Hurricane Effects on Airbnbs: Insights into Helene and Milton
November 15, 2024

Bram Gallagher
ARTICLE SUMMARY
Hurricanes Helene and Milton shook up the short-term rental market, leaving operators to navigate cancellations, shifting demand, and slow recovery. This article breaks down how past storms have affected STR markets to guide recovery efforts and offer tips to rebuild smarter and faster.

Bram Gallagher
AirDNA Director of Economics and Forecasting
Bram Gallagher is an Economist at AirDNA, specializing in uncovering insights that drive smarter short-term rental decisions. He put his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Georgia to work researching and forecasting hotel data with CBRE prior to joining AirDNA, as well as teaching economics at a number of universities. In his spare time, Bram enjoys making wooden furniture with hand tools.