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Thinking about booking a ski trip this winter? ⛷ You could save big bucks by picking the right resort! 💰 Check out this great article from Rebecca Pokora that ranks the 10 best U.S. ski resorts for the money 🏆 (and the 10 worst 😕 ) based on a new Forbes Advisor study.

The perfect Austrian ski resort — and why it’s fighting for survival - https://on.ft.com/48o7Eul via @FT. Great article illustrating one of the challenges facing the ski-ing industry.

Whilst the 23/24 winter wasn’t for the most part, nearly as doomsday as some media reports portrayed it, the medium-term outlook for corporate ski trips is one of change. Projections are for higher altitude, more exclusive and pricier events. But traditional resorts are busy adapting their event products to cater for a changing snowpack. Certainly, at the beginning and end of winter, there are likely to be many new distractions to complement the skiing. https://lnkd.in/d2r7uBVJ #incentivetravel #incentives #incentiveprofs #corporateevents #corporateeventplanner #eventmanagement #eventprofsuk #jaggedhorizons #events #MICE #meetings #meetingsandevents #conferenceplanning #altitudefestival  

As the climate change continues to impact ski resorts globally, and real estate pricing in many resorts, expect to hear more about “ski resilience” going forward. An interesting FT article below in which Furano, one of Hokkaido's most popular resorts, scores in the top 20 globally in terms of ski resilience. #skiing #hotels #resorts #Furano #Niseko #Hokkaido #Japan https://lnkd.in/gUz97CQh

Its been a record year for Inghams ski and train travel! This year we had a big push to help customers get to the Alps by train and, as the ski season draws to a close, I am so pleased to see that we have exceeded our passenger target and have sent more people than ever by train to 17 of our 70 different ski resorts. We do our best to reduce carbon emissions through the entire trip but putting customers on a train is the single most impactful thing we can do.  For my mind, when train travel is practicable it’s one of the most relaxing ways to get from point A to point B. The travel times can be surprising- Inghams can get you from London to top French resorts in around 9 hours and top Austrian resorts in 12. It won’t work for every resort or every customer but when it does, it is a great way to go. Of course, it doesn't end with skiing - a huge range of trips and destinations are available by train this spring and beyond through Inghams, Inntravel and Explore Worldwide #travel #ski #sustainability

How is climate change impacting skiing 🎿 in Europe?  Declining snow cover as a result of climate change is disrupting ski resorts ⛷️ across Europe, which play a major role in the economies of many of Europe’s mountain regions. As a result, these resorts are increasingly turning to artificial snowmaking 🌨️ as an adaptation measure to produce reliable snow cover for their pistes. However, the effectiveness of snowmaking is highly variable and its use is controversial in mountain areas 🏔️. Read more from Dr Samuel Morin, Dr Hugues FRANCOIS, Raphaëlle Samacoïts, David Neil Bird, Judith Köberl and Dr Franz Prettenthaler here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3Ei5nUT #SkiResorts #Snowmaking #ClimateChange

Hyogo ski resort reopens, but bleak outlook as warm weather to continue - https://lnkd.in/gmFZe7-m HYOGO, Jan 09 (News On Japan) - A ski resort in Kami Town, Hyogo Prefecture, has resumed operations after a five-day closure, and only 3 days after a 'snow begging' ritual was performed. The Hachi Kita Ski Resort in Kami Town, which opened in December, had to suspend its operations on Jan 4 due to a lack of snowfall. The onset of cold weather from Sunday allowed the resort to reopen on Monday. However, with temperatures expected to rise from Tuesday, and no snowfall forecast until around January 13, the ski resort faces another week of challenges. The snow prayer ceremony was held for the first time in 23 years, and may need to be repeated. Related article: Ski resort prays for snow https://lnkd.in/g3HzgAVU News On Japan - Jan 09 A ski resort in Kami Town, Hyogo Prefecture, has resumed operations after a five-day closure, and only 3 days after a 'snow begging' ritual was performed. News On Japan - Jan 09 A record-breaking snowfall of 68 centimeters was recorded in 24 hours in Otaru City, Hokkaido, until early Morning morning, causing long traffic jams and forcing residents to start shoveling snow. News On Japan - Jan 09 The golden roof of Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto was lightly covered with snow Monday morning for the first time this winter. News On Japan - Jan 08 Coming of Age Day was celebrated on Monday at Tokyo DisneySea, with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse gracing the stage, entertaining the young adults with song and dance. NHK - Jan 07 The transport ministry says Runway C at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, where a Japan Airlines passenger plane and a Coast Guard aircraft collided last week, will reopen on Monday. News On Japan - Jan 07 Kami Town in western Japan held its first 'snow begging' ritual in 23 years as lack of snowfall has forced ski resorts to remain closed. SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channel - Jan 06 Japan Travel Update - Things to do in Tokyo Japan 2024. We'll introduce 10 new tourist attractions opening in Tokyo in 2024 including teamLab planets tokyo, and Shibuya AXSH. News On Japan - Jan 05 JR Kyushu has decided to discontinue displaying the name tags of train drivers and conductors, which were previously posted inside the trains on conventional lines. News On Japan - Jan 05 One of Japan's most beloved lions, 'San', who reached the ripe old age of 22, equivalent to about 100 human years, has passed away at the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya. News On Japan - Jan 02 A tourist attraction in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has been damaged by the earthquake, with footage showing a large amount of earth and trees collapsing into the sea followed by clouds of dust. News On Japan - Dec 31 Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Tokyo Disneyland is taking a

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The future of ski resorts is evolving towards becoming a year-round destination, particularly in response to the challenges posed by less reliable snowfall. In America, it marks a significant shift in economics towards subscription-based passes and real estate-driven models in America—which global destinations will benefit from this shift? #tourism #futureoftourism #skiing

In the midst of climate change concerns and low snowfall season, how are ski resorts posting record numbers? The strategy is genius. Over the past 6 years, single day pass prices have tripled. This move has made it illogical, and unaffordable, to plan one off ski trips. Enter the multi resort "Season Ski Pass" Families make a decision. We are skiing multiple times this season, or we are not skiing at all. Fast forward, now 73% of Vail Resorts lift ticket revenue comes from season passes. Access to multiple ski locations and the associated discount of the pass vs. day lift ticket cause skiing / snowboarding to skyrocket in popularity. The ironic twist to it all? The move to consolidation and multi-location season passes by Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company has created a "rising tides lift all boats" scenario for independent ski resorts. There are so many amazing lessons here #pricingstrategy #casestudy #skiing https://lnkd.in/gyEqN3nd