Vail Resorts acquires Crans-Montana
US ski resort operator Vail Resorts is expanding its presence in Switzerland. Following Andermatt-Sedrun, the "big player" now also takes over the mountain railways in Crans-Montana. Here are the details of the deal.
Guest Record: North America on the rise
The ski resorts in the USA recorded a visitor record. The National Ski Areas Association reports an all-time high of 65.4 million guests in the winter season 2022/23.
Cable cars without station personnel
Opportunity for operators & employees: There is a shortage of cable car operators in many places, otherwise highly skilled lift operators are often underutilized in their daily work. A solution for both sides? Perhaps autonomous operation. Cable car planner Stephan Salzmann on the oppportunities, risks and conditions.
Hopes & Fears: Season worldwide
Records on the one hand -major challenges on the other: The International Snow Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism 2023 presents an ambivalent picture.
Industry Topic Boomerang Hiring
"New employees are hard to find. On the other hand, Boomerang Hiring involves former employees returning to their previous employer. Can this work?"
Robots relieve the staff
MONTANA achieved a significant milestone in the ski service industry with the development of automated robots.