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Steamboat Springs Resident Sentiment Survey

Please take 10-15 minutes to complete a survey that provides residents of Steamboat Springs an opportunity to share their ideas and opinions about the local tourism industry.


Responses are anonymous and will help the Steamboat Springs Chamber better understand resident sentiment on the best ways to develop and manage tourism locally.
* 1. What year were you born? (enter 4 digit birth year, for example, 1987)
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* 2. Where is your primary residence? (select one)
* 3. Which of the following best describes you? (select one)
* 4. How long have you been a full-time or seasonal resident of Steamboat Springs? (select one)
* 5. Are you employed in the tourism industry?

The State of Tourism
* 6. In general, tourism in Steamboat Springs is headed in the: (select one)
* 7. Based on your answer to the previous question, why do you feel that way?
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* How likely are you to recommend Steamboat Springs as a place to visit?
Extremely Unlikely
Extremely Likely
* 10. With respect to the number of visitors that Steamboat Springs receives in the FALL (Sept. to Nov.), would you say there are: (Select one per row)
* 11. With respect to the number of visitors that Steamboat Springs receives in the WINTER (Dec. to Feb.), would you say there are: (Select one per row)
* 12. With respect to the number of visitors that Steamboat Springs receives in the SPRING (March to May), would you say there are: (Select one per row)
* 13. With respect to the number of visitors that Steamboat Springs receives each SUMMER (June to August) would you say there are: (Select one per row)

Community Engagement



Please describe your level of agreement with the following statements regarding the tourism industry in Steamboat Springs. (1) Strongly disagree; (2) Disagree; (3) Neither agree nor disagree; (4) Agree; (5) Strongly agree
* 14. Overall, the positive impacts of tourism outweigh the negative impacts.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 15. My community has become too dependent on tourism for sustaining the local economy of Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 16. We should host more major events that attract tourists to Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 17. I like the way local tourism advertising represents Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 18. The sales and lodging tax that tourists pay on their purchases adequately compensates for the wear-and-tear they create on our infrastructure and outdoor recreation areas.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 19. The tourism industry in Steamboat Springs has a positive impact on local businesses.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 20. The growth of tourism is causing prices to rise, making things less affordable for residents.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 21. I have access to more quality restaurants, events, and attractions because of the tourism dollars that support those activities in Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 22. There are more outdoor recreational opportunities (places to go and things to do) because of tourism in Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 23. There are more cultural heritage opportunities (i.e. museums) because of tourism in Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 24. Attractions and recreational facilities are becoming overcrowded because of the visitors traveling to Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 25. The tourism industry values sustainability and the state’s natural resources.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 26. The tourism industry is doing a good job of educating visitors on how to be responsible travelers.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 27. I would like to see more reservation systems become available for outdoor experiences in Colorado.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 28. Wayfinding and signage for visitors is adequate in Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 29. I would be willing to pay more taxes for local public services if it meant fewer visitors in the area.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 30. Trails, open space, and public lands are becoming overcrowded because of more tourists.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 31. I would like to see visitors directed to more popular areas and leave the undiscovered spots for local use.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 32. I would like to see visitors dispersed to lesser known and underutilized trails, parks, and attractions to ease visitation on more popular areas.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree

Steamboat Springs Chamber Awareness



On a scale from 1 - 5, how would you characterize your awareness of the efforts and initiatives of the Steamboat Springs Chamber? (1) Not at all aware; (5) Extremely aware
* 33. Are you aware of the Steamboat Springs Chamber's efforts to market tourism in Steamboat Springs?
Not Aware At All
Extremely Aware
* 34. Are you aware of the Steamboat Springs Chamber's efforts to manage tourism in Steamboat Springs?
Not Aware At All
Extremely Aware
35. Do you have any additional comments to share with the Steamboat Springs Chamber regarding tourism in Steamboat Springs?
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Value of Tourism



Please describe your level of agreement with the following statements regarding the value of the tourism industry within Steamboat Springs. (1) Strongly disagree; (2) Disagree; (3) Neither agree nor disagree; (4) Agree; (5) Strongly agree
* 36. Overall, I think tourism is good for Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 37. Tourism is important to the local economy of Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 38. The quality of public services has improved because of the tourism industry in Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 39. I enjoy being an ambassador for tourism attractions and activities in Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 40. Tourism improves my quality of life in Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
* 41. Tourism development is happening too fast in Steamboat Springs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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