Visit Jackson Hole board to reimburse University of Wyoming $93,250 for visitor, resident surveys
On Nov. 12, the Visit Jackson Hole board is set to approve reimbursements to the University of Wyoming totaling $93,250 for a visitor intercept survey ($47,750), a resident sentiment survey ($36,500), and resident focus groups ($9,000).
The Visit Jackson Hole board is set to approve reimbursing the University of Wyoming for three pieces of survey work totaling $93,250: $47,750 for a visitor intercept survey, $36,500 for a resident sentiment survey, and $9,000 for resident focus groups, with reimbursements paid after invoices are submitted and approved at a board meeting DDP UW WORTH Agreement attachment.
Earlier records show Visit Jackson Hole’s fiscal 2027 to 2028 Destination Development Program funding application budgeted $118,000 for “Data Collection, maintenance, and communication,” including University of Wyoming visitor and resident sentiment surveys funding application financials. The board also approved a prior University of Wyoming agreement in 2024 that included survey and indicator work, not to exceed $173,000 tourism indicators agreement.
If we are paying for resident focus groups, I want to know whether the sessions will include the people working the early and late shifts, and whether Spanish speakers will have a real way to participate.
Background
Recent Teton County contracts with the University of Wyoming for surveys and focus groups total $99,565, with objectives centered on informed, community-driven planning and policy.
Latest: 2026-10-20 — Contract approved for Sheriff's Office immigration enforcement assessment (surveys and focus groups) with the University of Wyoming for $69,171.
curated as of 2026-11-06
The University of Wyoming conducted biannual visitor sentiment surveys in Teton County for Visit Jackson Hole, with sessions in winter 2023-24 and summer 2024, focusing on visitor satisfaction and responsible visitation messaging.
Latest: 2024 summer (six-week period) — Summer visitor sentiment survey conducted by University of Wyoming in Teton County during peak visitation.
curated as of 2026-10-07
The Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board approved a one-year, $719,000 Visitor Services Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce effective July 1, 2026, continuing annual funding for visitor operations.
Latest: 2026-07-01 — Visitor Services Agreement for FY27 begins, funding set at $719,000.
curated as of 2026-06-05