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CON T E NTS REPORT 04 OCCUPANCY Tracking Guest Arrival the next 2 weeks TRENDS 05 UPCOMING Guest Arrival the next 90 days CONNECTIONS 06 COMMUNITY Help us Highlight your Business OFFER 07 EXCLUSIVE Offer for our Local Partners
THE COMFORT COLLECTIVE A LOOK INSIDE THE BUSINESS FOR OUR LOCAL PARTNERS
Summer is finishing strong, and Labor Day weekend is building quickly. Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, are sitting at 44.2% and 43.0%, with the holiday weekend itself jumping significantly — September 4 and 5 reaching 74.5% and 81.6%. The story beyond the two-week window is equally encouraging. The Fannin County market is tracking at 20.0% for the 90-day period through late November, ahead of last year’s 19.6%, with a clear fall peak building around mid-October at 32.7%. Leaf season is coming, and the bookings are following. For local businesses, the opportunity ahead is real.
Kat Dye Director of Marketing & Communications
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OCCUPANCY REPORT FULL PORTFOLIO | OCCUPANCY IN THE NEXT 14 DAYS
Plan Ahead
Each week, we share a 14-day occupancy snapshot so your local business community can prepare for incoming guests and seasonal demand.
TRACKING GUEST ARRIVAL THE NEXT 2 WEEKS
43.6% Average Occupancy Fri. /Sat.
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78%
Average Occupancy Fri. /Sat.
UPCOMING TRENDS FANNIN COUNTY | OCCUPANCY IN THE NEXT 90 DAYS
Share the Insights
See how the market occupancy in the next 90 days benchmark against last year — spot the trends, plan ahead, and make the most of every opportunity the season brings.
GUEST ARRIVAL THE NEXT 90 DAYS - BENCHMARKED TO 2025
MONTHLY
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS At Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals, we believe a great guest experience goes beyond the cabin itself. From local festivals and leadership events to supporting tourism initiatives throughout the area, we’re proud to stay actively involved in the communities we serve. As we head into the busy season, we’re also looking to strengthen partnerships with local businesses to create added value for our guests while helping drive traffic to our local shops, restaurants, attractions, and experiences. We would love to collaborate on exclusive guest discounts, welcome offers, packages, or featured experiences that help showcase everything our area has to offer. Whether it’s dining specials, adventure packages, shopping promotions, or seasonal experiences, we’re always looking for new ways to connect our guests with local businesses. If you’d be interested in partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you. Email Kat Dye at kat@southerncomfortcabinrentals.com.
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EXCLUSIVE LOCAL BUSINESS OFFER As a thank you for being part of our vibrant Blue Ridge community, we offer a 15% Discount on cabin stays for you, your customers, friends, and family.
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