As Utah prepares to host the 2034 Winter Olympics, the state’s ski industry is entering a defining moment.
The next decade will bring surging demand, major investments, and global visibility.
For resort operators, state agencies, and local communities, the core challenge isn’t whether growth will happen—it’s how to shape it into a sustainable, long-term win.
At Front Analytics, we specialize in precision forecasting for complex environments. Our mission is to equip decision-makers with the tools they need to anticipate outcomes, adapt strategies, and drive positive impact.
With the Olympics on the horizon, we help Utah’s stakeholders look beyond the headlines and build a data-driven future.
The Challenge: Growth Requires More Than Optimism
The Olympic spotlight will bring excitement and opportunity. But it will also amplify the complexity of Utah’s ski economy. Natural variability, market dynamics, and human behavior interact in unpredictable ways—far too complex for simple projections.
That’s why we use System Dynamics modeling to go beyond guesswork. This approach simulates the interconnected relationships between factors—economic, social, environmental—and delivers realistic forecasts grounded in data and causal logic.
System Dynamics Modeling (Preview)
Our Approach: Forecasting What Matters Most
We build custom System Dynamics models to forecast the key outcomes that will shape Utah’s Olympic legacy:
1. Ski Industry Demand & Profitability
We analyze the full range of demand drivers:
- Snowfall variability and snowmaking capacity
- Marketing surges tied to Olympic exposure
- Multi-resort pass trends and evolving pricing strategies
- Macroeconomic and competitive forces
Our outputs include:
- Skier visit forecasts (daily and seasonal, by resort and region)
- Revenue streams (lift tickets, ski school, F&B, rentals, retail)
- Profitability metrics at both resort and system-wide levels
2. Regional Economic Development
Olympic-driven tourism growth has ripple effects. Our models capture how skier spending, resort operations, and infrastructure investment stimulate the broader economy. We apply tourism multipliers to forecast:
- Regional GDP growth from tourism
- Seasonal vs. year-round job creation
- Sales, lodging, and property tax revenues
- Growth in tourism-dependent businesses
3. Community Well-being and Infrastructure
Growth isn’t just economic—it affects daily life. We integrate social and environmental metrics into our models to quantify:
- Housing affordability and median price trends
- Traffic congestion and commute times
- Public service demand (healthcare, schools, water systems)
- Environmental indicators (air quality, water availability)
Why Front Analytics: System Dynamics with Strategic Impact
We don’t just produce charts—we build decision-making tools that simulate real-world complexity. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Integrated Subsystems: We model the interaction between economic, social, and environmental forces.
- Feedback Loops: Our models show how today’s outcomes shape tomorrow’s conditions (e.g., overcrowding reduces future demand).
- Scenario Planning: Test “what-if” simulations—dry snow years, transportation upgrades, affordable housing policy shifts.
- Leverage Identification: We help you discover the most effective points of intervention to shape future outcomes.
Prepare Today for Utah’s Olympic Tomorrow
The path to 2034 is filled with opportunity—and uncertainty. Front Analytics offers the foresight needed to navigate it with confidence. Our System Dynamics models deliver the clarity to guide investment, manage growth, and protect community well-being.
Let’s shape Utah’s Olympic legacy—together.
Contact us to explore how Front Analytics can support your strategic planning.