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SI-ALPINE
Turning Guest Adventures engagement in measurable value
Alturos Destinations introduces a scalable system that transforms passive ski days into structured, revenue-driven digital adventures within the Skiline app. This is not an add-on. It is a strategic engagement engine built to steer guest behaviour in real time. It is a Skiline Adventure!
Driving Force for E-Mobility
With the MyMountainNature initiative, the german-austrian ski resort Oberstdorf · Kleinwalsertal is a pioneer in sustainable operations and aim to break new ground. For them, mountain e-mobility holds great potential. Board members Henrik Volpert & Johannes Krieg discuss this in an interview.
Cable Car Camping: A new era for Mountain Resorts
At the latest since COVID-19, the camping boom has been omnipresent across Europe – in spring, summer, and autumn. But guests are also arriving with motorhomes and campers during the winter. Is this a global opportunity for the ski resort industry?
X-Track-Chain: Minimal Snow Cover? Maximum Efficiency!
The new 6-band X-Track chain from Kässbohrer impresses with precision that inspires. The “footwear” for PistenBullys proves maximum efficiency with minimal snow cover.
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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.
How ropeways can harness solar power
In Bolivia’s administrative center, La Paz, the “Mi Teleférico” сable car network is taking another step toward sustainability: while the cabins are already equipped with solar panels, the operator is now working on a model for generating its own renewable energy. The challenges and opportunities involved affect not only “Mi Teleférico” but many other cable car operators as well. Which aspects are particularly important, and what solutions are being implemented?
Boost your Business in the mountains
For eight years, the Mountain Network Summit connects cable car & alpine tourism professionals. In 2026, participants can expect industry-relevant keynotes from the fields of Investments, Spas, and Tunnel Construction. Bonus: interactive format for sharing experiences and mutual support.
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.
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SI-URBAN
RhyLift: Software engineer’s cable car project for Schaffhausen
In Schaffhausen, Switzerland, a local resident has independently developed a cable car project running from the train station up to the Breite district. In his view, this could significantly ease daily commuting. How might the route look?
Driving Force for E-Mobility
With the MyMountainNature initiative, the german-austrian ski resort Oberstdorf · Kleinwalsertal is a pioneer in sustainable operations and aim to break new ground. For them, mountain e-mobility holds great potential. Board members Henrik Volpert & Johannes Krieg discuss this in an interview.
Cable Car Camping: A new era for Mountain Resorts
At the latest since COVID-19, the camping boom has been omnipresent across Europe – in spring, summer, and autumn. But guests are also arriving with motorhomes and campers during the winter. Is this a global opportunity for the ski resort industry?
X-Track-Chain: Minimal Snow Cover? Maximum Efficiency!
The new 6-band X-Track chain from Kässbohrer impresses with precision that inspires. The “footwear” for PistenBullys proves maximum efficiency with minimal snow cover.
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TOPICS
Germany: Where are urban cable cars being planned?
Urban cable cars seem to be a perennial media topic, particularly in Germany: ideas pop up in many places, only to disappear shortly thereafter. However, there are projects that are being pursued with increasing seriousness. An overview.
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.
Cable Car as a Booster
How do urban cable cars empower economies and communities? Urban cable cars are more than just a means of transport; they trigger positive social and economic effects. Clemens Schneider has researched exactly which effects these are for the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg (Germany).
Plose Cable Car: Bressanone advances planning
The Plose cable car project, which is planned to connect the Italian town of Bressanone with the Plose mountain range, is undergoing significant changes. The route over the town has been drastically reduced, and some originally planned sections have been dropped. Here are the details.
