CABLE CARS INTERNATIONAL
As THE go to trade journal for all topics related to the cable car business, alpine management and tourism, SI Magazine offers an excellent source of information for decision makers operating within the winter sports industry. We will keep you up to date on all things related to ropeways and mountain railways in Austria. Additionally, we’ll take a close look at important current issues affecting this area of commerce, such as crucial information on environmental topics and the sustainability of cable cars. Our goal is to cover all important areas of the ropeway industry and to offer you a single, reliable source of information. Let us inspire you to new ideas!
The perfect leisure experience
DOPPELMAYR New Zealand is delighted to announce the successful completion of the iconic Skyline Queenstown gondola – offering unparalleled convenience, comfort, and efficiency to visitors and locals alike.
HTI opens production facility in Utah, USA
From cable cars for winter operations to new urban mobility solutions: The South Tyrolean HTI Group – which includes the cable car manufacturers LEITNER, POMA, and BARTHOLET – is expanding its activities in North America with the opening of a new production center in Utah.
Doppelmayr USA Announces expansion of headquarters
Doppelmayr USA is excited to announce the expansion of its headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Over the next two years, the ropeway expert will construct a new facility including office, production and warehousing spaces, creating new jobs in the region. This expansion is in response to the high demand in the ropeway industry and represents a significant investment in the future.
The cable car on water
The cable car industry is considered very innovative, and not without reason. With the hydro cable car, we are introducing the invention of a true visionary.
The bouncing cable car software
Nothing less than a simulation software for complex urban cable cars has been developed by two German IT students. The innovative concept is called “CableHopper.” A concept with a great future?
The repellent ski boot
The skiing and cable car industry is considered highly innovative for good reason. In addition to established players, visionaries regularly attract attention. Today, we introduce a new magnet technology for ski tourers.
From follower to cash cow: The potential of cable car hiking
Hiking is booming. How can the cable car industry profit even more from this trend? For hikers, too, the key is to present enticing arguments and offers in a clear and clever manner.
OITAF Congress: The Comprehensive Review
The International Organization for Transportation by Rope (OITAF) convenes in a large format only once every six years. Accordingly, expectations were high for the 12th Ropeway Congress, held from June 17 to 21, 2024, in Vancouver, Canada. The lectures and excursions exceeded expectations, and the planned personnel changes also took place.
NSAA: US ski resorts defy weather and post strong numbers
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) counted 60.4 million guests in the winter of 2023/24. This marks the fifth-best season in the USA since records began. The presentation of these numbers was the highlight of the industry meeting in Frisco, Texas, where numerous awards were also presented.
Is hovering the new skiing?
In many winter sports destinations, skiing could soon become a thing of the past. Günther Aloys has established an institution with his WORKSHOP ISCHGL to develop alternative concepts to classic ski tourism. The latest outcome of their work in this innovation hub is Slope Gliding. Instead of skiing downhill, you float downwards with a small balloon.
How do behavioral appeals work?
Behavioral appeals, such as those encouraging environmentally friendly behavior, work differently on vacation than in everyday life. How can we still manage to engage guests and guide their actions? Researcher Bettina Grün has investigated how guest behavior can truly be influenced.
France: Facts and figures about winter tourism
250 resorts spread over six massifs make France the world‘s second largest ski destination. While the previous year caused worried faces, due to less snow, the recent season started with a pleasant suprise: Late autumn snow allowed the French ski resorts to open earlier.