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Mike Goar: “Europe hast great potential!”
Why is the global ski resort operator Vail Resorts investing in Switzerland? How is the company avoiding “Americanization“? And are there any other ski resorts on the shopping list? Mike Goar, COO Vail Resorts Switzerland, talks with the SI magazine about strategies and challenges.
Climate change: strategies for ski resorts
Global warming presents challenges for ski resorts worldwide. Using Switzerland as an example, we can see how ski resort operators assess the situation and how they can respond.
Becker: best lining for cable cars
Friction pulley linings of cable cars usually wear out quickly. However, a new manufacturer is now shaking up the market. The company BECKER produces durable, high-performance, and affordable linings – thanks to a process that sets them apart from the competition.
Tatra Mountains are becoming popular
The Tatra Mountains in southern Poland are experiencing a significant rise in popularity, attracting over 2.6 million visitors by the end of July 2024, according to recent statistics from the Tatra National Park (TPN). What are the reasons?
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.
Bordeaux: A cable car over the Garonne?
Already realised in Toulouse, Grenoble and Brest, currently under construction in Paris. Will an urban cable car now follow in Bordeaux? The French city is planning a cable car that will make it easy to cross the River Garonne in future.
An urban cable car for chilean harbour city?
The city of Talcahuano has 148,440 inhabitants and is located in the agglomeration of Concepción in the Región del Biobío. The harbour town has a military and industrial character. And soon a cable car? In any case, the responsible ministry has proposed several cable car routes.
First the cable car, then the settlers
The West German city of Herne plans to convert a disused mining site into a technology park. The problem: the Blumenthal area is an isolated traffic island, surrounded by large railway facilities and existing buildings that make traditional transportation options impractical. Therefore, since the beginning of the project, the local government has been pushing for an urban cable car.
Salta discusses urban cable car
The Argentine city of Salta has grown significantly. Both the president of the San Bernardo Cable Car and the Secretary of Culture and Tourism of Salta are now considering alternative transportation solutions, with a primary focus on an urban cable car.
Indian city of Itanagar to introduce cable cars
The government of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh plans to revolutionize urban transport in the city of Itanagar with a new cable car system. Mayor Tamme Phassang announced that discussions about the cable car are in the final phase.
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.