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A challenge for niche adventure companies is to navigate growth while maintaining the experience's appeal in the first place.
Selene Brophy | 7 months ago
News Blog
Roch Ventures, a €150 million ($160.2 million) fund for travel tech startups in Europe and Israel, has made its first investment. The Luxembourg-based fund made an investment in WeSki, a startup booking engine focused on the ski and snowboard industry. Roch Ventures is leading the round with participation from Waze founder Uri Levine, TravelPerk CEO…
Justin Dawes | 1 year ago
Tourism
Some skiers say Vail Resorts had an epic fail with its Epic Pass. But the fascinating interplay between the U.S. ski giant's subscription model and its mergers-and-acquisitions strategy means it will maintain its dynamic stance.
Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago
Urban destinations in France may be miffed by the government's vow to push domestic tourists toward the slopes to make up for the loss of UK skiers. But you can't please everyone.
Reuters | 2 years ago
Coronavirus
South Korea's managed to stay ahead of the curve by basically staying ahead of the curve. Unlike many other nations, it's not afraid to make tough calls.
Sangmi Cha, Reuters | 3 years ago
The ski travel market has been behind the curve compared to the broader travel market, but with recent investments in back-end technology and the embrace of a dynamic pricing marketplace, it is poised to leapfrog and nurture innovations that will enhance the quality of the experience.
Jason Clampet, Skift | 9 years ago
In related news, the Nebraska surfing competition is simply waiting for the waves to start before it begins its inaugural season.
Skift | 9 years ago
There are tradeoffs with smaller operations -- slower chairlifts, lackluster lodging -- but being able to travel back in time to what skiing was like before it was big business is a definite lure.
The Guardian | 10 years ago
Vermont’s ski industry benefitted from a return in leisure travel and its position to serve a large number of short-haul markets in the northeast U.S.
Associated Press | 11 years ago
No; North Korea is controversial destination and Kim Jong-un’s vision of foreigners flocking to his resort is as misguided as the rest of his regime.
Julian Ryall Tokyo, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago
