Ski Launch 2024 Review
On 10 September, Iain hosted the ‘Ski Launch 2024’ forum at the Tara Copthorne Hotel in London. Keynote: Why Vail Resorts are buying in Europe (and what it means for the Epic Pass) Mike Goar was the keynote speaker, outlining Vail Resorts strategy for expansion in Europe (but disappointingly refusing to confirm any of the rumoured...
Exclusive: Is Vail Resorts about to buy Flims Laax in Switzerland?
The latest ski destination to be linked heavily with Vail Resorts is Flims Laax in Switzerland. After their acquisitions of Crans Montana and Andermatt Sedrun, it’s believed the company is keen to add further resorts to their portfolio of 42 ski areas across the world. Is Flims Laax next on the list for Vail Resorts?...
Chamonix article for Skier and Snowboarder Magazine
Iain travelled to Chamonix in February 2024 to report on the centenary of the first ever Winter Olympics, which took place there in 1924. His article has now been published online by Skier and Snowboarder Magazine. It will appear in print in their Autumn edition next month. Listen to Iain’s report from Chamonix here:
Exclusive: Tignes to split from Compagnie des Alpes
Tignes has decided to take back control of its ski area from Compagnie des Alpes. The local commune confirmed that the current contract with STGM – the subsidiary company that is 78% owned by Compagnie des Alpes – will expire on 31 May 2026. Lifts valued at €100 million At this point, a new company...
Why I’m quitting Twitter Pro…
Over the last few months, I’ve been moving my clients off Twitter. For most of the last decade I’ve enjoyed representing my clients on Twitter, especially when I ran the Les 3 Vallées account, and was able to engage with holidaymakers enjoying that wonderful ski area. But as Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and WhatsApp arrived on...
Saulire Cable Car in Courchevel will re-open in December 2024
Les 3 Vallées has confirmed that the Saulire cable car will open again in December 2024. You can find out more in Episode 216 of The Ski Podcast: Damaged in pre-season testing Readers may be aware that during a standard pre-season check on the 120-capacity cable car in September 2021, both cabins were damaged as they...