NEXT Conference

NEXT User Conference

NEXT is Track's annual user conference. Each year, company representatives, executives, vendors, and customers get together for fun, fellowship, and educational sessions that help customers get the most value out of their Track software. We hope you'll join us, too!

Saturday, Feb. 1

All Day
Set-Up

Sunday, Feb. 2

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sponsor Set-Up
2 – 8 p.m.
Registration Open
4 – 6 p.m.
Insights & Innovation Lounge Open
6 – 8 p.m.
Welcome Reception
7:30 – 9 p.m.
CAB Dinner (invite only)

Monday, Feb. 3

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Open
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
General Session and Welcome
9:30 – 9:40 a.m.
Break
9:40 – 10:45 a.m.
Keynote: Kyle Scheele
10:45 – 11 a.m.
Break
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
CAB Meeting & Luncheon (invite only)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 – 2 p.m.
Break/Insights & Innovation Flash Session
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
3:30 – 4 p.m.
Break/Insights & Innovation Flash Session
5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Happy Hour

Tuesday, Feb. 4

7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Open
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
8:15 – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome Back & Speaker Intro
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Sponsor General Session
9:30 – 10 a.m.
Break/Insights & Innovation Flash Session
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 – 1 p.m.
Break/Insights & Innovation Flash Session
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:30 – 3 p.m.
Break/Insights & Innovation Flash Session
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
4:30 – 5 p.m.
Break/Insights & Innovation Flash Session
6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Offsite Event

Wednesday, Feb. 5

8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Registration Open
8 – 9 a.m.
Breakfast
8:20 – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome Back & Announcements
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
10:30 – 11 a.m.
Break/Insights & Innovation Flash Session
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Closing Session and LIVE Prize Giveaways
2:30 – 5 p.m.
Sponsor Teardown

NEXT25 will feature the following content tracks:

  • Hands-On Workshops: Interactive sessions where you’ll dive into practical applications and tools that can be applied immediately to your business.
  • Peer Perspectives – Collaborative Conversations: Share insights with the group, and learn from other industry professionals in the room.
  • FutureCast – Industry Insights & Innovation: Stay ahead with expert forecasts and groundbreaking trends shaping the future of hospitality.
  • Track Hacks – Unlocking Hidden Potential: Discover insider tips and advanced techniques to optimize your use of Track.
  • Track Core – Skills & Essentials: Build a strong foundation with essential skills and best practices.
  • Fireside Chats – Sparked by Sponsors: Engage in casual, thought-provoking discussions with key industry sponsors.

Session Details

More Revenue, Less Management: Maximizing TrackRevenue’s Automated Rate Tool

This session will explore TrackRevenue’s Automated Rate Tool (ART), which dynamically adjusts pricing to maximize revenue with minimal intervention. Attendees will learn how to set seasonal rates, define custom limits, and use automated adjustments to respond to market changes quickly. Ideal for revenue managers aiming to optimize occupancy and ADR without manual adjustments.

Taking the Sting out of Listings with TrackDistribution

Explore best practices for onboarding and managing listings via TrackDistribution. We’ll cover listing optimization, managing availability, and using Track’s OTA integrations to improve reach and boost bookings. Maximize exposure while maintaining control over guest interactions.

Master Your Guest Communications Through Triggers & Automations

Unlock the power of Track’s automated messaging tools to streamline guest communications. You’ll learn how to set up and customize triggers for important guest interactions, from booking confirmations to follow-up emails. Enhance guest satisfaction and retention by implementing thoughtful, automated touchpoints.

Advanced Call-Routing Features in TrackPulse

Discover how TrackPulse can transform your call center operations with advanced call-routing features. Using our “building block” methodology, we’ll show you how to improve response times, reduce missed calls, and personalize guest communication. Walk away with actionable tips on creating a seamless call experience that boosts guest satisfaction, loyalty, and even revenue.

Help Us Help You: How to Identify and Fix Issues in Track

This interactive session guides attendees through common issues within Track’s tools so you can troubleshoot effectively. With practical examples and expert guidance, users will learn how to resolve issues independently and utilize Track’s support resources to reduce downtime.

AI in Distribution: Practical Applications in Track

Explore how AI is reshaping distribution strategies, specifically within Track’s platform. Attendees will gain insights into automated processes for managing inventory, optimizing distribution channels, and enhancing guest experience through predictive AI features. Learn how AI-driven tools can increase efficiency and reduce errors in channel and reviews management.

From Booking to Facebook: How We Help Guests Create Stories through Engagement

Explore how SEO, email marketing, and display ads plant the seeds for the “story” guests create when they plan a vacation. We’ll dissect how content drives the storytelling process while attendees share their experiences and successful engagement strategies.

Continuous Optimization: Innovating Your Business with Track

This peer-led discussion will examine the evolution of tech stacks in hospitality over the last five years, highlighting recent advances in Track’s platform that support continuous improvement. Learn how successful companies are adopting these innovations to remain competitive, efficient, and profitable.

Data, Reports, and Dashboards: A Deep Dive into Revenue Management

Learn practical strategies for making data-driven pricing decisions and maximizing revenue with Track’s powerful pricing tools. You’ll hear from peers who have successfully integrated Track’s reports, dashboards, and TrackRevenue to optimize rates and booking performance. You’ll be convinced that informed decisions based on solid metrics drive the long-term profit growth you seek.

Unveiling the Data: Using Track’s Pricing Algorithm for Smarter Business Decisions

Join industry data and pricing experts in this insightful session as they demystify the mechanics behind Track’s pricing algorithm and share actionable strategies for data-driven decision-making. Learn how TrackRevenue’s data tools can optimize revenue, personalize guest experiences, and bring efficiency to your operations.

Strategic Marketing: Expert Insights for Thriving in a Challenging Market

Join a panel of accomplished digital marketers who thrive in the face of changing market dynamics. Hear from other industry experts on maximizing digital presence, implementing adaptive marketing strategies, and effectively engaging target audiences. Attendees will leave with practical takeaways for enhancing brand visibility and driving bookings in a tricky market.

Q&A with Trust Accounting Experts

A must-attend session for those seeking to increase efficiencies and enhance their trust accounting practices. This Q&A delves into best practices for managing complex transactions, handling taxes, and ensuring regulatory compliance in property management. Bring questions and gain clarity on critical accounting tasks essential for maintaining transparency and trust with stakeholders.

General Housekeeping and Maintenance

A panel of housekeeping and maintenance leaders will share insights on effective staff motivation, charging owners for services, and implementing efficient cleaning routines. With practical tips from experts like Brian Butler from EZCare, this session provides actionable strategies for enhancing property care standards, keeping teams motivated, and maintaining seamless guest experiences.

Delighting Owners for Engagement, Recruitment, and Retention

From automating owner communications to personalizing outreach and enhancing owner satisfaction, you’ll gain insights into fostering positive owner relationships. Explore strategies and concrete tactics for increasing loyalty and satisfaction, creating a strong partnership foundation that supports long-term growth.

Informing Your Executives: Essential Reports for Strategic Decision-Making

Keep your executive team informed with critical, data-driven reports that summarize business performance and forecast future trends. Learn how advanced forecasting tools keep stakeholders updated and aligned with your strategic objectives. This session will help you streamline reporting to enhance executive decision-making and forecast accuracy.

2025 Revenue Management: Shaping the New Baseline

As we enter 2025, setting realistic revenue benchmarks requires a blend of historical data analysis and adaptive foresight. This session explores how revenue management strategies have shifted from 2024 and how to stabilize amid evolving market dynamics. Learn how to set forward-looking KPIs and stay ahead of trends, making your business resilient and adaptable.

Market Resilience: Creative Strategies to Thrive in Tough Times

In a challenging market, success often comes from resourcefulness. This session offers scrappy, effective strategies to boost revenue and drive growth with limited resources. Attendees will gain insights into cost-effective marketing, agile revenue management, and innovative approaches to maintain a competitive edge in lean market conditions.

GA4 Essentials for Short-Term Rentals: Tracking, Insights, and Growth with Google Analytics 4

GA4’s newest features and upcoming tools are reshaping analytics for our industry. This session highlights the must-know capabilities‚ from audience segmentation to data-driven attribution‚ that help you optimize marketing spend, better understand visitor behavior, and turn data into growth. Discover how GA4 helps build a resilient strategy to grow in the digital marketplace.

Transform Your Digital Marketing Strategy through AI

AI is transforming digital marketing for vacation rental companies. We’ll explore actionable insights that enhance customer targeting, personalize marketing efforts, and optimize advertising strategies. Gain practical knowledge on using AI to increase bookings, improve website performance, and stay ahead of the competition.

Product Innovations Showcase: What’s Next in Hospitality Technology

Preview the most cutting-edge products and enhancements shaping the future of hospitality tech. This session offers a hands-on look at upcoming features, product adaptations, and opportunities to use cutting-edge tools that keep your business adaptable and nimble.

Unlocking Revenue Growth on Vrbo: 2025 Vrbo Trends & Optimization Strategies

This session will empower you with the tools and knowledge to grow your Vrbo business in 2025. Learn about exciting updates and opportunities, explore best practices for optimizing your listings, and discover how Track can tighten operations. Dive into the latest traveler trends and actionable strategies to maximize revenue and enhance your performance.

Future of Guest Experience Platforms: What’s Next for Operators?

This forward-looking discussion explores potential updates to guest experience platforms, focused on maximizing PM tools and enhancing guest interaction. Learn about upcoming trends and platform improvements, including potential updates for Vrbo and other OTAs, to stay ahead of guest expectations and industry advancements.

GuestStream & Atlas Booking Engine: Optimizing Bookings with the Latest Tools

Dive into the capabilities of the GuestStream and Atlas Booking Engines with this hands-on session designed to optimize your booking flow. Discover best practices for boosting direct bookings, personalizing the guest journey, and utilizing the newest features to enhance the user experience and increase conversions.

Operator Imperatives for 2025: Action Steps for Success

Prepare for 2025 with actionable insights that address critical operational needs from financial stability to guest, employee, and owner experience enhancements. This session outlines the strategic priorities and roadmap you’ll need to stay competitive and meet guest expectations in the year ahead.

Track Pricing Hacks: Scrappy Strategies for a Competitive Market

Gain practical insights into pricing strategies that help you ride market waves like a pro. We’ll share dynamic pricing hacks, bulk editing tips, and market-driven adjustments to ensure your rates remain competitive and profitable. Ideal for those who want to maximize revenue while minimizing time spent on manual pricing.

Unlocking the Power of Payments in Track

Discover Track’s payment capabilities and how they can simplify transaction management. This session covers payment automation, optimized billing workflows, and ways to ensure seamless, secure transactions for guests. Attendees will learn to manage payments more effectively and enhance guest satisfaction with smooth payment experiences.

11 Time-Saving Track Hacks for Distribution Success

This interactive session offers 11 proven Track hacks designed to save you hours in bulk reservations, bulk operations, and distribution engine tasks. Each hack features a real-time counter to measure time savings, allowing participants to see the cumulative efficiency gains that can transform daily workflows.

Fixed with Fees: Simplifying Service Charges in Track

Dive into Track’s tools for efficiently managing fees and fixed charges. This session explores best practices for automating service charges, optimizing invoicing, and ensuring transparency with guests. Ideal for those looking to simplify accounting while maintaining clear, accurate records.

Best Time-Saving Practices: Breaking Free from Operational Ruts

Rethink your approach to routine operations and accounting with Track’s time-saving features. This session provides hacks for ditching time-consuming habits, tackling tasks creatively, and thinking outside the box to improve operational efficiency. Attendees will learn to identify outdated practices and replace them with efficient, simplified workflows.
Accounting for Last-Minute Taxes: Quick Solutions with Track Master last-minute tax accounting with Track’s tax management tools. This session covers essential features for handling tax updates, ensuring compliance, and preparing end-of-period statements under tight deadlines. Gain confidence in managing taxes efficiently, even when changes arise at the 11th hour.

5 Track Features to Impress Your Boss

Discover five powerful Track features that enhance efficiency, guest communications, and improve overall performance. This session focuses on TrackPulse agent metrics, guest communication automation, and reporting tools that showcase your productivity, leaving a positive impression on leadership.

Advanced Reporting Essentials: From Basics to Executive Insights

Take a comprehensive tour of Track’s reporting features, starting with the essential, automated reports like the Executive Summary and Push/Roll Up Report, up through more advanced reports across TrackSuite. Learn how to configure report filtering for different departments, identify key metrics, and turn data into actionable insights that drive business strategy.

Optimizing Your Social Media Presence Organically

Did you know Track’s built-in tools can raise your social media game with minimal effort? This session provides tips on organic growth strategies, including engagement hacks, platform-specific content, and time-saving workflows that help you build a strong social presence without overextending resources.

Trust Accounting Best Practices & Account Disbursement Tools

Trust accounting is crucial for transparency and client trust. This session explores Track’s best practices for account disbursement, regulatory compliance, and error avoidance. Participants will learn to use Track’s tools to maintain integrity in trust accounting and avoid costly mistakes.

Centralized Inbox and Portals for Guests and Owners

Master the Centralized Inbox to efficiently handle all guest and owner communications in one place. This session will also cover key features of the Guest and Owner Portals, focusing on how these tools enhance responsiveness and provide a seamless communication experience for everyone involved.

Revenue Management Foundations and Evolution

Explore the essential history, core principles, and strategic evolution of revenue management. Learn why these concepts are crucial for sustainable growth and gain insights into the modern approaches that are transforming revenue management in our industry.

Understanding Channel Billing Essentials

Channel billing can be complex, but this session breaks down the process into manageable steps. Discover best practices for handling multi-channel billing and navigating the financial nuances of working across various distribution platforms.

Preparing for Year-End: Essential Steps for Success

Get ahead on year-end tasks with effective preparation techniques. This session provides a checklist of key tasks, critical deadlines, and practical tips to ensure a smooth transition into the new fiscal year without stress or last-minute scrambling.

Reservations Best Practices in Track

Maximize reservation efficiency by mastering Track’s reservations system features. From booking management to guest communications, this session offers actionable tips for improving reservation workflows and providing exceptional guest service.

Campaign Management and Team Coordination in TrackPulse

Learn how to use Campaigns in TrackPulse to enhance your digital marketing and measure ROI. Review the setup and usage of campaigns for online and offline tracking. We’ll also review campaign reports, such as activity and conversion, and performance metrics like gross revenue and ADR.

Ensuring Compliance in Trust Accounting

Trust accounting is a critical area for regulatory compliance across all states. This session provides a clear breakdown of the practices and principles needed to uphold compliance, build transparency, and maintain financial integrity in trust accounting.

Managing and Maximizing Guest Reviews

Guest reviews have a powerful influence on your brand’s reputation. Learn best practices for managing and responding to reviews, turning feedback into opportunities for improvement, and building a consistent, positive online presence that attracts future guests.

Web Changes Made Simple in GuestStream

Learn the basics of making web updates in GuestStream without creating support tickets. This session empowers you with essential tools and techniques for handling common changes, ensuring your website stays current and functional with minimal friction.

Sponsors

How to Become a Sponsor

Showcase your brand to more than 400 industry experts and professionals as an event sponsor. Express your interest at [email protected].

We know it’s been a challenging time, and we understand the costs that come with sponsorship decisions. That’s why we’ve decided to EXTEND our Early Bird pricing INDEFINITELY for NEXT25.

Download the Sponsor Packet Here: NEXT25 Sponsorship Opportunities

Watch the Sponsor Webinar:

Total Experience Sponsor

1 Sponsorship Available!

Diamond

1 Sponsorship Available!


Platinum

2 Sponsorships Available!


Gold

10 Sponsorships Available!


Silver

SOLD OUT!


Demo Station Sponsors

SOLD OUT!

Conference Venue

Omni Nashville Downtown
250 Rep John Lewis Way, South
Nashville, TN 37203
615-782-5300

DON’T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR ROOM(S) AFTER REGISTERING YOUR TEAM!

We’ve negotiated a room rate for our guests and sponsor participants.

$299/night – Click Here to Reserve Online

 

Registration Info

$899 Per Person

Every 5th Registration is Free!*

*Fifth registration price removed at checkout


40 + Educational Sessions

Two Keynote Speakers

User Training

Networking Events


Note: This is for attendee registration ONLY. If you are interested in sponsoring NEXT, please email  [email protected].

Register for NEXT25 | Feb. 2-5