By SEAN MAHER November 23, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Remember the early days of COVID when we thought things might be back to normal by Easter? Then we hoped for the Fourth of July and then…
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Vacations shift into longer, seasonal stays and relocation
But when the dust settles, will these Covid-related impacts on mountain destinations remain? The pandemic has accelerated the exodus from dense, crowded urban areas to remote, unpopulated resort areas. This in-migration is traced back to…
Las Cruces to further consider return of commercial flights at airport
Las Cruces City Council moved to continue consideration for the return of commercial flights at Las Cruces International Airport Monday. A study from Airplanners, LLC and RRC Associates, a consumer research and consulting company, showed…
Survey reveals ski resort visitors’ top concerns for upcoming winter
More than 20,000 skiers and snowboarders responded, providing insights about the road ahead By Dave Belin, Director of Consulting at RRC Associates Brought to you by The Aspen Times, The Insights Collective and the Aspen Chamber Resort Association…
COVID vs. the New England Ski Industry
With all of us looking for things to do outside this winter, could the pandemic actually be the best thing to happen to local mountains since snowmaking in April—or are New England’s already-fragile ski resorts…
What to expect from this winter’s ski season
We in the industry have been talking about this issue all summer, but the mainstream press is starting to pick up the story about how ski resorts are preparing for the winter season. Here’s an…
How People are Feeling during Coronavirus Pandemic
When COVID-19 turned the world upside-down last spring, my company, RRC Associates, shifted much of our focus to helping clients understand how the pandemic is affecting people’s thinking and behavior. How safe do they feel…
How are Mountain Travelers Feeling About Visiting Your Destination?
RRC Associates recently completed a national survey of over 35,000 active mountain travelers — summer visitors, second homeowners, skiers, and snowboarders — asking about travel intentions and concerns for this summer and the coming winter….
Looks Can Be Deceiving
Like many of you, I have enjoyed the expanded outdoor dining areas downtown and all over Boulder this summer. Since it rarely rains here anymore, it is a pretty good bet that the warm evenings…
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…