Jeremy Sage, director of economics and tourism research at RRC Associates, presented the findings of the 2022/23 Visitor Survey and Value Analysis study, commissioned by the North Carolina Ski Areas Association, at the association’s economic…
Category: Economic Impact Analysis
Study Shows Economic Opportunity with More Access to Lower Yellowstone River
As highlighted in a recent article in the Billings Gazette, an economic analysis study prepared by Jeremy Sage, RRC Associates’ Director of Tourism and Visitor Research, found that more access along the lower Yellowstone River…
Steamboat Springs Chamber – RRC’s Economic Study Results
A Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce economic study by RRC Associates helped the Chamber analyze a proposed short-term rental (STR) tax proposal. The study shows that the 9% proposed tax would decrease demand for STRs…
Idaho Ski Areas Had Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers
A recent economic impact report by RRC Associates showed Idaho Ski areas had record-breaking skier and snowboarder visitation during the 2020-2021 winter season. Last year Idaho ski areas had 2.15 million visitors compared with the…
2022 Economic Study by RRC Associates and the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research
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…
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…
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…
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis releases 2020 economic impact of outdoor recreation
New data released by the U.S Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) illustrates the economic impact of outdoor recreation in 2020. This report provides insights on the effect of the pandemic on the outdoor recreation market….
Aspen Snowmass Arts & Culture Impact Study
RRC Associates, in collaboration with University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business, worked to summarize the economic impacts of arts and culture in Aspen Snowmass during the 2019 calendar year. This study summarizes the…
RRC Associates Lands National Park Service Contract
As part of a national team, RRC Associates from Boulder was recently awarded a 5-year, up to $40 million contract with the National Park Service (NPS). The research contract will include multiple projects annually and…
Air service helps drive the economy in Eagle County
The EGE Air Alliance and Eagle County Regional Airport have recently announced an increase in air seat capacity for the 2017-18 winter season. Additional seats have been added to flights from Chicago and Phoenix. New…
In Denver, ski industry experts ponder business uncertainties
Industry leaders gathered at the Colorado Convention Center Wednesday for The Assembly, an unofficial kick-off to the annual Snowsports Industries America Snow Show that features panel discussions and interactive sessions about the ski industry’s place…
Grand Profile to share initial data on Nov. 5
RRC Associates is partnering on an important study profiling the economy, demographics, strengths, and opportunities of Grand County, Colorado. On Nov. 5, the first unveiling of a comprehensive analysis of Grand County’s economic drivers and…
Presentation to Steamboat Springs Business Community
RRC’s Director of Consulting Services, Dave Belin, presented some information on mountain town economies at the Steamboat Chamber Economic Summit. Topics included demographics, real estate, sales tax, jobs and employment, enplanements, education, and other indicators….
Vail economic recovery is strong
Mountain resorts have recovered in many ways from the financial bust of 2008 and the slumping economy. Vail has been one of the leaders in that recovery, but other resorts are actually doing better in…