HTI expands into the USA: HKD Snowmakers becomes part of the group
HKD Snowmakers is one of the market leaders in snowmaking systems in the USA and Canada and is now becoming part of the HTI Group. Most recently, the company generated revenues of around 60 million US dollars and currently employs about 80 people. What are the companies expecting from the collaboration?
French ski resorts: record investment – but for what?
In 2024, French ski resorts invested a total of 568 million euros. That amounts to 34 percent of their net revenue. Where did this record sum go – and is there a trend emerging?
Italian Ski resorts measures against overtourism
In light of increasing visitor numbers, Italian ski resorts are increasingly focusing on targeted measures to sustainably manage tourism development.
Industry dispute: Ski season passes
Not everyone in central europes ski resort industry likes this move: Gstaad (Switzerland) have joined the Magic Pass. CEO Matthias In-Albon explains the decision, discusses the relationship with other alliances – such as the Epic or Ikon Pass – and responds to critics.
New geman winter strategy: bye-bye ski operations
Special circumstances require – or even force – special solutions, as at Jenner in Bavaria, Germany, with its dreamlike view of Königssee but suboptimal conditions for skiing. The operators decided to stop ski operations. Now, after the first season, they are taking stock.
Global Sustainability Ski Alliance
Eight leading ski resorts – from New Zealand to Austria and Norway – are joining forces for sustainable tourism. At the Interalpin trade fair in Innsbruck, the Global Sustainability Ski Alliance was officially launched – the first initiative of its kind in the ski industry.