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!
Zaugg: Powerful machine for tobogganing fun
The Tobogganing Park in Switzerland would be unimaginable without the Snowbeast, as optimal operation of the attractions requires ideal conditions. The power pack from ZAUGG has no problem coping with the labour intensive clearing.
Bike Cab: Improved comfort for passengers and operators
The new innovation from DOPPELMAYR was created in close collaboration with Bergbahnen Sölden and will provide easy bike transport on the Rotkoglbahn from this summer.
Country special – China
Far East meets Swiss quality: The emerging market of China has become a success story for BARTHOLET. We present four of the Swiss manufacturer’s projects here.
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.
Rüdersheim cable car is rebuilt
Barrier-free, comfortable and hospitable: The reconstruction of the valley station of the Rüdesheim cable car is progressing. The start of operations is planned for the second half of May.
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.
35% fewer machine hours
Whether at winter sports events or in everyday work: the digital technologies from PRINOTH ensure exceptionally resource-saving and cost-effective preparation.
Becoming digitally sustainable
Digitalisation can be employed as a lever to improve sustainability: researcher Christian Marheine from the University of St Gallen is convinced. He proves this with facts, figures and examples.
How price-sensitive are skiers?
The company Smart Pricer has conducted price sensitivity analyses among more than 10,000 customers of mountain railroads in Austria and Switzerland - with exciting results.
Enrope strengthens Salzbergbahn salt mine railway
The unique cable car to Obersalzberg had problems with the shorter service life of the hoist cable and the special transmission. German cable car manufacturer Enrope strengthened the drive – with much historical research and individual engineering.
Ski market collapses by a third
The sales figures of ski retailers for the past 2020/2021 season clearly show: open borders and open ski resorts in the coming weeks are crucial for both retailers and the industry.
Garaventa builds China’s biggest aerial tramway
Garaventa and the tourist destination Henan Baoquan Tourism Co., Ltd. have jointly opened up access to Baoquan’s striking hillside for tourists.