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An in-person event sponsored by Travel Portland and Airbnb
 On September 21, 2023, Host2Host was most fortunate to bring together an incredible collaboration of overwhelmingly positive, thoughtful contributors to the short-term rental market in the Portland area and beyond.
Expertly moderated by Host2Host President, Dabney Tompkins, panelists included:
- Jeff Miller, CEO & President of Travel Portland
- Megan Beyer, Senior Policy Advisor for City Commissioner Carmen Rubio
- Justin Lindley, City Planner from the Bureau of Development Services
- Jordan Mitchell, Public Policy Advisor for Airbnb
Also present for audience questions were experts in their field like:
- Alex Bland, Regional Advocacy Manager for Airbnb
- Kate Baumgartner, Public and External Affairs Strategist from Travel Oregon
- Scott Karter, CPA, Audit and Accounting Manager from the Department of Revenue
 Each of the panelists presented their perspectives about the state of the short-term rental market and shared as much information as possible about insights they’d garnered on the industry providing quality content for hosts in attendance.
Sponsored financially by Travel Portland with drinks provided by Airbnb, it was a fun reason to gather together and learn more about some of the recent changes to permits in Portland and the implications this has for hosts. To learn more, members can review the slideshows presented by our panelists: Travel Portland, Airbnb, and Host2Host.
Additionally, we were excited to having the opportunity to highlight a brief video submitted by Host2Host supporter, Fabstayz but unfortunately experienced technical difficulties. Be sure to check it out here!
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 Once formal presentations were complete, the audience was given the opportunity to gain valuable insights by submitting written questions in advance to receive direct answers from panelists. Following the Q&A portion of the program, attendees were invited to meet and mingle panelists and subject matter experts as they enjoyed delicious craft beer supplied by Oregon Public House.
At this munificent event, new faces as well as old gathered in a convivial and harmonious way to celebrate one another, learn insights about our shared interests, and support no less than six non-profit organizations: Host2Host, Oregon Public House, and their four designated, local non-profits. It was a WIN-WIN-WIN!
If you're not a member and want to join, registration fees paid for this event will be refunded as long as you join by September 30th, so sign-up today!
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