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5 Takeaways from the 2023 International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism

5 Takeaways from the 2023 International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism

The latest International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism by Swiss expert Laurent Vanat was released yesterday, looking at data from the 2021/22 winter season. The report shows that after two difficult years due to the pandemic, the ski world has recovered well. Vanat’s media presentation yesterday was packed full of insights. These are some...
Ski Abruzzo article in 'The Independent'

Ski Abruzzo article in ‘The Independent’

Iain travelled to the Italian ski resort of Roccaraso in Abruzzo in February 2023. His article has now been published in ‘The Independent‘ Iain stayed at the Grand Hotel Europa in Rivisondoli and rented skis at Nolo Sci Da Patrizio in Roccaraso. The Alto Sangro Ski Pass costs from €202 for four days in high season. Find out more...
'Off The Grid in Méribel' article in 'Skier & Snowboarder Magazine'

‘Off The Grid in Méribel’ article in ‘Skier & Snowboarder Magazine’

In January 2023, Iain travelled to Méribel in Les 3 Vallées. He wanted to see whether it was possible to go ‘off the grid’ in the largest ski area in the world. You can find out how he got on in his article, now published in the Spring issue of ‘Skier & Snowboard Magazine‘ You...
7 Digital Media Takeaways from the 2023 Infinite Dial Report

7 Digital Media Takeaways from the 2023 Infinite Dial Report

The Infinite Dial is the longest-running survey of digital media consumer behavior in America. It tracks mobile behaviour, internet audio, podcasting, social media, smart speakers and lots more data in the digital space. Here are our seven takeaways from this year’s report: A decade ago only half of people had a smartphone, but that has...
'Parrots in the Snow: the rise and fall of Bladon Lines' - article in 'Ski+Board' magazine

‘Parrots in the Snow: the rise and fall of Bladon Lines’ – article in ‘Ski+Board’ magazine

Iain’s article ‘Parrots in the Snow: the rise and fall of Bladon Lines‘ has now been published in ‘Ski+Board’ magazine. It’s also now available as a special episode of The Ski Podcast My first experience of working in the ski industry came 35 years ago when I went to Chatel in the Portes du Soleil...
Alexis Pinterault article in InTheSnow Magazine

Alexis Pinterault article in InTheSnow Magazine

The February issue of InTheSnow Magazine includes this interview with Alexis Pinterault by Iain: If you’d like to hear the full interview with Alexis Pinterault, then you can listen to more in Episode 164 of The Ski Podcast: