Are there other things about the location that would attract an AirBnB customer like convention centers, tourism, etc.?

I am helping a few Florida owners doing 1031s to Texas because they think the market is at his pick there.Anywhere Florida is well known for its tourism and I think that is why it attracts foreign investments but it is not favored by US investors now.I would be curious to hear your thougths.Cheers.

Do you have anything that drives tourism to the area on a consistent basis?

I'll try to be the voice of reason, but if I see something that I like, I may get on board.I was in Belize for a day(on a cruise) and can see the potential for any of these countries once theri tourism sector gets developed.

Based on that they were the winning bid built the building made 7 million and the rest is history they then had track record so they could get bonded ..So in small ways if someone can get with just one vendor investor that you can get a deal done it can lead to experience and doing other deals.This company US Pacific builders we did a few developments in ORegon and some timber deals. they ended up making a killing building resorts in Vietnam ...

The US side had gone the quick cash industrial route many many years ago and now pays the price, the Canadians took the slow growth tourism way and are a real sparkling gem.

I've also been struck by the kindness and hard-working nature of the people I've encountered, from our retired neighbor (former Vietnam pilot) who offered to give my first pilot tenants rides to/from the airport 24/7 and calls us if he sees any "funny business" to our handyman who stayed at our 3rd property until 11pm to get everything ready as promised for move in.

Many rentals were previously bank REOs or foreclosures from owners who didn't understand the financial & operational aspects.This would be hard to replicate elsewhere, as Gatlinburg is focused on year round tourism which is great for low vacancy.  

This is a unique location in that we can directly benefit from two major industries: real estate and tourism.

I know properties such as condos can limit this activity but would be curious how much regulating can be done in a place supported by tourism.