Author
Matt Curtis
Publication
Smart City Policy Group
The popularity of short-term rentals (STRs) has surged as a lodging choice for travelers in almost all communities in the United States, allowing greater consumer choice as to the range and nature of travel accommodations. As the North Carolina tourism and travel industry continues to grow, STRs have become an important part of the lodging market in communities such as Asheville/Buncombe County (Asheville), especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This study calculates the economic impact of… [READ MORE]