Short-Term Rentals Are Here to Stay – Make Sure Your Voice Shapes the Future of the MRV Visitor Economy

Join the MRV Chamber’s new Short-Term Rental Collaborative to connect with fellow hosts, share perspectives, and help guide the Valley’s tourism future.

When: Wednesday April 22 at 7-8 pm
Where: MRV Chamber Welcome Center
In-Person & Remote Option

An Initial Informational Meeting
Over the past decade, the lodging landscape in the Mad River Valley has changed dramatically. Traditional inns, hotels, and lodges have gradually declined, while short-term rentals (STRs) now make up a significant portion of the Valley’s visitor bed base.

At the same time, municipalities are actively discussing housing pressures, STR regulations, and how to balance tourism with community needs. These shifts have created both opportunities and tensions, and it’s more important than ever that the STR sector engages constructively in shaping the Valley’s visitor economy.

The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is convening an initial meeting to begin building a collaborative table for dialogue and action.

Why This Conversation Matters
For decades, traditional lodging properties carried much of the responsibility for promoting the Valley as a visitor destination. STRs are now an established and growing part of that lodging mix — a fact of life in today’s tourism economy.

As STRs continue to grow, it is vital that this sector pulls its weight in promoting the Valley, helping share the responsibility for sustaining the visitor economy and supporting local businesses that depend on tourism.

Local municipalities are also paying close attention to housing, STR regulations, and community impacts. The most effective way for STR owners and dependent businesses to have a voice in these discussions is to organize, communicate openly, and engage collaboratively. Participating now ensures your perspectives help shape the future. 

Learn more about the STR issue in the MRV – the Mad River Valley Planning District created a Short Term Rentals in the MRV White Paper. Created in 2021 it is somewhat dated but the main pertinent facts remain mostly unchanged.