Sponsor | Exhibit
We aim to create a connection and elevate our industry where it starts - locally.
The Carolinas’ STR Conference, hosted by The Host Connect, is designed to be the premier gathering for short-term rental professionals across the Carolinas. The event connects:
Individual hosts and property owners
Property managers scaling their businesses
Vendors and service providers
Real estate professionals and STR-curious investors
Our venue provides fantastic opportunities for engaging with conference attendees. After all, The Host Connect is first and foremost about making connections! Our high traffic Main Hall supports many exhibit tables, registration, and engaging between sessions. Our Engagement Hall - a secondary meeting space, is set up to show case exhibitors, provide space for attendees to network, allow for vendor presentations, and provide lunch seating on day 2.
Title Sponsor
This is currently sold out
Platinum Sponsor
2 Available
High-visibility sponsorship designed for brands ready to make a big impact.
Prominent logo placement in all marketing
Sponsored presentation opportunity (10 min) as Lunch Sponsor
Post-event lead email list
Recognition at networking reception (Day 1)
Premium Exhibitor Table in main hall
Half page ad in printed Conference Insights Report
2 complimentary registrations
1 seat at the VIP lunch (Day 2)
Gold Sponsor
3 to 5 Available
A strong presence with added engagement opportunities.
Logo on website, social, and marketing
2-3 minute on stage before or after a keynote session
Post-event lead email list
Booth in main hall
Recognition in printed Conference Insights Report
2 complimentary registrations
Silver Sponsor
Up to 8 Available
Designed for emerging brands who want visibility and connection.
Logo on website and in conference materials
Shared recognition in sponsor highlights
Exhibit Table in one of our curated sponsor areas
Recoginition in printed Conference Insight Report
1 complimentary registration
Exhibitor Only
Perfect for companies that want to be present, connect, and showcase their product or service.
Exhibit table in Engagement Hall
Logo on website exhibitor page
Discounted opportunity to advertise in our Conference Insight Report
1 complimentary registration
Local Business Partner
Perfect for companies that want to be present, connect, and showcase their product or service.
Local Business Partners - Carolina - based businesses with local reach servicing Carolina STR, encouraged to partner for a discounted exhibitor fee.
Exhibit table in Engagement Hall
Logo on website exhibitor page
1 complimentary registration
Add - On Opportunities
Perfect for companies that want to be present, connect, and showcase their product or service.
Vendor Presentation
20-minute presentation in Engagement Hall during programming
$1,500
All Day Refreshments
Coffee/Snack station signage + recognition in agenda
$1,500
Breakfast
Sponsor
Branded signage, verbal recognition for Day 2 breakfast
$2,500
VIP Lunch Sponsor
Exclusive branding for intimate lunch with keynote speakers, VIP attendees, and executives
$5,000
Lanyard Sponsor
Exclusive logo placement on all attendee lanyards
$3,000
Badge / Registration Desk Sponsor
Logo at registration desk + name badge branding
$2,000
Networking Reception Sponsor
Exclusive branding for our Thursday evening networking reception
$3,000
All sponsorship and advertising opportunities are subject to availability. See The Host Connect Sponsor & Exhibitor Policies for more information about Sponsor and Exhibit opportunities and requirements.