Seeking Advice for Initial Bookings

[Nik Verret]

Hi all,

Happy New Year! Just purchased my first STR in Sevierville, TN. Closed mid-December and was able to get two bookings for the holidays. I know January and February are slow months, but looking for suggestions to seek bookings in the short term. I've offered a discount for the next three bookings. I recently opened up my calendar for the next 6 months.

On a related note, does anyone have experience with partnering with a local group to offer discounted tickets for guests? I see Xplorie is popular but they require a minimum of 10 properties for a partnership. Also looking at Viator (parent co. of Trip Advisor).