Ski Resorts
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on
the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report
sections include:
National Ski Areas Association
Information resources available from this organization include:
Industry Stats
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/press/industryStats.asp
Statistical trend data includes visits by region, participation and demographic information, and
number of ski resorts by state. All information is free online.
Economic Analysis Of United States Ski Areas
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/marketing/availableResearch.asp
In-depth review of ski area economic characteristics (size, location, days open, capacity, visits,
prices), financial data (revenues, expenses, balance sheets), and key financial and operating
ratios. Table of contents is available free online.
Kottke National End of Season Survey
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/marketing/availableResearch.asp
Detailed analysis of skier/snowboarder visit data on a national and regional basis and the factors
which affect it such as days open, lift capacity, snowfall, night skiing, snowmaking, and more.
Table of contents is accessible free online.
National Demographic Survey
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/marketing/availableResearch.asp
Survey provides demographic information for ski resort visitors on a national basis, along with
geographic analysis of visitor origins and destinations. Table of contents is accessible free
online.
Ski Facilities
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
Ski Area Management
SAM Magazine
http://www.saminfo.com/issues/
Trade publication for the mountain resort market features articles covering a wide range of topics
including sales, managing, marketing, and more. Selected articles from current issue and archives
are free online.
Snowsports Industries America
Snow Sports Fact Sheet
http://www.snowsports.org/Retailers/Research/SnowSportsFactSheet.aspx
Summary overview of snow sports includes participation and demographic information and equipment,
apparel, and accessories sales data and trends. All information is free online.
Snowsports Industries America
SIA Intelligence Report
http://www.snowsports.org/Retailers/Research/IntelligenceReport.aspx
Comprehensive report covering Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, and snowboarding provides detailed participation
and demographic information, retail sales data and trends, and financial and operating measures for
both retailers and resorts.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; product
and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market
share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report
is accessible free online.
BizMiner
Industry Market Analysis
Ski Instruction, Lifts, and Rental Concessions
http://www.bizminer.com
Select "SIC Drilldown - Consumer Services - 7999"
Industry statistics include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies,
annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start
up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan
area level. Sample reports are accessible free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis,
business trends and forecasts, and more—for a wide variety of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
BizMiner
Industry Financial Ratios
Ski Instruction, Lifts, and Rental Concessions
http://www.bizminer.com
Select "SIC Drilldown - Consumer Services - 7999"
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets,
cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Financial statements and ratios are available
by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start
up versions. Sample reports are accessible free online.
National Ski Areas Association
Economic Analysis Of United States Ski Areas
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/marketing/availableResearch.asp
In-depth review of ski area economic characteristics (size, location, days open, capacity, visits,
prices), financial data (revenues, expenses, balance sheets), and key financial and operating ratios.
Table of contents is available free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more financial analysis available from RMA Annual Statement Studies, Integra Information, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance measures—covering a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment Statistics -
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (Includes Skiing Facilities)
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrci.htm
Annual survey provides wage and salary data by job position on a national basis. All data is free
online.
BizMinerOfficer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports are accessible free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources covering a wide variety of industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Pratt's Stats® Private Transaction Database
http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search over 14,500 private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable sales data including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sales Transaction Data
For more business sales transaction data available from BIZCOMPS®, Done Deals, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
