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« Previous Story | The Industry Report Home Page | Next Story » January 28, 2009 CNL Acquires Berkshire Gem Jiminy Peak Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, LLC, owned by Brian and Tyler Fairbank and Joseph O'Donnell, will continue to operate the resort under a 40-year lease with CNL. "Brian was looking for long-term stability, particularly in this current economic climate," CNL Lifestyle Properties Vice President and Managing Director Steve Rice told The Industry Report. ...continue reading » January 26, 2009 XC's Future: 'It's Not The Snow, It's How It's Marketed,' Says Wiesel "I'd bet we'll see major growth again soon," Wiesel told The Industry Report in an exclusive, in-depth interview from his home in Colorado. "I think the real caveat isn't snow, because great trails only need six compacted inches for skiing, but instead, how smart we can be at marketing a really good, diverse product." Who does Wiesel think ought to be the targeting of this marketing effort? "If we're going to grow, the Nordic business has to cultivate women's markets. They're the primary decision makers for vacations and very often for equipment purchases. ...continue reading » Rescues In The Backcountry: A Fine Line On Who Gets The Bill
That "adventurous lure" is a big reason why people ski. But, the flip side has become a growing concern for resort and rescue officials. Skiers and snowboarders love the freedom of skiing on steep or gladed backcountry terrain, but rescue operations to get them out of trouble can be time-consuming and expensive. ...continue reading » Elvis Is Leaving The Building; SIA Bids Vegas Adieu This Week
January 14, 2009 Optimism Mixes With Sustainability Efforts As Northeast Operators Meet In Vermont That relief coincided with an over-riding theme building on NSAA's sustainability programs during this economic downtown. One example of that optimism came from Tom Meyers, veteran marketer with Wachusett Mountain, who said, "We're seeing a strong season. We lost five days to a power outage in mid-December, but night racing and ski school programs are in full swing. We're seeing full parking lots mid-week, which shows a lot of enthusiasm out there despite a tough economy." ...continue reading » January 12, 2009 Brushing Off Bad News? Skiers, Riders Are A Resilient Lot
The response from several industry sources leads to the conclusion that skiers and riders are a forward-looking bunch, more concerned with the quality of snow than yesterday's headlines. ...continue reading » iPhone Snow App Already A Winner: 'It's A Game Changer' "We were the first to come out with an iPhone application for skiers to be able to receive snow reports, news, and information and we quickly discovered that this is a game changer," Mountain News Corp. Managing Director Chad Dyer told The Industry Report. Dyer said the response has been surprisingly gratifying with more than 53,000 iPhone visits coming directly to the OnTheSnow.com Web site for more information in December after using the application. He said the app, which became available in late October, has been downloaded from the iPhone Apps Store 25,300 times at $1.99 each. ...continue reading » Say Boo - Index Reports 78 Percent Of Us Web Before Traveling
The Travel Trust Index Report looks at the booking behaviors and preference of Americans and focuses on the trust levels for the many options available. The key findings: 78 percent use the Web to make travel decisions; 68 percent trust the Web for travel-related advice; only 5 percent say travel agencies are their must trusted source for information. ...continue reading » January 08, 2009 Avalanche Destroys Snoqualmie Lift; Cascade Ski Areas Close
Most of the Cascades received 24-50 inches of snow in January's first few days. But freezing levels on Monday skyrocketed, ushering in heavy rains and strong winds. A foot of rain pelted mountain passes and ski resorts - water that seeped through snow layers, significantly increasing the avalanche danger by Wednesday. "Rain adds weight to the snow, but no strength," Mark Moore, Director of the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center, told The Industry Report. "It just loaded a fragile snow pack." ...continue reading » |
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