RRC Associates and Economic & Planning Systems recently completed a study on the impact of short-term rentals in the Vail Valley. Some highlighted findings include: There are 7,359 total residential units in town. Of those,…
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RRC’s Director of Consulting, Dave Belin, contributes to new book “Mountain Resort Marketing and Management”
Armelle Solehac has published a new book, “Mountain Resort Marketing and Management”, with contributions from RRC’s Director of Consulting, Dave Belin, among others. The book focuses on the keys to better understanding the functioning and…
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….
Outdoor dining after coronavirus
At their meeting next week, City Council will discuss whether expanded outdoor dining should continue or be phased out when the current emergency order expires on Oct. 31. Let’s start with some background. As the…
A balanced approach to parking
There has been a lot of discussion this last month at City Council and the Transportation Advisory Board about parking fees and policies in Boulder. Most of the debate centers on how much prices should…
U.S ski areas enjoy one of the busiest seasons ever
RRC’s research into the ski industry during the 2020-2021 season showed impressive results. This season was one of the busiest seasons ever with people feeling a need to get outdoors during the pandemic. Overall NSAA…
Vail guest survey good news for last winter
Although the ski town of Vail, Colorado faced challenges this winter with snowfall and the pandemic, the average Net Promoter Score was 74%. RRC’s founding partner, Chris Cares, recently presented the final survey results at…
RRC presents potential solutions to mitigate overcrowding issues at Quandary Peak and nearby trails
With increased crowding and congestion becoming a more common problem at Colorado trailheads, Quandary Peak in Summit County is no exception. Quandary Peak is one of the more accessible and easier fourteen-thousand foot mountains in…
Looking forward to summer
It has been a strange and stressful 14 months to say the least but, thanks to vaccines, it looks like we are finally in the homestretch of the race against COVID-19. Schools are open, fans…
Tourists excited, anxious about 2021 summertime travel
Many Americans are looking forward to traveling again this summer, with several new research studies pointing to a high level of interest in hitting the road. Upwards of 90% of American travelers already have at…