PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
Planning and building projects: cable cars and stations, infrastructure, hospitality, attractions & orchestration
Cable Car Extension in Bonn: A Vision for the Future
The planned cable car in Bonn (Germany) aims to revolutionize public transportation while crossing the Rhine. However, the extension to Ramersdorf and „Om Berg“ faces obstacles, according to a recent feasibility study.
New Design for the Cable Car to Ještěd in Liberec
The city of Liberec plans to construct a new cable car to Ještěd, which will feature an innovative, UFO-inspired cabin to transport visitors to the top. The winning design by Czech designer Anna Marešová focuses on a modern aesthetic that perfectly complements the iconic Ještěd Tower.
New Lift Installations for Apriltsi in Bulgaria
With the construction of new lift installations, the municipality of Apriltsi is making the fascinating nature of the Balkan Mountains accessible to everyone. MOUNTAIN PLANNING supports the project with sustainable and innovative solutions.
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.
Smartly staged mountain scenery
Best practice at Dachstein (Austria): After the renovation and reconstruction of the mountain station, is more than ever a prime example of how impressive nature can be made captivating through clever staging. Reason enough for an interview with Georg Bliem, CEO of Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen.
The world’s first energy self-sufficient cable car!
Almost self-sufficient on the Zwölferhorn with green energy: from this summer, Doppelmayr's D-Line gondola lift will run on solar power produced in-house. But how is this possible?
Colorado (USA): substantial investments
Riding the “snow-mentum” from a new statewide skier visit record of 14.8 million during the 2022-23 ski season, the member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA are gearing up for another fantastic season complete with brand-new terrain, new lifts, new restaurants, and new investments in housing and childcare for ski industry workers.
Glacier 3000: Tunnel for one of the world‘s steepest slopes
With a bold move in form of an incredibly steep tunnel, ski resort Glacier 3000 will soon connect its mid-station with the Col du Pillon mountain pass below. The outcome is a 41-degree drop, guaranteeing an adrenaline rush on the way down.
Megatrend Glamping
The local hotel industry is discovering the megatrend of glamping as a new business potential.
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.
Destination: Success!
Touristic summer and winter concepts for families: faszinatour, based in Immenstadt in the Allgäu region, is a pioneer in the outdoor industry operating throughout Europe. They advise investors and operators in the leisure industry regarding the development of holistic concepts for recreational destinations.