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Smokies vs Other STR Markets
How the Smoky Mountains Compare to Other U.S. Short-Term Rental Markets This is an overview of other markets compared to the Smokies in YoY past 30 performance. This is data pulled directly from KeyData's STR Pulse report. KeyData has some great resources on their...
My Experience at DARM 2025
Key Takeaways The short-term rental industry has seen massive shifts over the last few years, and the pace isn't slowing down. Our team just wrapped up the Data and Revenue Management (DARM) Conference in Florida, where we connected with major industry leaders and...
’26 Vacation Rental Outlook: What it means for the Smokies
TLDR: This is a summary of the KeyData 2026 Vacation Rental Industry Outlook. The outlook can be found here. The vacation rental industry in 2026 won't be defined by explosive growth, it'll be defined by execution. The operators who win will be the ones who: Act...
Smoky Mountains Remain Open During Government Shutdown
What Travelers Need to Know As the federal government enters a shutdown, many travelers to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park may wonder how it impacts their trip. The good news: the park’s trails, overlooks, and natural wonders remain open for you to enjoy....
Smoky Mountain Fall 2025 Revenue Strategies
At Haven Vacation Rentals, I get a firsthand look at how the Smoky Mountain market is shifting and this fall, one thing stands out above all: high occupancy is leading to high revenue like never before. In the past, property managers could outpace the market through...