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Cable cars and cableways function as an efficient means of transport in an urban setting. Find out more on our blog!
Interview with Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General UITP
“We´re heading into a new era of the UITP Summit“ - Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), discusses the new annual summit format, which will extend beyond Europe next year, and unveils the program awaiting participants at this year‘s event, which will take place in Hamburg from June 15 to 18.
Ajaccio: Cable car under construction in Corsica
“Angelo“ is the name of the urban cable car with three sections, set to open in Ajaccio, Corsica, in 2025. It will form an intermodal system with the bus network and shuttle boat lines. Construction is progressing, and the POMA cable car blends seamlessly into the landscape.
Millions for cable car in Heilbronn
The vision of an urban cable car in Heilbronn (Germany) is coming within reach: the state of Baden-Württemberg and the city of Heilbronn have signed a joint declaration of intent to implement the project. There is also the prospect of funding in the millions.
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.
Towers – lifeless climbing protection system in Paris
For maintenance purposes, cable car towers are often equipped with ladders. In urban areas, these are vulnerable to vandalism, self-harm, or even sabotage. To address this, operators and manufacturers of the new cable car in Paris are using the HighStep Systems climbing protection system, which includes rails, climbing shoes, and a portable lift.
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.
Know-how for urban cable cars
City and technology in perfect harmony: The Vorarlberg-based (Austria) cable car planning office MELZER & HOPFNER knows what is necessary for the optimal integration of a cable car into the urban environment. With over 35 years of experience, the engineers integrate the cable car conceptually in the best possible way into the cityscape.
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.
India’s first urban cable car
To ease congestion in the sacred city, BARTHOLET is building India’s first urban cable car system. With 148 cabins gliding above the streets, this Swiss engineered solution is set to transform everyday transport for locals, pilgrims, and tourists.
Skyline: Digital storytelling for the slopes
In a world where outdoor sports meet digital innovation, Skiline is setting new standards in how winter adventures are experienced, tracked, remembered, and shared. Developed by ALTUROS Destinations, this pioneering platform is already used by 6 million users across 350+ ski resorts.