MANAGEMENT & TOURISM
Management & human resources, organisation & logistics, training & instruction, marketing, tourism and hospitality in the cable car and mountain railway industry.
Deer Valley Resort to Welcome New Luxury Addition
With the announcement of the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences, one of North America’s most renowned ski destinations is set to gain a new luxury landmark. Located in the heart of the Park City mountains, this ski-in, ski-out resort is scheduled for completion by 2028, promising a world-class experience.
AI vs. Humans: How Autonomous Cable Cars Win Trust
The ropeway industry is on the verge of a technological leap: Autonomous systems promise greater comfort, safety, and sustainability. Yet the decisive question remains: Are people and businesses actually ready? A look at the factors of social acceptance.
Kazakhstan Creates New Ski Region
A single seamless network of slopes, lifts, and trails: That is the goal in the Kazakh Ile-Alatau mountains. Across five routes and gorges, 26 new cable cars are to be built and 200 kilometers of ski slopes connected.
How do Americans and Chinese behave on an alpine ski holiday?
According to the latest studies by Austrian National Tourist Office (Österreich Werbung) on winter guests from the USA and China, 60 percent of surveyed American winter sports enthusiasts are already interested in a ski holiday in Europe. Among the Chinese respondents, a similar outlook for the future is emerging. Here are the details.
UK & Europe join Forces: Snowcentre and SnowWorld merge to lead indoor snowsports
The new group will operate in five countries and aims to launch the world’s largest ski school. A closer look at the deal.
HTI expands into the USA: HKD Snowmakers becomes part of the group
HKD Snowmakers is one of the market leaders in snowmaking systems in the USA and Canada and is now becoming part of the HTI Group. Most recently, the company generated revenues of around 60 million US dollars and currently employs about 80 people. What are the companies expecting from the collaboration?
French ski resorts: record investment – but for what?
In 2024, French ski resorts invested a total of 568 million euros. That amounts to 34 percent of their net revenue. Where did this record sum go – and is there a trend emerging?
Italian Ski resorts measures against overtourism
In light of increasing visitor numbers, Italian ski resorts are increasingly focusing on targeted measures to sustainably manage tourism development.
Industry dispute: Ski season passes
Not everyone in central europes ski resort industry likes this move: Gstaad (Switzerland) have joined the Magic Pass. CEO Matthias In-Albon explains the decision, discusses the relationship with other alliances – such as the Epic or Ikon Pass – and responds to critics.
New geman winter strategy: bye-bye ski operations
Special circumstances require – or even force – special solutions, as at Jenner in Bavaria, Germany, with its dreamlike view of Königssee but suboptimal conditions for skiing. The operators decided to stop ski operations. Now, after the first season, they are taking stock.
Global Sustainability Ski Alliance
Eight leading ski resorts – from New Zealand to Austria and Norway – are joining forces for sustainable tourism. At the Interalpin trade fair in Innsbruck, the Global Sustainability Ski Alliance was officially launched – the first initiative of its kind in the ski industry.
Trump’s tariffs: How severely do they impact the European cable car industry?
A possible increase in US tariffs to as much as 20 percent is causing concern in Europe. The American market is also important for the cable car industry. How severely are suppliers in the Alpine region affected – and what can they do about it? An assessment from those affected and industry experts.