It feels like the snow season has finally arrived in Vermont and New Hampshire, where ski areas and resorts are looking forward to a boost in customers following a frustratingly warm December when temperatures hovered…
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Unreliable Snowfall Boosts Ski Resort Interest In Snowmaking
The Pacific Northwest has had several recent ski seasons with variable weather and snow conditions. Northwest Public Radio did a recent story on the subject, including an interview with RRC’s Dave Belin. …
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…
RRC Associates December 2014 Newsletter
The RRC Associates December 2014 Newsletter is out. Read about the social media research pitfalls, a holiday greeting from RRC, NSAA Economic Analysis report findings, the 2014/15 snowsports winter season so far, and other trending…
Superior Recreation Study
RRC Associates recently completed a study for the Town of Superior, CO about their recreation facilities, both existing and potential. The results of the study were presented to the town this week, and showed satisfaction…
Profile of Aspen summer visitors changes only slightly
It has not gone unnoticed by summer visitors that the nightly rates at Aspen’s lodging properties don’t necessarily match the quality and condition of them. The resort’s aging bed base was noted as a “key…
Profile of Vail Resorts CEO
With ski season well under way in the Western U.S., the forecast for Vail Resorts is sunny and balmy. The nation’s largest owner and operator of ski resorts recently scored a big win by acquiring…
RRC Associates November 2014 Newsletter
The RRC Associates November 2014 newsletter is out. Read about consumer confidence, visitor trends, the new National Beginner Panel, the NSAA National Demographic study, hip cities where Millennials are moving, and our new office!…
RRC Associates July 2014 Newsletter
RRC Associates Newsletter July 2014 Our monthly roundup of research insights for the recreation and tourism industries RRC Welcomes Two New Employees Lot Geels Lot is originally from the Netherlands and moved to Boulder, CO…
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…