TRAVEL NEVADA WELCOMES CHRIS CORRAL AS RESEARCH ANALYST
LAS VEGAS, NV – Travel Nevada announces the hire of Chris Corral as Research Analyst. In his new role, Corral will support the agency’s research initiatives, providing economic analysis, industry data and insights to help inform tourism strategies and demonstrate the economic impact of Nevada’s tourism and hospitality industries.
Corral holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and brings experience in economic research, workforce development, and data analytics. Prior to joining Travel Nevada, he worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business University Center for Economic Development (UCED), where he conducted research on economic impacts, workforce trends, housing, and regional economic development across Nevada.
His experience also includes developing interactive workforce dashboards, including a comprehensive Nevada healthcare workforce dashboard that integrates employment, wage, education, and labor market projection data. He will apply this analytical expertise to support Travel Nevada’s research efforts and provide valuable insights into the state’s tourism and hospitality industries.
“We are excited to welcome Chris to the Travel Nevada team,” said Kyle Shulz, research director for the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. “His background in economic research and data analytics will strengthen our ability to better understand tourism’s impact across the state and provide our industry partners and stakeholders with meaningful data to support informed decision-making.”
The Nevada Division of Tourism is a division of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. More commonly known as Travel Nevada, the Nevada Division of Tourism is responsible for promoting and marketing Nevada as a travel destination to domestic and international travelers. Operating within a performance-based budget structure, Travel Nevada is funded solely by a percentage of lodging tax paid by overnight guests throughout the state. For more, visit TravelNevada.biz.