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Georgia’s ski areas have reported a 25 percent growth in visitor numbers in the season just completed, compared to winter 16-17, according to official data. The total number passed the half million mark for the first time, at 514,874. The growth continues a trend which has seen the number of…
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An English Language edition of the definitive guide to the world’s 100 largest ski areas has been published for the first time in two years. Fully updated and with expanded content sections since the previous English language edition was published in 2016, "The World’s 100 Largest Ski Areas" for the 2017/18…
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Czech ski facility operators say the past season was one of their best ever. In line with most ski businesses around the world that are making profit, the Czech Representatives of the Association of Mountain Resorts reported their revenue grew faster than the number of skiers, apparently indicating that skiers…
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Boynes Resorts – which began life in 1947 with the purchase of land to build a ski area in Northern Michigan for $1 by Everett Kircher – has taken over the ownership of seven ski resorts it already operated on long term leases for a huge investment company which is…
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The 10th edition of the International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism has been published by ski industry expert Laurent Vanat. There are currently 67 countries in the world that offer equipped outdoor ski areas covered with snow. Taking into account indoor facilities, mountaineering-only areas and other types of facilities…
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Two of China’s largest and longest established ski areas have created a joint lift pass for skiers to use this winter. The move, negotiated for several years, is believed to be the first time two of the country’s ski areas have offered a ticket valid on each other’s slopes. The…
Read MoreSnowsport England’s season-starting participation initiative, 30 Days of Snowsport (www.30daysofsnowsport.org.uk), begins in less than two weeks time, giving people the opportunity for try snowsports or get their ski legs back for free or at discounted prices at venues across the UK. Returning for its fifth year, 30 Days of Snowsport…
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The Japan times has reported that there have been no reported cancellations of international guests aiming to come and ski on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido following a major earthquake earlier this month. This is in marked contrast to the number of domestic cancellations for autumn visits which have reached…
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Mango PR has been appointed by luxury holiday company Powder Byrne to handle its PR and communications within the UK. Established in 1985 as the first UK tour operator to marry bespoke skiing experiences with quality service, Powder Byrne has since expanded into Summer Resorts and Air and Space Adventures…
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Esprit Ski has partnered with Warner Bros. to officially celebrate the release of the highly anticipated Smallfoot© animated feature film, debuting in UK cinemas on 12th October 2018. Smallfoot© is set to be a huge hit with families, especially those with a fondness for snow and the slopes! Therefore Warner Bros. selected the UK’s top family…
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