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AeroMetro: High-Capacity Cable Car for Guatemala
Guatemala City is building its first urban cable car with the AeroMetro project. The system will be one of the world's largest, both in terms of capacity and infrastructure.
Too Tall for Singapore: Cable Car Forces AIDA Cruise Ship Refit
An AIDA cruise ship has to shrink. A reduced clearance in Singapore Harbour, caused by the reconstruction of a cable car system, has prompted AIDA Cruises to undertake an unusual modification.
Heilbronn: Planning Phase for Urban Cable Car Begins
The German city of Heilbronn has announced positive news: On 27 July 2026, the municipal council gave the go-ahead for the preliminary planning phase of the project. What has changed compared with earlier plans, and what are the findings of the feasibility study?
Brazil: New Coastal Cable Car Being Considered
Until the early 1990s, the Brazilian coastal city of Matinhos already had a cable car. At the time, it was one of the city’s most important tourist attractions and a major highlight of the entire coastal region. Now, the municipal administration is seeking to bring the system back.
Bangkok: Cable Car for Exclusive Cultural Experiences
Several new tourist attractions are set to be developed in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Plans include a cable car, a museum of contemporary art, and an immersive experience world.
Herne: Green Light for the Cable Car
The Herne City Council has approved the construction of Germany’s first urban cable car for public transportation. The project aims to transform the former Blumenthal coal mine site into a modern high-tech district with up to 4,000 jobs.
Stuttgart: New Cable Car Route in Focus
The German city of Stuttgart is examining a possible cable car route to the Robert Bosch Hospital. Although an assessment of a pilot route showed a negative cost-benefit ratio, city officials remain convinced that Stuttgart still has significant potential for cable car transport.
Following Paris: Portugal Plans Europe’s Second Urban Cable Car
The Portuguese city of Vila Nova de Gaia is set to launch a tender for an urban cable car project by the end of the summer. The cable car will be directly integrated into the city's metro network, following the example of Paris. The details.
Lucerne: City Rejects “CityLink” Cable Car Project
The cable car initiative has been rejected by Lucerne’s city council in Switzerland. According to the government, the project carries significant financial risks and does not offer a sustainable solution for urban transport. The project's initiators, however, strongly disagree. Here are the key arguments.
Powder Mountain is expanding for the 2026/2027 winter season.
"New lifts, more terrain, unbelievably uncrowded skiing:" This is how the Powder Mountain ski resort in Utah is promoting its investments for the upcoming winter season. Specifically, plans include a new construction project, a chairlift upgrade, and the brand-new Sundown Lodge.
Review of the global winter season
The 2026 International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism provides a global overview of the 2024/25 ski season and analyses the evolution of the ski industry worldwide. What is in the 18th edition of the industry study?
Gold Rush in Finland: Ski Resort Hides €20,000 Treasure
The Finnish ski resort Levi is attracting tourists with a spectacular PR stunt: a gold nugget worth €20,000 is hidden somewhere in the landscape. Throughout the summer, the resort will release clues designed to lead vacationers straight to the treasure.