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June 29, 2009 Show Him The Money: Weichsel Plans To Shake Up Hall Of Fame
He told The Industry Report in an interview last week that he plans to reach those financial goals by increasing general membership, tapping board members, and creating special categories for industry-related corporations and organizations of various sizes. Stepped-up fundraising is vital to stop the erosion of the Hall's endowment, which is used these days to cover the difference between expenditures of $100,000 against $25,000 in income. Tapping endowment to make up $75,000 each year is a slippery slope. It often leads to serious trouble for any organization, much like hitting the 401k too soon in one's retirement. ...continue reading » How Will Tour Operators Fare? Erna Low Studies Raise Questions
The study, in its International Passenger Survey, predicts 2009 probably will see big negative growth for a considerable time and only the second fall in overseas holidays in a decade (after 2008). Still, the report is optimistic that skiers will find a way to keep skiing in the future. The Erna Low report says there will be plenty of changes in ski travelers' habits. They will look for less expensive departure dates; seek "self catering packages," as opposed to a "we do it all for you" chalet holiday; a preference to drive themselves; and will seek out less costly resorts with good quality accommodation. ...continue reading » Summer Shorts: 'Governor Otten' And Speedos
...You may be planning a vacation in Europe this summer. A European travel agency has compiled its list of the worst "beach fashion blunders." The worst? Frenchmen in Speedos, followed by Germans in the nude; Brits in Mankinis; Spanish senoritas in thongs; and Italians in animal prints. Choose your beachwear carefully. "Ugly Americans" haven't made the list yet. ...continue reading » June 15, 2009 How Bad Was It For Euros Crossing The Pond To Ski? How Good Might It Be?
Still, European-based tour operators straw-polled by The Industry Report claimed business held up, thanks in part to a large number of early bookings taken before all the turmoil began. We should add they weren't exactly keen on providing real numbers ("We're still looking at the final numbers, but one thing is for sure, we didn't increase our sales to North America," is a typical comment, along with, "Not as good as the heady heights of 2007-08 but still a successful season.") What lies ahead for the coming winter season? ...continue reading » The Future Of The Industry: Start With Level 1 Ski School
NSAA President Michael Berry told The Industry Report the way to do that is to refocus ski schools by putting the best instructors with the greatest knack for working with "never-evers" into Level 1 beginner classes. Berry first outlined this strategy at the NSAA Annual Convention in Florida last month, and has been pushing it on a swing across the country in recent days. ...continue reading » Summer Shorts: Now Here's A Stimulus Package
June 01, 2009 Perino To Headline Colorado Ski Country Confab: 'Energy Issues Have Consequences'
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