Isn't that basically how the city makes all of it's money is tourism?

Post Pandemic, the tourism and jobs continue, but at a lower number and slightly slower pace.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

With its year-round tourism and growing population, Branson offers flexibility for investors who want to balance between the two strategies.

There is also alot of tourism tactics being utilized by Oklahoma (we will see if they work actually) to really try to drive the markets around.

This being said, in those other countries, you don't have the mass tourism that Mexico gets, which means you'll get lower occupancy which, alongside with a lower ADR, will give you much less income.

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It’s kind of a seasonal area ( close to Delaware River , rafting etc ).There is skiing near by though for winter but the tourism definitely slows down in winter.There are a couple hospitals within 30 minutes though so could be a good option. 

This surge in tourism and job creation makes now an ideal time to capitalize on the rising demand for both long- and short-term rentals. 

OKC might surprise you with its steadily growing tourism sector due to expanding business hubs, cultural attractions, and its affordability compared to other major cities.

Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Lebanon, Iran, Ukraine, Vietnam, Korea, Venezuela, Cuba..... on and on the list goes who have suffered, seriously, via US interventionism.