RRC Associates recently completed a 2022 economic study with the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research. The study found that tourism adds $236 million out-of-state dollars annually to the Park County economy…
The Future of Work
Posted by The Daily Camera By Sean Maher, CEO In January 2021, I did a column on what the world might look like after COVID. I wrote that piece while I was working remotely down…
NPS 2021 Spending Effects Report Released – SEM Study Revelations
The recently released, peer-reviewed economics report 2021 National Park Visitor Spending Effects indicates that visits to 423 National Park sites in 2021 contributed $42.5 billion to the U.S. economy and supported 322,600 jobs – most…
RRC Associates Presents Vail Community Survey Results
RRC Associates’ Founder and Managing director, Chris Cares, recently presented the Vail Town Council with a high-level overview of the extensive data from Vail’s Community Survey. The biannual survey, conducted in Vail by RRC Associates…
RRC Associates’ Sun Valley Residents Survey Revealing
RRC Associates was commissioned by Visit Sun Valley to conduct a residents survey. According to Dave Belin, RRC Associates’ Director of Consulting Services, the survey, which is scheduled to be completed in mid-June, so far…
RRC Associates Presents Golden Isles Community Sentiment Survey Findings
RRC Associates’ Director of Consulting Services, Dave Belin, recently presented the findings from the Golden Isles Community Sentiment Survey. The survey, conducted by RRC Associates and presented to the Brunswick and Glynn County Georgia Commissioners,…
Gas Prices Impact on Montana Tourism
RRC Associates’ Director of Tourism and Visitor Research, Jeremy Sage, was recently interviewed by Montana Public Radio about the impact of gas prices on tourism in the state. Also an economist at the University of…
Colorado’s independent ski areas 2021-22 season is among best seasons ever
RRC Associates research for National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicate Colorado’s independent ski areas 2021-22 season is among the best seasons ever. Skiers and visitors are enjoying value and smaller crowds at Colorado’s independent resorts….
Summer Snapshot: Historical Trends in Year-Round Ops
Summer Snapshot: Historical Trends in Year-Round Ops By Kara Snawder, Data Analyst, RRC Associates IN NOVEMBER 2011, THE SKI AREA RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY ENHANCEMENT ACT granted ski areas operating under a United States Forest Service (USFS)…
Ski industry in Montana perseveres despite challenges
Work from RRC Associates results show the 2020-21 winter ski season was the 5th busiest on record nationally and amassed 59 million total skiers and snowboarders. Interest in skiing and snowboarding was also evident in…