Articles tagged “vail resorts”

Tourism

Vail Resorts Uproar Highlights a Subscription Model Risk

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

Vail Resorts Uproar Highlights a Subscription Model Risk

Coronavirus

Strength of Ski Resorts Through Pandemic May Ice Out Bargain-Hungry Investors

We always want what we can't have: Investors may salivate over how ski resorts have performed over the span of the pandemic, but owners have little incentive to sell their durable assets.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Strength of Ski Resorts Through Pandemic May Ice Out Bargain-Hungry Investors

Hotels

Vail Resorts Finalizes Its $1 Billion Purchase of Whistler Blackcomb

Vail Resorts is strategically becoming one of the most dominant, global players in the ski business, and its acquisition of B.C.’s Whistler Blackcomb is only further proof of that.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Vail Resorts Finalizes Its $1 Billion Purchase of Whistler Blackcomb

Tourism

Vail Resorts Uses Technology and Free Photos to Turn Skiers Into Brand Ambassadors

The winter 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.

Skift | 9 years ago

Vail Resorts Uses Technology and Free Photos to Turn Skiers Into Brand Ambassadors