A recent research firm report found there is “inequitable access” to trails in the Taos area. Montana-based Headwaters Economics — a nonpartisan research firm — released the report based on a survey, conducted by RRC…
Tourism is key for Blaine County
New hotels and increased air service are critical to growth in the tourism sector in Sun Valley, ID. Read a detailed overview of the tourism economy in Blaine County from the Idaho Mountain Express….
RRC Associates December 2015 Newsletter
Research Insights for the Recreation & Tourism Industries This month’s newsletter presents some opportunities to be involved in new research, local happenings, event updates, and more. We welcome your input and feedback at info@rrcassociates.com. Understanding…
Recent survey details business climate in Routt County
Few surprises are included in the analysis of a business climate survey commissioned by Routt County and given to a sample of business owners this spring. The 122 survey respondents lauded Routt County as a place…
Study puts numbers to Eagle County airport impact
The Eagle County Regional Airport brings a lot of people, and their money, to the Vail Valley. A recent study has put firm numbers behind that broad statement, and those numbers are impressive. The numbers come…
Detail on Strategy for Redevelopment of The Balsams
The Balsams, a historic New Hampshire resort, is proposed for redevelopment into one of the largest ski areas in New England. Headed by Les Otten, the development team has big plans for the remote mountain…
Local Airport Critical to Tourism
Survey results of airline passengers using the Gunnison-Crested Butte airport (GUC) indicate the facility is a big reason many of them choose to come to the area to recreate. A research project from RRC Associates…
RRC Associates May 2015 Newsletter
Our monthly roundup of research insights for the recreation and tourism industries This month’s newsletter presents some current findings of interest from our recent projects. Additionally, it focuses on some of the topics and issues…
Jackson Hole Pathways Use High
RRC Associates partnered with Headwaters Economics to conduct a study of Teton County, WY residents on their usage of pathways and trails in the area. Overall, 9 out of 10 residents use the pathways system at…
Winter spending piles up despite paltry snow at SW Colorado ski areas
Southwest Colorado resorts did not have a good snow year. But despite the lowest snowpack of any region in the state, skier visits were up in Telluride and Crested Butte and down only slightly at Purgatory…