🌟 New Season, New Adventures!
The Appraisal Institute’s Face Value podcast kicks off Season 4 with a fascinating look into the booming glamping industry—where luxury meets the great outdoors.

Hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, are joined by special guest Shari Heilala, MAI, an appraiser with deep expertise in campgrounds, RV parks, and glamping facilities. Together, they explore:

• 🏕️ What makes glamping properties so unique—and so challenging—to value

• 💰 Why traditional comps often fall short, and how the income approach plays a critical role

• 📊 Creative strategies for finding reliable data in a market without standardized reporting

• ✨ The extraordinary amenities drawing travelers, from safari tents with heated floors to converted railroad cars

• 🔮 Where the industry is headed, including consolidation, hotel-brand interest, and increasing standardization

• ⚠️ Key risks appraisers must consider, from zoning hurdles to natural disasters

Whether you’re an appraiser, investor, or simply curious about one of hospitality’s fastest-growing niches, this episode delivers valuable insights into the evolving world of glamorous camping.