Jessica Duce
The Vacation Rental Design Summit is returning for its third year with an exciting new format! Scheduled for June 23–27, 2025, the Summit, branded as “Summer Escape,” promises deeper learning opportunities, luxury vacation rental design insights, and a retreat-like vibe. In this exclusive Q&A, co-founder Jessica Duce offers a sneak peek into the evolving expectations of both guests and real estate owners in the short-term rental market, the latest design trends, and how technology is shaping the industry. This year’s Summit is a must-attend for interior designers, real estate professionals, and developers in the short-term rental space.
Julia Harmon, co-founder of Vacation Rental Designers shared, “Our goal in launching the membership and mentorship program is to combine our trifecta of experience and knowledge in the vacation rental market and to provide industry perspectives for building a more successful vacation rental business.”


