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!
Marijana Jakic new CEO of St. Moritz Tourism AG
The St. Moritz native and member of the management of Engadin Tourism prevailed in an open application process out of around 80 applications. Marijana Jakic will officially take up her post on 1 September 2023.
Rope Maintenance: new developments and tips
Ropeway ropes are a critical component for the operation of a ropeway. To ensure the optimal performance of these, regular care and maintenance is essential.
Green light for the Loser panorama lift
As reported by ORF and the "Kleine Zeitung", the Supreme Cableway Authority granted approval for the new cableway in Styria. Construction work is to start as early as July.
Replacement facility in Chur to improve recreational offerings
The new replacement installation Chur - Fülian - Brambrüesch is assumed to have a transport capacity of 1,400 persons/hour. The existing Chur-Känzeli and Känzeli-Brambrüesch installations will be dismantled in accordance with the law.
Bartholet: Unforgettable fun experiences
With the new bike rack, bicycles can be transported comfortably and quickly. The holder offers a higher transport capacity, flexible positioning options and an elegant design that perfectly matches the modern gondola lift.
NSAA: Networking of the american ski industry
From 8 to 11 May, the North American ski world met in Savannah. SI was also on spot at the convention to find out about the latest innovations in alpine technology.
Season review: Positive statistics in the Alpine region
The winter season 2022/23 was characterized by challenges, however, the statistics of the ski resorts in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy show that the pleasure of skiing remains undiminished among guests.
Indian Minister visited Innsbruck
During his stay in Tyrol, India's Cabinet Minister for Roads and Transport Nitin Gadkari visited Innsbruck's Nordkettenbahnen. The interest of the visit is based on the fact that India is pursuing a program worth 15 billion dollars, which includes the construction of 260 ropeway installations to be completed in the next five years.
Historic project opens in Zermatt
With the opening of the new Matterhorn Glacier Ride II 3S lift, a superlative generation project becomes reality: the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing and thus the first continuous connection between Switzerland and Italy across the Alpine ridge.
The digital mountain
The mountain is digital! This is good both for people and for the environment: with artificial intelligence, it is possible to achieve a mountain experience that offers a high level of value added.
Doppelmayr: Digital sunrise with Clair
With clair, the confusing mass of notes on paper is a thing of the past. The cloud-based software platform log saves operators time and helps them not to lose track.
Inauen-Schätti: Modernisation in Bannalp
The Fell-Chrüzhütte aerial cableway in Bannalp underwent a complete renewal at the end of 2022. Within two months, the cable car installation was brought up to the latest standard by INAUEN-SCHÄTTI.