Doppelmayr: technical and digital innovations
With the TRI-Line in the Swiss ski resort Hoch-Ybrig and the AI-supported chairlifts in the Austrian destinations Ischgl and Sölden, the Doppelmayr Group has implemented ropeway and digital innovations that will shape the industry worldwide for years to come.
Cable Car & Health: Fewer emissions in Medellín
The Colombian metropolis of Medellín has one of the largest urban cable car networks in the world, with 14.7 kilometers of route and 20 stations. This system leads to lower CO2 emissions, with positive financial and social effects. The Vienna University of Technology has compiled relevant figures.
Digital Nudging: How do you get people to be sustainably mobile?
Digital nudging motivates people to use more sustainable mobility options, such as switching from the car to cycling or public transport, or walking. The focus is on “soft interventions” that can be implemented digitally and work without restrictions or bans. A free handbook from Salzburg Research provides concrete recommendations for action and ideas for transport operators, authorities, and institutions.
AI in Guest Communication: Three Examples from Tourism
Guest communication is an area where AI is increasingly being utilized. It answers questions, processes emails, guides guests on-site - and provides businesses with valuable information about visitors in the process. Three examples of how AI helps organizations and travelers.
Spanish ski resorts are investing heavily
With Astún and Alto Campoo, two Spanish ski resorts are investing heavily in their infrastructure: new cable cars, slopes, snow groomers, and beginner areas are to be acquired or implemented. The details.
Deer Valley Resort to Welcome New Luxury Addition
With the announcement of the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences, one of North America’s most renowned ski destinations is set to gain a new luxury landmark. Located in the heart of the Park City mountains, this ski-in, ski-out resort is scheduled for completion by 2028, promising a world-class experience.