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Interview with Tignes about the new Tignespace development [Video]

Interview with Tignes about the new Tignespace development [Video]

During Grand Ski 2012 in Annecy, Skipedia asked Catherine Breiller from Tignes Promotion about the new Tignespace sports and conference centre. Skipedia (www.skipedia.co.uk) is a blog full of fresh ideas about social media and snowsports. By Iain Martin
'Special Offer' resort advertising in France

‘Special Offer’ resort advertising in France

France can count on the second highest number of skier days in the world, at 55.2m after the United States with 60.0m. There was optimism last year that the number one spot might be possible, but when the country fell short again it was put down to the ‘faible enneigement’ of last season. There’s no...
What's new at Grand Ski 2012...

What’s new at Grand Ski 2012…

This week saw the 21st edition of Grand Ski – the annual French snowsports event exclusively for the trade.   This year saw 460 tour operators and agents from 17 markets around the world meet up with 238 exhibitors. Grand Ski was held in Annecy for the third consecutive year and will move to Chambery...
After 'Andrea' - the storm that hit France

After ‘Andrea’ – the storm that hit France

Les Trois Vallees recently posted these superb pictures on their Facebook page, which were just too good not to share. You can really imagine how cold and violently windy it was out there in the middle of the storm now known as ‘Andrea’ – just another part of what is becoming an epic snow season...
Snowbasin resort tackles social media ski patrol complaint head on

Snowbasin resort tackles social media ski patrol complaint head on

‘What if customers complain using social media?’   Our answer at Skipedia is simple – that’s great. Obviously no one wants an unhappy customer, but the great advantage of social media is that you can find out quickly if your customers are being negative about your brand online. Sunshine Village’s social media fail Then it’s...
New DC Area 43 snowpark for Meribel-Mottaret

New DC Area 43 snowpark for Meribel-Mottaret

DC have done some fine work with their rebranding of the Meribel Mottaret snowpark. More than 650 feet of rails, plus a skateboard mini half pipe, have been added to the park this season. There are four areas for different riders levels, served by a chair lift and a cable car. DC Area 43 will...