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Growth in the UK Snowsports Market: The projected 14% growth in the UK snowsports market for the winter of 2023/24 is a positive sign for the ski industry globally. As the UK market expands, it may lead to increased international travel, including visits to American ski resorts. This growth could potentially result in more UK tourists exploring ski destinations in the United States. Increased Demand for Ski Holidays: The addition of 160,000 holidaymakers in the upcoming winter season indicates a rising demand for ski vacations. If some of these holidaymakers choose American ski resorts, it could contribute to higher international visitation. Preference for Chalets: The survey shows that 13% of British skiers prefer to book catered chalets. For American ski resorts, this highlights the importance of offering a variety of accommodation options to cater to different preferences, including chalets, which might attract British skiers. Booking Confidence: Le Ski's founder mentions that offering flights, transfers, proper catering, and ATOL bonding gives skiers the confidence to book with them. Similarly, American ski businesses can consider providing comprehensive packages to instill confidence in travelers, especially those coming from international markets. Frequency of Ski Trips: The fact that 19% of British skiers took multiple ski trips last winter, and 5% are 'super skiers' taking three or more trips, suggests a dedicated and enthusiastic market. American ski resorts could target these repeat skiers with attractive offers and promotions to encourage them to visit the U.S. slopes. Overall, the growth and preferences outlined in this survey could potentially benefit American ski destinations by attracting more international visitors, including those from the UK. Ski resorts can tailor their offerings and marketing strategies to capitalize on this trend and provide a welcoming experience for travelers from abroad.

Exciting news for the ski industry! A recent survey by Le Ski predicts a 14% growth in the UK snowsports market for the upcoming winter season. This means more British skiers hitting the slopes, and potentially, more international visitors exploring ski destinations worldwide. Let's gear up for a fantastic winter season! 🏂⛷️ #SkiIndustry #WinterSports #UKSnowsportsMarket Key Takeaways · The UK snowsports market is expected to grow by 14% in 2023/24 · Over 1 million British skiers and snowboarders took a holiday last winter · A significant minority of UK skiers still prefer chalets · 19% of British skiers took more than one ski trip last winter · 5% of ‘Super Skiers’ take at least three trips every winter

What is worth more? a million year old glacier or a two-day ski race? While the rest of the world is facing the consequences of climate change with floodings, heat waves, forest fires, droughts, hurricanes and more, Zermatt Bergbahnen and The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) are preparing for the start of the ski world cup season. Their approach? Digging away an already vulnerable glacier to make space for a slope that is planned to be used for two days. Yes, you read that right. Excavators are currently digging into the Theodul glacier in Zermatt to make space for the world cup ski slope to be used for the races taking place on November 18-19 (before the athletes fly to the US and Canada for two weekends before flying back to Europe). Zermatt has more than 300 km of slopes, so surely it should have been possible to find a suitable option that would not require digging away a glacier. Clearly The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) completely lacks a sense of reality. Already last year more than 500 professional winter sports athletes called on FIS to make the skiing circus more sustainable to address climate change, which is destroying the very foundation of winter sports. And now this? Shame on you, The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS)! Shame on you, Zermatt Bergbahnen! Help get the word out by signing this petition by Protect Our Winters to make the FIS leadership wake up and take action on climate change (afterall they should be interested, as not doing anything means they might be out of a job quite soon). https://lnkd.in/etbRNCdE #tryharderfis #boycottzermatt

Are you coming to Switzerland for your ski holidays? These 5 tips and tricks will help you make your Switzerland ski holiday experience the best yet. ⛷️ choose the right resort for your ski level and preferences: beginners will prefer more blue and easy red slopes, while advanced will probably like to challenge their skills on black runs 🎿 invest in good skiing equipment: if you're an occasional skier, it's a good idea to rent good gear at a local shop. Specialists there will be happy to help you choose one that matches your skills and needs. Don't forget to bring good themal and waterproof layers! 📅 time your holiday well: Switzerland experiences peak season in December and February and and off-season in January, March and April. Choose your holiday dates carefully to catch the best snow and the shortest lines to the lifts 📦️ take advantage of ski holiday packages: convenience, safety and best experience, that's how we would characterize skiing with My-Mountain packages. Have a closer look through the link attached. 🇨🇭immerse yourself in the Swiss culture: try apres-ski places, mingle with locals, eat at typical Swiss restaurants and engage in festivals. Interacting with Swiss people will 100% enrich your experience. Do you have other recommendations for a great Switzerland ski holiday? #Switzerlandskitrip #skiinginSwitzerland #SwissAlpsskiing #SkiSwissAlps #skiing #skivacations #skibreak #winterholidays

📉 While Utah ski resorts may have seen a decline in visitors compared to the previous ski season, it still finishes as the second-best ski season in terms of visitors in the state's history. Read what the future of skiing looks like in Utah, from many capital improvement projects to the potential 2034 Winter Olympics, in the article below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ed-YFwgG

Morzine, France One of France's most famous ski resorts - particularly among Brits - it combines competitive prices with one of the biggest ski areas in the world. Quite simply, there's something for everybody in the Portes du Soleil. The 650km of lift-linked pistes, which stretch across the border between France and Switzerland, make this a magnet for fans of everything from high alpine skiing to blue run cruising. There are plenty of snow parks for freestyle skiers and snowboarders, while fans of off-piste skiing will drool at the range of accessible backcountry terrain on offer — more than you could ever explore in a lifetime.  Admittedly, the popularity of this vast ski area means that there are occasionally bottlenecks on the most popular ski lifts – particularly those in the resort itself, but there’s a reason to many visitors choose to base themselves in the center of Morzine. A proper town, rather than a purpose-built ski resort, it's got a year-round population and plenty of independent businesses run by locals, including an excellent local craft brewery, the Bec Jaune. Somehow, the town has managed to avoid the worst of the imitation Bauhaus building spree which swept through France in the seventies, and it's maintained its traditional, wooden chalet vibe. And while the British presence is strong (the fashion-conscious seasonaire set has even earned it the hipster sobriquet of 'Shorezine,' after London's Shoreditch) it hasn't overwhelmed what made this ski resort great in the first place. 

if we want to keep being able to go skiing, we need to be doing this... simple

⛷ Ski & snowboard enthusiasts / industry folk, I thought you'd like to know.... ecollective's Charlie Cotton and Inghams' Krissy Roe, have produced a list of ski resorts measuring the carbon footprint of their ski lifts and operations. 🏔 Why? Because these emissions are part of Inghams' own carbon footprint (those pesky indirect emissions known as Scope 3). This list (link in comments) is a work in progress so use it as a guide rather than an exact science. 🙌 Any company on this list is doing great work because they are actually measuring (lots still aren't). 👉 Please share this post with any of your contacts in the ski industry and let's get more resorts (and companies in general) sharing information about their emissions. Robert Stewart, Iain Martin, Vanessa Fisher, Gregory Guzzo, Séverine Gonthier, Rupert Longsdon, James Gambrill, Donna Richardson, Alison Wareham, Dan Fox, Gareth Crump, Thibaut Loubere, Prue Stone, Henry Schniewind, Jennifer Tsang, Lucy Aspden, Gillian Rosh,

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘆 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗶𝗻𝗴? Skiing has grown increasingly popular, with enthusiasts willing to invest significantly in high-quality gear. However, a durable ski bag is an indispensable part of your equipment. Not only does a practical ski bag protect your valuable ski equipment, but it also simplifies travel, making your skiing adventure hassle-free. Here are five key benefits of a great ski bag: ✅ Protection - Shields your skis and gear from damage during transport. ✅ Organization - Keeps your skiing essentials neatly organized for easy access. ✅ Convenience - Offers ease of transport with features like padded straps and wheels. ✅ Durability - Made to withstand rough handling, ensuring long-term use. ✅ Style - Available in various designs, reflecting your style on the slopes. For those seeking to enhance their skiing experience with a bag that ticks all these boxes. Please don't hesitate to contact USL Int Limited(Bags solution provider) to collaborate and elevate your skiing adventures with our top-notch ski bags. #SkiSeason #WinterSports #SkiGear #AdventureReady #SkiBagBenefits #ProtectYourGear #TravelInStyle #DurableDesign #SkiLovers #MountainAdventures #GearUp #SkiTravel #SkiStyle #marketing #branding #development #bags

My curiosity about the ski industry stirred when I saw a load of skis arrive at the landfill. I'm a lifelong skier from a Rocky Mountain state. Statista reports that in 2022-23 the US had 11.6 million skiers and snowboarders. The US ski resort market was $4.4 Billion in 2022 which grew from $2.7 Billion in 2012. Top ski brands include Rossignol, Atomic, Saloman, K2 and Blizzard among others. K2 formerly manufactured skis near Seattle but moved operations to China several years ago and Ukraine reportedly makes 25% of the world's skis (though I'm unsure whether this is still correct). But other than landfilling old skis, what can you do? I saw this chair displayed at Denver International Airport--these Adirondack Chairs range in price from $230 to $500 each. If you're curious about how to make one check out REI's instructional cut-sheet for DIY Adirondack ski chairs. All you need is 5-7 skis. A good project for a rainy day...not for a snowy day....you could be skiing. #garbagetalk #skiing #repurposing #recycling #sustainability #recreation #solidwastemanagement #landfilll #wasteminimization