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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
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As we head into September and look toward the start of fall in the North Georgia mountains, we’re sharing our latest occupancy outlook to help you prepare for the weeks ahead. Current bookings for September through early December are pacing slightly ahead of last year, with some of our strongest demand building through October and around Thanksgiving. In the near term, September occupancy is gaining momentum as well, with several upcoming dates already pacing in the 40–50% range. We hope this weekly snapshot continues to be a helpful resource as you plan staffing, inventory, promotions, and guest experiences. Here’s a closer look at what we’re seeing this week.
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
42.45% Average Occupancy Fri. /Sat.
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50.5% 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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