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Silver Bear Lodge

Market Analysis Summary

Resort hotel development and operation in the Bear Valley Resort area has been very profitable and successful due to the economic upturn experienced in the early and mid 90’s. Time-share / resort hotel development and investments into ski resorts nationwide are currently going strong. In the past two years, sales of time-shares in the Bear Valley Resort area have increased by over 35 percent. There are forty condominiums, lodges, inns and hotels within two miles of the resort. Each year, room occupancy is close to 100% during the peak skiing season. New construction is planned in the spring for two condo complexes and a hotel.

4.1 Market Segmentation

Our customers can be broadly divided into two groups:

  • Skiers. The Bear Valley Resort area is quickly becoming one of the best ski resorts in the U.S. The resort is located 36 miles from Richmond International Airport and is easily accessible.
  • Summer Visitors. During the summer months, the Bear Valley Resort area is a beautiful wilderness retreat with over 50 hiking trails and other outdoor recreational activities.
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Market Analysis
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Potential Customers Growth CAGR
Skiers 15% 90,000 103,500 119,025 136,879 157,411 15.00%
Summer Visitors 15% 60,000 69,000 79,350 91,253 104,941 15.00%
Total 15.00% 150,000 172,500 198,375 228,132 262,352 15.00%