Talk to the Better Business Bureau for the area to determine what level of tourism is for the City.

Another method that no one has mentioned, is buying homes in an area that has high tourism and then AirBnB some property. 

In summer (due to tourism) AIR-BNB might bring you more money depending on the location.

Need to verify specifics but was just told about this pocket listing & here's what I know so far:For Sale 200 acre development for only $250K; has 130 lots (~20 lots are already developed with houses); lot size is from 0.75-1.5 acres; in Phase I of development (roads for about 40 homes are graded & graveled with electrical buried), rest of land has not been touched; owner is currently selling individual  lots from $15K - $25K (generally more expensive lots have a well & septic, cheaper lots don't); manufactured or stick-built homes allowed; restrictive covenants attached (waiting for document).Location is in a rural area in the SW; local economy is based on transportation, agriculture, energy, retirement & tourism; 3 miles from a major interstate highway; on a major shortcut between 2 interstate highways; 10 mile radius population is ~ 20K; closest city with over 100K is only 1 hour away; cost of living & living expenses are definitely on the low end, great for retirees and the cheaper than average labor.Quick overview & simple math tells me that only selling 90% of the lots at the low end of $15K is just about $1.5 million.

For example, we have a SS unit facility for sale - a family "Mom and Pop" SS facility in TN, near TN/NC/GA border, in an unrestricted area outside city limits but near tons of tourism/retirement communities.

These businesses create new jobs, attract spending in our regional economy, increase property values...https://econsultsolutions.com/cheers-to-beers-brea...Travel & Tourism ImpactTourismPart of the economic benefit that craft breweries bring is craft-beer tourism.

I know Asheville definitely relies on tourism and the service industry. 

It's market is extremely active and will remain so for a little while longer; the solidity is grounded in geographic location, climate, diverse employment base (ever expanding), higher education, no state sales tax, hospitality/tourism, music and entertainment, the list goes on and on. 

I currently airbnb the other side but may transition to month to month furnished leasing due to the lack of tourism lately. 

I don't know if tourism is going to come back anytime soon, and I'd rather make some money than having it sit empty like it's currently doing.