CABLE CARS INTERNATIONAL
As THE go to trade journal for all topics related to the cable car business, alpine management and tourism, SI Magazine offers an excellent source of information for decision makers operating within the winter sports industry. We will keep you up to date on all things related to ropeways and mountain railways in Austria. Additionally, we’ll take a close look at important current issues affecting this area of commerce, such as crucial information on environmental topics and the sustainability of cable cars. Our goal is to cover all important areas of the ropeway industry and to offer you a single, reliable source of information. Let us inspire you to new ideas!
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.
World’s largest indoor ski resort to open in autumn
The size of eleven soccer fields, with a 450-meter slope and an 83-meter vertical drop – the world’s largest indoor ski resort is currently being built in Shenzhen, China. The opening is planned for November 2025. Here are the details.
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.
Narvik investing heavily
Cable cars, snowmaking systems, and slope equipment: the ski resort Narvikfjellet Allmenn AS is investing more than 53 million euros in its infrastructure. The reason is the 2029 Ski World Championships in Narvik. In addition, the organizers have defined ten pillars that will shape the event.
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.
Cable car model urgently needs shelter
A desperate plea for help has reached the SI editorial team. The Fischertechnik cable car model at a 1:10 scale is about to lose its home and is urgently looking for a new place to stay. The world’s largest and most complex Fischertechnik model is at risk of being dismantled — along with a project into which 25 volunteers have poured thousands of hours of work. Can someone from the industry step in to help?
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.
Trump’s tariffs: How severely do they impact the European cable car industry?
A possible increase in US tariffs to as much as 20 percent is causing concern in Europe. The American market is also important for the cable car industry. How severely are suppliers in the Alpine region affected – and what can they do about it? An assessment from those affected and industry experts.
KFX by Kässbohrer saves time and money
With the unique KFX fast exchange system from KÄSSBOHRER for the rapid attachment and removal of rear attachments in under 30 seconds, an exceptionally efficient, flexible and targeted use of the PistenBully with or without a tiller is possible.
Mountain Summit: Input for leaders
Key entrepreneurs from the alpine tourism and ski resort industries will share their experiences and discover the latest trends to help grow their businesses.
Ski industry is healthy after Covid-19
To this conclusion came the authors of the 17th edition of the International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism by Laurent Vanat. The data shows that ski resorts are far from the end of the story – often predicted by mainstream media – and are consolidating after the pandemic.