Beyond Booked: Design Smarter. Market Well. Earn More
Beyond Booked is a fast-paced, half-day educational event bringing together nationally recognized experts in vacation rental design, branding, and marketing. Designed for short-term rental hosts, investors, and property managers, the program offers actionable insights to help create more compelling, guest-focused, and profitable stays.
With High Point designated as a Certified Autism Destination, Beyond Booked also shines a spotlight on the importance—and opportunity—of inclusive travel. Attendees will learn how accessible design not only supports guests with physical and cognitive disabilities but also provides a competitive edge in today’s evolving hospitality market.
Conceived by the team behind the award-winning Vacation Rental Design Summit, the afternoon is rooted in strengthening High Point’s year-round short-term rental landscape—though the takeaways apply far beyond the local market. Attendees will walk away with inspiration, tools, and proven strategies to design smarter, market with clarity, and ultimately earn more.
Featured Speakers
- Lorraine Woodward, founder of Becoming RentABLE
- Jessica Duce, principal of JDuce Design and cofounder of Vacation Rental Designers
- Ericka Saurit, founder of Saurit Creative and Marketing School for Creatives
- Chelsea Hannon, owner of Hannon Creative
- Jill Harrill, Engagement Manager, Valdese Weavers
Additionally, you’ll here from some of the people who help make High Point a year-round destination, including:
- Jane Dagmi, Managing Director, High Point by Design (HPxD)
- Melody Burnett, President, Visit High Point
- Christina Payne, Director of Business Development, Visit High Point
- Alexa Nota, Cofounder + COO, Rent Responsibly
- Rebekah McGee, Executive Director, Downtown High Point
- Lyndsey Ayers, Assistant Vice President for University Relations, High Point University
The event is held at Valdese Weavers, 311 N. Hamilton, 3rd Fl.
Doors open at 12:30. Programming begins at 1 pm – 4:30.
Reception to follow, hosted by Feizy Rugs which is right next store at 309 N. Hamilton.
Tickets are $55.