The RRC Associates February 2014 newsletter is out! Updates on recreational marijuana & Colorado ski areas, wrap-up of THE ASSEMBLY, & more! …
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City weighs primary versus second homeowners on fees
When the city of Aspen studies mitigation fees for residential projects, a key detail will be how primary households are viewed versus second homes. As Mayor Steve Skadron said during Monday’s regular meeting, all…
The Future of Skiing in British Columbia
A recent article in the Vancouver Province looks at the challenges and opportunities for ski areas in British Columbia, including global climate change, ageing customers, summer activities, and others. RRC’s Nate Fristoe and his research…
A Ski Resort Embraces a New E-Commerce Platform
RRC’s Dave Belin was recently quoted in an article in Entrepreneur Magazine about online lift ticket sales, Ragged Mountain, and Liftopia. …
RRC Associates January 2014 Newsletter
The RRC Associates January 2014 newsletter is out. The ASSEMBLY, winter weather, unemployment news, and ski shows….
Visitor Profile of Sun Valley Visitors
A recent survey of Sun Valley airport users shows key demographics and satisfaction with their visit to the area. The results showed a high income group of airport users who contribute significantly to the local…
Watering the Seeds of Boating Growth
Nate Fristoe was featured in an article regarding a study for the Marine Industries Association about how to foster greater participation and ownership in the sport of boating. The first-phase findings of the study identified…
RRC Associates November 2013 Newsletter
In our November 2013 newsletter, read about the spinoff of RRC Associates from parent company STR, visitor research techniques, the marine boating industry Model for Growth, insight into multi-resort pass products, and information about The…
Boating’s uber-influencers
RRC’s Nate Fristoe recently presented findings from a study about the boating industry. One of the key observations was the importance of passionate boaters who introduce others to boating. “Leveraging their influence has great potential…
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opens today
“This is the biggest Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in the event’s 54-year history,” Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III, chairman and CEO of Show Management, said Thursday morning at the opening media breakfast. At 3…