Greg Abbott and his Texas Economic Development (EDP) & Tourism Office released a 155-page plan for the immediate future of the world’s eight-largest economy (excluding the U.S.).The report also highlights Texas’ export growth, which has outpaced the overall United States’ from 2015 to 2021.

Building a strong brand around the experience is key.For lower-cost land with fewer restrictions, check out Blue Ridge, GA, or the Ocoee River area in TN—still close to Atlanta with growing tourism.

Some markets to check out: Lake Tahoe (high demand but strict permits), Sonoma/Napa (wine tourism, tight restrictions), Gold Country (lower buy-in, seasonal demand), and Mendocino Coast (beautiful but limited STRs).SoCal spots like Big Bear and Joshua Tree tend to be more STR-friendly.

We are in a high tourism area, so we would never consider anything but overnight rentals.

I had no idea what I was doing at the time, but I love Bali and the climate lends itself to year round tourism.

The Fayetteville WV area is a good starting point, our tourism has increased a ton due to it bordering the newest National Park! 

Cities like Irvine (corporate travelers), Anaheim (tourism & business), and Costa Mesa (young professionals) offer strong rental demand, but zoning and HOA restrictions vary.

Tourism in the area seems like it's been dramatically down over the past year though.

Pumpkin patch and apple orchards (+ some ag tourism related activities) would be the other initial business pursuits.

It's tourism strategy.