Golden Ticket: The invitation-only VRMA 2026 Nashville event everyone will be talking about
- Aug 23
- 5 min read
Once a year, the entire short-term rental world lands in one city. And on 4 October 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, around 120 of the best people in it will disappear from the conference floor and gather behind one door – for a night you can only reach with a Golden Ticket.
Host Planet and yhangry are throwing an exclusive, invitation-only evening for roughly 120 property managers during VRMA 2026 – and there is no queue, no door sales, and no second chance. You're either in the room, or you're hearing about it for the rest of the week.
If you manage short-term rentals and you're heading to the Vacation Rental Management Association's International Conference, this is the night to have on your calendar. Here's what it is, who it's for, and how to get your hands on a ticket before they're gone.
What is the Host Planet x yhangry Golden Ticket event?
The Golden Ticket event is a curated, relaxed evening bringing together roughly 120 of the sharpest property managers, operators, founders, and investors in the short-term rental industry – collectively representing more than 10,000 properties. Held at ELM, just a short walk from the main VRMA conference venue, it's built to do the one thing a packed conference floor never quite allows: give you the time and space to genuinely connect with the people who do what you do.
No keynotes. No panels. No hard sell. Just exceptional food, great music, a room full of exactly the right people – and a few surprises we're not ready to reveal yet.
What to expect on the night
This isn't a formal sit-down dinner – it's a relaxed, buzzing evening built around real conversation. On 4 October in Nashville, Golden Ticket holders can expect:
Locally-inspired dishes from a yhangry chef, drawing on the flavours of Nashville and Tennessee
Curated cocktails flowing throughout the evening
Live country music to set the tone
The Golden Ticket competition – with prizes genuinely worth winning
A hand-picked guest list of top short-term rental professionals – the kind of room where you'll actually talk to everyone in it
Top-tier sponsors – including Beyond, Enso Connect, Hospitable, and TechTape
A few surprises we're keeping firmly under wraps until the night itself
We're not going to spoil them here – but let's just say there are moments planned that guests won't see coming, and that people won't stop talking about once VRMA wraps.
You'll want to be there to see them first-hand, not scrolling through everyone else's photos afterwards.
It's the networking you came to VRMA for, without the noise.
Why property managers need to be in the room
VRMA week is the most valuable week of the year for the vacation rental industry – but the real value is in the connections you make, not the sessions you sit through. This event exists to concentrate all of that into one evening: a small, intentional gathering of decision makers where a single conversation can turn into a partnership, a supplier, an investor, or your next big idea.
And because it's capped at 120, every one of those conversations counts. This isn't a ballroom of 800 people where you swap 10 business cards and remember none of them. It's a room small enough that by the end of the night, you'll have met people you'll still be doing business with next year.
"VRMA is the most pivotal week of the year for our industry, but the honest truth is that the magic rarely happens on the conference floor – it happens in the conversations around it," says James Varley, Founder of Host Planet. "We wanted to build a room small enough that you'll genuinely meet everyone in it, with incredible food, a few surprises up our sleeve, and a relaxed vibe that gets people talking. That's what a Golden Ticket gets you: the best night of VRMA week, hands down."
The Golden Ticket competition
Every guest receives an actual Golden Ticket on arrival – and a lucky few of them are winners. In true golden ticket style, we'll gather everyone together on the night for the big reveal, and find out who's walking away with a special prize. It's a bit of theatre, a great excuse to raise a glass together, and one more reason the night sticks in the memory long after VRMA is over.
"Food and hospitality bring people together in a way nothing else can – that's the whole idea behind yhangry, and it's exactly what we're bringing to Nashville," says Siddhi Mittal, Co-Founder of yhangry. "We're creating an evening that feels personal and generous, where property managers can relax, eat brilliantly, and build the kind of relationships that actually move their businesses forward."
Who should apply for a Golden Ticket?
The Golden Ticket event is designed for professionals in the short-term and vacation rental industry attending VRMA 2026, including:
Property managers and operators
Founders and business leaders
Industry vendors and partners
Investors in the short-term rental space
Places are strictly capped at 120, and the guest list is curated – so applying early gives you the best shot at securing your spot before word gets out.
How to apply for a Golden Ticket
Golden Tickets are invitation-only – but you can request one. Here's the hard truth: once the 120 spots are filled, that's it. No waitlist miracles, no talking your way in on the night, no plus-ones squeezed through the door. When it's full, it's full – and the only thing worse than not getting a ticket is hearing everyone talk about the night you missed.
Don't leave it to chance.
Secure your place at the most talked-about night of VRMA 2026 – and we'll see you in Nashville.
Frequently asked questions about Host Planet & yhangry's VRMA 2026 Nashville event
When and where is the Host Planet x yhangry event? The event takes place on the evening of 4 October 2026 at ELM, a private venue in Nashville, Tennessee, a short walk from the VRMA 2026 conference venue.
Who is hosting the event? It's co-hosted by Host Planet and yhangry, the private chef booking platform.
Is this an official VRMA event? No. It's an independent side event held during VRMA 2026 week, created for property managers and industry professionals attending the conference.
How much does a Golden Ticket cost? The event is invitation-only via a Golden Ticket application. To request your ticket and confirm details, apply using this link.
Who can attend? The evening is curated for property managers, operators, founders, vendors, partners, and investors in the short-term rental industry. Capacity is capped at around 120 guests.
How do I get a Golden Ticket? Apply through the link above. Because places are limited and the guest list is curated, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible – spots are going quickly.
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