On June 10, we brought Rise & Shine to one of the most iconic vacation rental destinations in the country—Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. With the energy of Dollywood nearby and cabins as far as the eye could see, it was the perfect backdrop for a morning of honest conversation, hands-on workshops, and the kind of peer connection that makes this series unlike anything else in the industry.
Rise & Shine isn’t a conference. It’s a conversation. And in Pigeon Forge, that conversation was rich.
What We Heard from the Room
Inhabit exists to support the entire ecosystem of vacation rental professionals, and that means listening as much as we teach. At every Rise & Shine, we structure roundtables not just to share insights but to hear what’s really keeping property managers up at night.
In Pigeon Forge, one theme rose to the top: owner relations.
Property managers from across the region shared a common challenge, communicating best practices to owners who are skeptical of change. Owners frustrated with their property’s booking pace, but resistant to adjusting minimum length-of-stay requirements, pricing flexibility, or property improvements that would help them compete.
We hear you loudly and clearly.
This is one of the most nuanced parts of running a property management company. You’re not just managing properties—you’re managing relationships, expectations, and sometimes, difficult conversations. At Inhabit, our goal is to ensure every client is set up for success, and that includes giving our partners the data, tools, and frameworks to help their owners understand how the market has evolved in 2026.
Inhabit’s role in the vacation rental ecosystem is to be more than a software provider. We’re your partner.
We’re grateful to every professional who showed up, leaned in, and shared openly. That’s what makes Rise & Shine work.
Join Us at the Next One
The Rise & Shine series continues across the country. Each event is shaped by the market it’s in and the professionals who attend—which means every event is different, and every event is worth showing up for.