Sponsor | Exhibit
Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Connected.
The Host Connect: Carolinas STR Conference is where short-term rental owners, operators, and industry partners from across North and South Carolina come together to learn, grow, and build lasting partnerships.
As a sponsor or exhibitor, you'll have the unique opportunity to:
Showcase your brand to a curated audience of STR professionals
Position yourself as a thought leader and trusted partner in the fast-growing STR ecosystem.
Connect directly with decision-makers, investors, and hosts ready to elevate their business.
Our venue provides fantastic opportunities for engaging with conference attendees; afterall, 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 vender presentations, and provides 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
Conference Insights Report
The Host Connect Conference Insights Report goes well beyond an agenda book. Your ad will appear alongside exclusive regional short-term rental data, ensuring high engagement and extended shelf life beyond the conference itself. Available in both PDF and print form, this resource will be available and used by conference attendees long after the event.
Full Page Ad - $1200 Prime visability. Perfect for strong branding or full graphics.
Half Page Ad - $700 Great balance of visability and budget
Quarter Page Ad - $475 Compact option for targeted messaging.
Classified Ad (Text-Only, Back Section) $200 - Affordable listing for venders, services, local businesses. Up to 50 words plus logo/URL/QR code optional
Limited availability. Early Bird Discount: 10% off if reserved before Dec. 15, 2025. Inquire for Non-profit pricing. Local Business Partners special pricing of $160 for a classified ad. Opportunity closes Jan. 15, 2026.
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.