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SCALE · Fest
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Every event, every rule change, every company moving the market — the whole Fest short-term rental community, in one living page.
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Every detail is designed to deliver measurable value — from who's in the room to what's on stage to what you take home.
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Operators managing 50+ units, tech founders, revenue managers — everyone in the room is building something real in Fest's STR market.
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focused
Built for Fest, not generic
Local regulations, local pricing dynamics, local partnerships. Every talk and workshop is calibrated to what matters in Fest right now.
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PREVIOUS CONFERENCES
A look back to all the past editions
A look at past SCALE gatherings in Fest — the events that shaped the community.
Regulations watch
What's changing for hosts in Fest
The rules move fast. We track every registration scheme, licence cap and tax change so you stay compliant.
Scale Wire
The STR intel your competitors aren't reading yet.
STR industry news, market moves, reports, and tech insights, to keep your business one step ahead of the competition.
Short-term Rentals News
The 21% VAT Threat in Spain: Why Taxing Short-Term Rentals is Harder Than It Looks
Gianpaolo Vairo·Jul 6, 2026·4 min read
Flex Living in Spain: From Emerging Niche to Real Estate Market Pillar
Flex Living·Mar 12, 2026
The Mediterranean Chessboard: Toward a New Shift in Tourist Demand?
Market & Performance·Mar 6, 2026
The Barcelona Effect: Toward the End of the Dispersed Vacation Rental Model?
Regulation & Compliance·Feb 25, 2026
Barcelona: From Pioneer in Regulation to Pioneer in Prohibition
Regulation & Compliance·Feb 16, 2026
Spain 2026: Europe's Laboratory. Why the Italian Market Must Look to Madrid
Regulation & Compliance·Feb 10, 2026
The voices
The people shaping Fest's STR scene
Operators, founders and industry leaders who bring real experience to the stage.
Vered Raviv Schwarz
President & COO
Guesty
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Andrea Laghi
Manager
Welcomely
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IM
Isabelle Massage
Partner
Hotelspeaker
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Matěj Koutný
Co-founder
Blahobyty
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Erskine Berry
Co-founder & Managing Director
Opago
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Rebecca Ballart
COO
Rev And Search
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Camila Rosciano
Senior Business Development
Holidu
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Uvika Wahi
Head of Content
RSU by PriceLabs
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Andrew Kitchell
CEO & Founder
Wheelhouse
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Piero Azzariti
CEO
Feeling Italy
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Sally Henry
VP of Business Development
KeyData
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JC
Javier Cedeno
Team Lead
Holidu
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Amber Hurdle
Founder & CEO
Employer Brand Central
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Nuno Jorge Trigo
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, FEEL GROUP · VP, ALEP
ALEP
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Marcus Rader
CEO & Founder
Hostaway
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Willy Chang
Co-Owner & Board member
Marbella Lane
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Marco Celani
CEO
Italianway
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Sarah Nan DuPre
Co-host
The Check-In
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Fausto Da Silva
Business Development
Pricelabs
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Noelia Novella
CEO & Co-founder
Doinn
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Lino Maldonado
President
BeHome247
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Heather Lewitt
Managing Director
Cover Cat
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Tom Williams
Product Marketing Manager
AirDNA
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Sergio Lombardi
Co-founder
Taxbnb
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Yvette Craddock
Founder & Principal Designer
Yvette Craddock Designs
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Robin Bass
Chief Visionary Officer
Premier Properties USVI / Aura Villas USVI
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Razvan Patrascioiu
Digital Marketer
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Humphrey Bowles
Founder & CEO
Truvi
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Reto Baumgartner
CEO & Founder
Elevate Software AG
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Lisa Roads
CEO
The Holiday Property Coach
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Kristina Sprindite
Senior Director Communications
AirDNA
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Leo Walton
Co-host
The Check-In
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Bart Leyts
Founder
Otamiser
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Heather Bayer
Co-founder
Vacation Rentals Formula Business School
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Mike Ortegon
Hospitality Advisor
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Ezio Albanese
Founder
BI Lemon
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Jamie Lane
Chief Economist
AirDNA
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Jamie Miles
Owner & Director
Anglesey Holiday Lettings
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Steve Schwab
CEO
Casago
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Adam Nedved
Co-Founder
Prague Days / Blahobyty
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Arthur Colker
CEO & Founder
StayFi
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Maria Flores
CRO
Beyond
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Joan Cortes
CRO
Hostify
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Bob Garner
Founder & CEO
EnviroRental
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John Keggin
Founder
Island Escapes
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Miguel Angel Sotillos
President
FEVITUR
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Dave Cordner
Founder
Central Belfast Apartments
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Maxime Friess
Co-founder & CEO
Emerald Stay
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Xavier Cardenas
CEO & Co-founder
Wellcome
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Emma Cole
Freelance Marketing Consultant
Aire Marketing
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Michael Goldin
Co Host
Good Morning Hospitality
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Alistair Handyside MBE
Chair
Pasc UK
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Steve Calascione
Franchise Advisor
Franchise Sidekick
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Tyann Marcink
Queen of Customer Experience
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Simon Tolson
Business Consultant
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Wolf Worster
CEO
Sirreti Group
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Phil Stapleton
CEO & Co-founder
Situ
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Joaquim Leal
General Manager Spain & Portugal
Interhome Group
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Marcus Rader
CEO & Co-Founder
Hostaway
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Ittai Savran
CEO
Olala Homes
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Steve Davis
CEO
Operto
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Richard Vaughton
Founder
Yes Consulting
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GR
Goncalo Ribeiro
CIO
Joivy
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Victoria Trochoux
Co-founder
SV Consulting
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Daniel Rouquette
CEO & Co-Founder
Villa Finder
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DS
Dale Smith
Founder & CEO
Host & Stay
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Xavier Rouhaud
Co-founder
Swikly
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Jessica Gillingham
Founder & CEO
Abode Worldwide
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Alan Egan
Marketing Manager
HiChee
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Sab Mulligan
Brand AI Hospitality Specialist
Zzzing
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Hailie Maarie
Founder
CMHBNB
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Steve Taggert
Founder & Managing Director
My Getaways
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Will Slickers
Founder
Hospitality FM
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Craig Webb
Webb Marketing
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Cesar Augusto Ramos
Head of Partnerships
Avantio
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Mark Winship
Co-founder
Stay New Forest
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Paola Lazzaretti
Senior Manager B2B Partner Success
VRBO
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Nikki Mattei
Fractional CMO & Sustainability Specialist
Nikki Mattei
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Alex Lyakhotskiy
CEO & Founder
Pass The Keys
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Anne Gardner
Executive Director
VRMA
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Alex Penades
CMO
Avantio
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Julie George
Author
Million Dollar Host
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Fiona Campbell MBE
CEO
Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
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Michelle Schwefel
Leiterin der Geschäftsstelle/Politische Kommunikation
Deutscher Ferienhausverband e. V. (DFV)
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Simon Lehmann
Co-Founder / CEO
AJL Atelier
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Natalia Rojas
Partner Success Manager
HomeToGo
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Nils Mattison
CEO & Co-founder
Minut
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Simon Napper
Owner
House of Snaps
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Paul Castro
Global Sales Director
Avantio
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Dave Payette
Founder
365 Villas
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Viktorija Molnar
General Secretary
EHHA
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Andy Fenner
CEO
STAA
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Francesco Zorgno
CEO & Co-founder
Cleanbnb
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Rachel Alday
Co-Founder
Abode Luxury Rentals
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Janet Uttley
CEO
STAA
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Juan Cubo
CEO & Founder
Cubo Holiday Homes
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Lorenzo Ritella
GuestReady
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Roberto Redaelli
Founder & CEO
StayMaker
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Bart-Jan Leyts
Founder
Autorank & Otamiser
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Cynthia Huang
Co-founder & CEO
DTravel
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Cristiana Carpini
Founder
Tara Home Consulting
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Mahwushh Alam
CEO
One Perfect Stay
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Robertin Nunez
President
Co Host Expert Company
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Tim Parkes
Managing Director
Simply Owners
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Andrew Diaz
Project Manager
Avantio
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Francois Gouelo
CEO & Co-founder
Enso Connect
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Deborah Labi
Founder
Have You Got
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Gareth Rhodes
Co-founder & COO
Alertify
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Jurriaan Klink
Director Vacation Rental Partner Success
VRBO
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John An
Founder & CEO
TechTape
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Kelly Odor
Bookster
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Tomas Kancyper
CEO & Co-founder
Controla
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Shahar Goldboim
Founder & CEO
Boom
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James Kinnersly
Sales Director
AirDNA
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Brandreth Canaley
COO
Roami
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Alon Goldboim
Founder & CTO
Boom
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Marie Pistinier
Founder and CEO
SCALE France
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Louis Andrews
CEO
OVO Network France
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Jenn Boyles
Marketing for Direct Bookings Expert
Direct Booking Success
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Jane Mack
Consultant
Jane Mack Consulting
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Dean McLuckie
Founder
LekkerGuest
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Chema Gonzalez
CEO
Alterhome
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