RRC Associates partnered once again with Bend Park and Recreation District (BPRD) in 2024 to conduct a comprehensive community recreation survey. This continued building on previous survey efforts completed in 2018, 2019, and 2023. The…
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Vail Community Surveys
Since 2002, RRC has conducted biennial community surveys in Vail, Colorado to gauge resident satisfaction and gather input on local policy. These surveys measure how residents feel about services provided by Town departments and staff,…
Expedia Short Term Rental Research
In response to a request from a tourism consortium including the Summit Alliance of Vacation Rental Managers, the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA), and Expedia Group, RRC Associates conducted a study on the housing impacts…
Sedona, Arizona Short Term Rental Research
RRC recently completed a short-term rental (STR) impact analysis for Yavapai County and the City of Sedona in Arizona, expanding our growing portfolio of STR research. Building on similar work in other communities, we profiled…
National Park Service Research
RRC is currently leading the movement into the 4th year of the National Park Service’s nationwide socioeconomic monitoring study (SEM) of visitors to National Parks. A first-of-its-kind project, the SEM aims to capture a representative…
Minnesota Outdoor Recreation & Trails Projects
RRC currently is conducting two studies in Minnesota. The first is a comprehensive economic analysis of statewide outdoor recreation which is evaluating recreational trip and equipment spending. Results will encompass both market and nonmarket benefits…
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research
KEEP COLORADO WILD PASS PRICING STUDY In 2021, RRC worked with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to implement a state-wide study investigating the amount residents in the state would be willing to pay for a…
Telluride Community Planning Projects
RRC Associates has conducted a wide variety of community research and planning projects for the Town of Telluride over the years. These projects include the following: Town of Telluride STR analysis: As a subconsultant to…
Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Master Plan Survey
RRC Associates conducted the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey to gather detailed insights into resident needs, preferences, and priorities for parks and recreational services. The survey used a robust methodology, including the distribution…
Pitkin County Short Term Rental Research
In 2023, RRC launched a series of objective analyses on the impacts of short-term rentals (STRs) on housing supply, local economies, and affordable housing funding across various destination communities. The project team selected Pitkin County,…
Visit Denver Events & Resident Sentiment Research
RRC has assessed visitor sentiment and the economic impact of events in Denver since 2018. Our work has covered many of the city’s large special events like Cinco de Mayo, Pridefest, Oktoberfest, Rock ‘n’ Roll,…
NoCo Places 2050
In 2022 and 2023, nine Colorado land management agencies partnered through NoCo Places to hire RRC to assess visitor use across Colorado’s Front Range. RRC’s MOVEMENT product anchored the research, using mobile location data to…
Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge Resident Community Survey
The Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge Tourism Alliance used RRC’s services to conduct a statistically valid resident community survey in 2023. Research investigated the tourism sentiment of residents in relation to key issues occurring…
Economic Impact of Skiing in Colorado
RRC Associates conducted an in-depth economic impact study for Vail Resorts and Colorado Ski Country USA, revealing the significant contribution of the ski industry to Colorado’s economy. The study found that skiing generates $4.8 billion in annual economic output, supports…
City of Sedona Resident & Visitor Research
As visitation to Sedona surged during and after the pandemic, residents increasingly voiced concerns about traffic, overcrowding, and declining quality of life. Many also worried that peak-season congestion was diminishing the visitor experience. In 2023,…
Winter Park Resort
Market Assessment & Mobility Analysis RRC Associates conducted a comprehensive Market Assessment and Mobility Analysis for Winter Park Resort (part of Alterra Mountain Company), to support its planned infrastructure upgrades and market positioning. This study…
Canadian Ski Council (CSC)
Trusted Research Partner For over 20 years, RRC Associates has been a trusted research partner of the Canadian Ski Council (CSC), delivering nationwide insights on economic impact, skier demographics, guest satisfaction, and destination market trends….
National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)
Trusted Research Partner For over 30 years, RRC Associates has been National Ski Areas Association’s (NSAA) core research partner, leading the most comprehensive national studies on the mountain resorts and snowsports industry. Key market research…
Breckenridge Tourism Office Research
RRC Associates has been working with the Breckenridge Tourism Office (BTO) continuously since 2002 utilizing intercept and post-visit email surveys to track visitor profiles, behavior, satisfaction and economic impacts. This allows the BTO to make…