Chair Jeremy Goico reported that Black Tie had already brought out their e-bikes for the season, and discussed Black Tie's Play Big Outdoors summer business expansion in Mammoth last year which prompted Black Tie at the corporate level to expand into summer rentals at several locations with a summer licensing agreement for Black Tie Adventure Rentals.
Board Member Darlene Magner reported that occupancy and demand had declined and discussed the reasons for the decline.
Board Member Deb Radcliff said that she was waiting for summer and that she had seen a significant amount of traffic in the Village and at local restaurants recently. Ms. Radcliff reported that the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce would hold a hiring expo at Mammoth High School on April 27th.
Vice Chair Pat Foster reported that Monday had been the last day of winter air service with Advanced Airlines and reported that it had been a successful season.
Treasurer John Morris discussed the reduction in occupancy rates, Assembly Bill 1162 (AB 1162) which would take effect on January 1, 2023 and would ban small amenities bottles in hotels and vacation rentals that had fifty or more rooms. Mr. Morris spoke about the potential moratorium on new short term rentals and his Town Council presentation which included an option for rental assistance support for workforce housing and an update regarding Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT). He announced that Board Member Magner's Lodging seat would be up for reelection in June and gave an update on Snowcreek Resort Golf Course operations.
Board Member Larry Crabb reported that his business was seeing a pushback on pricing.
Secretary John Mendel spoke about "revenge" travel, and the nationwide housing shortage.
Board Member Eric Clark reported that March was the first time Mammoth Resorts had not increased their average daily rate (ADR) in a long time. Mr. Clark congratulated Chair Goico on the summer rental program at Black Tie and spoke about the diverse recreation opportunities available in our community.
Executive Director John Urdi spoke about potential travel impacts due to inflation.
There was discussion among members of the Board.