New Ski Pass Leads to Crowds at Jackson Hole Ski Resort
Tim Sohn, Bloomberg
Locals’ fears — of overtourism and the corporatization of their ski town — are already coming true. Alterra’s new Ikon Pass will only speed up the process.
5 months ago
Tim Sohn, Bloomberg
Locals’ fears — of overtourism and the corporatization of their ski town — are already coming true. Alterra’s new Ikon Pass will only speed up the process.
5 months ago
Dylan Griffiths and Boris Groendahl, Bloomberg
Overtourism is as much of an issue on ski slopes as it is in Venice, Amsterdam, and Dubrovnik. Advances in design and safety equipment are making it possible for skiers to flee the crowds for less-packed snow.
6 months ago
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
East Coast ski resorts are getting more attractive; it's up to Mother Nature to cooperate this winter.
11 months ago
Natalie Obiko Pearson, Bloomberg
Ski resorts from Switzerland to Whistler are at odds with their local populations and it's an unfortunate trend that plays out at other types of resorts, too. Some employers are offering their staff housing to cope with high costs of living, but is that approach effective for long-term economic development?
1 year ago
Natalie Obiko Pearson, Bloomberg
Any acquisition is bound to have its challenges but it sounds like it's been a downhill spiral for Vail as it works to convince local stakeholders that it's committed to the Canadian resort's history and reputation.
1 year ago
Christopher Martin, Bloomberg
Squaw Valley plans for all electricity to be clean by the end of the year. That would be an admirable first among U.S. ski resorts.
2 years ago
Sam Kim, Bloomberg
Kim Jong Un may miss the cash flow from tours into North Korea, but Olympic buzz won't eclipse the fact that tourists are advised to draft a will and say their goodbyes.
2 years ago
Dylan Griffiths, Catherine Bosley, Andy Hoffman and Boris Groendahl, Bloomberg
Ski resorts need just the right weather conditions. People can't hit the slopes if there's not enough snow but too much of the white stuff leads to transport chaos and a risk of avalanches.
2 years ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
The world's biggest operator of ski resorts, Compagnie des Alpes, wants to fend off the threat of third-party distribution by offering consumers a one-stop shop for booking all parts of a trip. Leave it to the French to lead the resistance.
2 years ago
Jen Murphy, Bloomberg
Most businesses need to figure out ways to expand their customer bases. Winter inns and resorts are adding more programming and services to appeal to travelers who want a wintry getaway, but don't necessarily like getting on skis to descend mountains at breakneck speeds.
2 years ago
Laura Powell, Skift
Through a new venture with KSL Capital Partners, Aspen Skiing Company (Skico) is broadening its scope far beyond Colorado. But it's not only about amassing mountains. Skico is concentrating on building a new boutique hotel brand, which is raising eyebrows in its newest destination.
2 years ago
Hugo Miller, Bloomberg
China is building ski resorts that need tech systems sold by western makers of ticketing and turnstile systems. But don't expect China's resorts to compete with the Alps, the Rockies, or Russia's Sochi anytime soon.
2 years ago