MANAGEMENT & TOURISM
Management & human resources, organisation & logistics, training & instruction, marketing, tourism and hospitality in the cable car and mountain railway industry.
Corona: Latest study to global ski market
How have winter sports nations worldwide survived the coronavirus pandemic? With the International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism 2022, the first reliable study is now available.
Andermatt-Sedrun: Acquisition completed, Investments announced
The acquisition of 55 percent of Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG by the US ski resort operator Vail Resort has now been completed. 149 million Swiss francs were paid for the majority stake in the Swiss ski resort.
The Expo Andes is back
EXPO ANDES, the only professional trade fair for ski and mountain tourism in Latin America, will take place from 12th to 14th of October 2022 in Santiago de Chile. Industry representatives from more than 20 countries will be there. The trade fair is impressive not only on paper.
New CEO of Doppelmayr Scandinavia
By the end of 2022 Peter Strandberg, CEO of Doppelmayr Scandinavia AB, will be retiring. Doppelmayr appointed Fredrik Biehl to be his successor.
Change of Management Board at Kässbohrer
Jens Rottmair does not want to extend his contract with the PistenBully manufacturer for private reasons and wants to leave already at the end of September at the end of the fiscal year. It has now been jointly agreed what the transitional period will look like.
MOUNTAIN PLANET 2022: INDUSTRY ON THE UP
More visitors, more exhibitors, more optimism! As the first major industry trade fair after the coronavirus pandemic, Mountain Planet in Grenoble was impressive.
Crowdfunding saves ski resort
The Hochwang ski resort in the Swiss Alps was on the brink of extinction. Lacking the money for the summer overhaul, the upcoming winter season was in danger of being cancelled. But a joint crowdfunding effort saved the ski resort.
Megatrend Glamping
The local hotel industry is discovering the megatrend of glamping as a new business potential.
Best climate protection in the Alpine region
The Vitalpin association recently awarded prizes to the best climate protection projects in Alpine tourism. Eleven nominees were honoured out of almost 40 applications. But who are the top finishers?
Improving image: With power from tidal currents
Mountain railways want to be positioned as creative and sustainable, and the CableKites pilot project of ENROPE is offering an opportunity. It is currently developing a hydroelectric power station with cable car technology and looking for innovative ski resorts to support the idea as project partners.
Heros in Les Arcs: How a summer concept can look
Destination Les Arcs in the French Alps has worked out a successful summer strategy, which it has used since 2016, switching to a new way of thinking and making brave and difficult decisions - just like heroes do.
Cowork action in the Alpine region – new study shows high potential
Coworkation, the combination of vacation and work, is becoming increasingly popular and offers solutions to counteract vacancies in rural areas.