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.
Minister in SI Interview: Three Urban Cable Cars for Chile
In June, a tender was launched in Chile to build a cable car that will connect the cities of Iquique and Alto Hospicio. The project is expected to cost around 126 million dollars. In addition, several more urban cable cars are planned across the country. Chile’s Minister of Transport, Juan Carlos Muñoz, spoke about the initiative in an interview with SI at the UITP Summit.
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.
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.
Current situation in Europe
More than six years have passed since PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) conducted a comprehensive study on the cable car industry in Austria and Switzerland. Which predictions have come true – and which have not? Roland Schegg from PwC Switzerland answers in the SI interview.
Staging: What ski resorts can learn from amuesement parks
Ski resort Consultant Lukas Melzer talks about the relationship between staging and attractions, visitor management in the mountains – and what ski resorts can learn from amusement parks.