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New cable car at Levi Ski Resort
Levi Ski Resort in Finland continues its long-term investment program. This year, it focuses on increasing lift capacity on the south slopes, aiming to enhance the area’s functionality. The new Sunny Express chairlift will boost capacity and speed up access to the main pistes.
Ski Boom in Central Asia
Winter tourism is taking off across Central Asia. In Kazakhstan, a new mountain cluster is planned, Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Too Resort is under full construction, while Uzbekistan boosts skiing with support from France. Additionally, Eurasia forms a partnership with Grandvalira Andorra.
Cable Car Construction: Trends in the Alpine Region
Dozens of new cable cars and chairlifts were put into operation across the Alpine region for the 2025/26 ski season. Having covered many innovations separately, SI now brings together the key features emerging across multiple completed projects.
Turning Guest Adventures engagement in measurable value
Alturos Destinations introduces a scalable system that transforms passive ski days into structured, revenue-driven digital adventures within the Skiline app. This is not an add-on. It is a strategic engagement engine built to steer guest behaviour in real time. It is a Skiline Adventure!
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Boost your Business in the mountains
For eight years, the Mountain Network Summit connects cable car & alpine tourism professionals. In 2026, participants can expect industry-relevant keynotes from the fields of Investments, Spas, and Tunnel Construction. Bonus: interactive format for sharing experiences and mutual support.
AI in Guest Communication: Three Examples from Tourism
Guest communication is an area where AI is increasingly being utilized. It answers questions, processes emails, guides guests on-site - and provides businesses with valuable information about visitors in the process. Three examples of how AI helps organizations and travelers.
Deer Valley Resort to Welcome New Luxury Addition
With the announcement of the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences, one of North America’s most renowned ski destinations is set to gain a new luxury landmark. Located in the heart of the Park City mountains, this ski-in, ski-out resort is scheduled for completion by 2028, promising a world-class experience.
Spanish ski resorts are investing heavily
With Astún and Alto Campoo, two Spanish ski resorts are investing heavily in their infrastructure: new cable cars, slopes, snow groomers, and beginner areas are to be acquired or implemented. The details.
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SI-URBAN
Dominican Republic: Cable Car Renovation for 20 Million US Dollars
A popular tourist destination in Puerto Plata is set to receive a modernized facility. Extensive infrastructure improvements are planned, including technical upgrades and barrier-free access. How is the project being financed?
Ski Boom in Central Asia
Winter tourism is taking off across Central Asia. In Kazakhstan, a new mountain cluster is planned, Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Too Resort is under full construction, while Uzbekistan boosts skiing with support from France. Additionally, Eurasia forms a partnership with Grandvalira Andorra.
Dominican Republic: Cable Car Renovation for 20 Million US Dollars
A popular tourist destination in Puerto Plata is set to receive a modernized facility. Extensive infrastructure improvements are planned, including technical upgrades and barrier-free access. How is the project being financed?
Peru: New cable car set to open soon
In Lima, a new alternative means of transport is currently under construction, which is also intended to serve as a new tourist attraction. What is known about the project?
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Urban Cable Cars: Potential- and barrier factores
The Munich metropolitan area, home to approximately 1.5 million residents, is heavily influenced by commuter traffic. At the same time, there are deficiencies in tangential cross-connections within the public transport network. What factors speak for or against implementing an urban cable car?
Plans in the homeland of cable cars
Ropeways are inextricably linked to Switzerland, shaping the country‘s image as a destination for sports and nature. However, the urban variant has struggled to gain a foothold. Nevertheless, several projects are underway, some of which are already quite far along.
Cable Car as a Booster
How do urban cable cars empower economies and communities? Urban cable cars are more than just a means of transport; they trigger positive social and economic effects. Clemens Schneider has researched exactly which effects these are for the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg (Germany).
Germany: Where are urban cable cars being planned?
Urban cable cars seem to be a perennial media topic, particularly in Germany: ideas pop up in many places, only to disappear shortly thereafter. However, there are projects that are being pursued with increasing seriousness. An overview.
