Invest in America's #1 Tourism Market With Confidence
Data-driven short-term rental market intelligence for investors and operators entering the Smoky Mountains. 20 sections. 39 original graphics. Full financial models.
WHY SMALLBIZLIFT
Research-Grade Intelligence Built for Real Investment Decisions
Depth You Can Rely On
20 sections of original analysis covering visitor economics, STR performance, hotel market dynamics, regulatory risk, submarket rankings, and a full 2025–2030 forecast.
Data Made Actionable
39 original graphics translate complex market data into clear visuals — from seasonal demand heat maps to three-scenario financial models with P&L, DSCR, and cap rate outputs.
Built for Investors
Every section is written from an investor's perspective. No filler, no tourism fluff — just the numbers and analysis you need to evaluate an acquisition, size a position, or walk away.
ABOUT SMALLBIZLIFT
We Turn Complex Tourism Data Into Clear Investment Decisions
SmallBizLift produces professional-grade market intelligence reports for short-term rental investors and hospitality operators targeting high-growth US leisure tourism markets.
Our reports combine publicly available data sources — visitor statistics, lodging tax records, STR platform data, regulatory filings, and economic indicators — with proprietary analysis frameworks including our Tourism Market Risk Index (TMRI), a composite risk score calibrated against 35 comparable US leisure markets.
We don't sell opinions. We sell structured, verifiable analysis that gives you the confidence to make a $500,000 acquisition decision — or the clarity to walk away from a bad one.
HOW IT WORKS
From Raw Market Data to a Ready-to-Use Investment Framework
Each SmallBizLift report follows a rigorous 20-section structure. We begin with the macro market — visitor volumes, tourism revenue, economic context — then drill down through the hotel market, STR performance, seasonal demand patterns, and competitive landscape before delivering a complete financial model and investment outlook.
The result is a single document that replaces weeks of independent research with a structured, analyst-quality briefing you can act on immediately.
BY THE NUMBERS
The Gatlinburg STR Market in Three Numbers
13.5 Million
Annual visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park — the most visited national park in the United States, every single year.
$58,000
Median annual gross revenue for a Gatlinburg short-term rental property in 2024, across all property types and submarkets.
72 / 100
SmallBizLift Tourism Market Risk Index score for Gatlinburg — Investment Grade, Low-to-Moderate Risk, benchmarked against 35 comparable US leisure markets.
Available Reports
Gatlinburg Tourism Report 2026 – Full Edition
The most comprehensive independent STR market analysis for Gatlinburg. 20 sections, 39 original graphics, full financial models. Built for investors who need occupancy benchmarks, competitive intelligence, pro forma templates, and risk assessment to underwrite a decision.
Gatlinburg Tourism Report 2026 – Lite Edition
The core Gatlinburg STR market picture — occupancy benchmarks, ADR data, seasonal demand patterns, and key competitive dynamics. Enough to validate a market, stress-test an assumption, or decide if a deeper look is worth it. Data-driven. Independent. Built for investors.
Gatlinburg Tourism Report 2026 – FREE SAMPLE
See exactly what’s inside a SmallBizLift report before you spend a penny. A genuine extract from the Gatlinburg Tourism Report 2026 — not a brochure, not a summary. Real data, real analysis, real market context. Instant PDF download. No credit card, no strings attached.