SAM Coverage
Elizabeth Whalen
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Controlling Costs
A big-picture look at the NSAA Economic Analysis of United States Ski Areas. As revenues rise, can resorts do more to get expenses under…
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Economic Analysis 12-13
SAM’s annual look at NSAA’s Economic Analysis of U.S. Ski Areas reveals some surprising truths. Thanks to a longer season and more visits, the…
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2010-11: Big Crowds, Bigger Expenses
We take our annual look at NSAA’s Economic Analysis and find a few surprises…and some major holes. According to the NSAA’s “Economic Analysis of…
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Analyzing Extreme Seasons
A critical look at the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons, through the lens of the NSAA Economic Analysis of United States Ski Areas. The annual…
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Economic Analysis 2013-14: Size and Location Matter
Yes, weather impacts profitability. So does a resort’s size, and how it manages its business. Plus: the lessons that losses teach. Overall, the 2013-14…