The pandemic years created unmatched volatility in Utah’s housing market. The volatility in these past two years surpassed 50 years of housing history. Building permits for residential units increased by 26% in 2021, only to[...]
In 2021, visitors directly spent significantly across the state, a sharp increase from 2020. The top three spending categories were auto transportation, lodging, and food service. Visitor spending made up a large portion the overall[...]
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 hope the opinions shared contribute to the marketplace of ideas[...]
Utah’s travel and tourism industry has experienced a healthy post-pandemic recovery, yet continues to face a service industry labor shortage, stunted international visitation, and inflationary[...]
As the need for family caregiving is expected to grow over the next decade, there are concerns about the mental and physical toll it places[...]
This Data Compendium provides supplementary data, definitions, and focus group summaries for the companion report, “A Business Vision for Utah’s Energy Future.” This companion report[...]
Utah's business community envisions an energy future that places Utah at the center of the nation's energy transition by harmonizing environmental and economic progress to[...]
During the first six months of 2022, total permitted construction value reached $7.23 billion, a 1.8% decrease over the same time period from 2021 (see[...]
By: Jennifer Leaver Apr 19, 2022 – Short term rentals, available on platforms like[...]
By: Julia Martin Mar 21, 2022 – “Good oral health is critical for children,[...]
By: Thomas Holst Mar 17, 2022 – Current motor gasoline prices have shocked Utah[...]
