By: Laura Summers Jul 28, 2022 – Given that COVID-19 is now (somewhat) in our rear-view mirror, it is interesting to look-back to see how well our state performed. Unfortunately, this pandemic impacted more than[...]
By: Jennifer Leaver Jul 14, 2022 – The homepage of the Utah Office of Tourism’s website (travel.utah.gov) introduces visitors to its Red Emerald Strategic Plan. This unique-to-Utah gemstone—the red emerald—symbolizes the quality of a Utah[...]
After three years of increases, permitted construction value decreased between 2021 Q1 and 2022 Q1. During the first three months of 2022, total permitted construction value reached $3.46 billion, a 2.2% decrease over the same[...]
A survey of leading housing practitioners identified five “best practices” for meeting the housing affordability challenge in Utah. This study examines why these practices are[...]
In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic rattled the global travel and tourism industry with unprecedented force. As the virus surfaced in the U.S. in February,[...]
By: Thomas Holst Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and do not reflect an institutional position of the Gardner Institute. We[...]
Travel and tourism is one of Utah's top ten industries, supporting one in 11 Utah jobs and generating over a billion dollars in state and[...]
In 2019, travelers and tourists spent a record $10.06 billion in Utah. Nonresident visitors spent $8.62 billion of that, with the largest shares spent on[...]
By: Jennifer Leaver Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and[...]
By: Laura Summers Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and[...]
By: Thomas Holst Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and[...]
