<p>🌟 <strong>New Season, New Adventures!</strong><br>The Appraisal Institute’s <em>Face Value</em> podcast kicks off Season 4 with a fascinating look into the booming <strong>glamping industry</strong>—where luxury meets the great outdoors.</p><p>Hosts <strong>Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS</strong>, and <strong>Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS</strong>, are joined by special guest <strong>Shari Heilala, MAI</strong>, an appraiser with deep expertise in campgrounds, RV parks, and glamping facilities. Together, they explore:</p><ul><li><p>🏕️ What makes glamping properties so unique—and so challenging—to value</p></li><li><p>💰 Why traditional comps often fall short, and how the <strong>income approach</strong> plays a critical role</p></li><li><p>📊 Creative strategies for finding reliable data in a market without standardized reporting</p></li><li><p>✨ The extraordinary amenities drawing travelers, from safari tents with heated floors to converted railroad cars</p></li><li><p>🔮 Where the industry is headed, including <strong>consolidation, hotel-brand interest, and increasing standardization</strong></p></li><li><p>⚠️ Key risks appraisers must consider, from zoning hurdles to natural disasters</p></li></ul><p>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 <strong>glamorous camping</strong>.</p>