MANAGEMENT & TOURISM
Management & human resources, organisation & logistics, training & instruction, marketing, tourism and hospitality in the cable car and mountain railway industry.
New CEO at WYSSEN USA Inc.
Starting from August 1, 2023, Walter Steinkogler handed over the leadership of WYSSEN USA Inc. to Jamie Yount. With his extensive experience as an avalanche expert, he will support the team as CEO.
New bike area opened at Snow-Space Salzburg
Since Friday, 28 July 2023, the Snow Space Salzburg mountain railways have been offering a new attraction for children and young people: The woom bike area in Wagrain. The new Kids Bike Park was designed in cooperation with the bike manufacturer woom and is specially designed for children and young people aged 2 to 14.
Thomas Maierhofer is the new CEO of Gleterschbahnen Kaprun
On 31 July, Norbert Karlsböck terminated his mandate as sole board member of Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG at his own request after the expiry of his term of office in order to retire at the end of September. Thomas Maierhofer will take over the position as CEO on 1 August.
Marijana Jakic new CEO of St. Moritz Tourism AG
The St. Moritz native and member of the management of Engadin Tourism prevailed in an open application process out of around 80 applications. Marijana Jakic will officially take up her post on 1 September 2023.
NSAA: Networking of the american ski industry
From 8 to 11 May, the North American ski world met in Savannah. SI was also on spot at the convention to find out about the latest innovations in alpine technology.
Season review: Positive statistics in the Alpine region
The winter season 2022/23 was characterized by challenges, however, the statistics of the ski resorts in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy show that the pleasure of skiing remains undiminished among guests.
Indian Minister visited Innsbruck
During his stay in Tyrol, India's Cabinet Minister for Roads and Transport Nitin Gadkari visited Innsbruck's Nordkettenbahnen. The interest of the visit is based on the fact that India is pursuing a program worth 15 billion dollars, which includes the construction of 260 ropeway installations to be completed in the next five years.
Destination Management: Gastein mountain railways rely on data
Gastein mountain railways use AI technology for anonymous recording of visitor numbers and distributions at key points in the ski resort. The advantages of this are felt by guests, staff and management alike.
Innsbruck Exhibition Centre: Innovation at the Interalpin
From 19th to 21st April 2023 the whole world will once again be the guests of Innsbruck at the INTERALPIN trade fair. After a four-year hiatus, the cable car and Alpine technology industry will meet again in the Alpine metropolis.
Gravity Cart: Family fun all year round
Even France is struggling with its precipitation levels and year-round operation is consequently necessary in many places. 4experience in France is therefore relying on marketing of the Gravity Cart.
Quebec: Government funding to boost Canadian ski tourism
The Canadian government announced its plan to generously fund Quebec ski resorts.
IMTA has new council and leadership
In the course of the second General Assembly, the new Council for the International Mountain Tourism Alliance was elected.