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April 2012

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READ MORE BEST/WORST MARKETING 2011-2012 In the fast-paced world of marketing in the digital age, are resorts keeping up? Here is SAM€™s annual look at the best and the worst efforts in our industry.

 

  • THE WAKE-UP CALL

    The 2011/12 season may go down in history as one of the worst for ski resorts. But there were some lessons to be learned that can help in the future.

  • THE BIG SQUEEZE

    Part II of our series reporting on the latest in snowmaking technology.

  • A SIDECOUNTRY STATE OF MIND

    Getting off the beaten slope is all the rage at mountain resorts. But allowing guests to get back to nature has its risks.

  • NEW PRODUCTS FOR SUMMER

    Check out some of the great new products for summer, as well as year-round, operations.

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  • CONSTRUCTION SITE

    The last round of this past season€™s construction before looking ahead.

  • IDEA FILES

    Ticket window covers, QR code T-shirts and bar space are the latest and greatest ideas from resorts.

  • ON THE ROAD

    Alpitec China, February 2012… Scenes From The Industry… Cutter’s Camp East, April 2012…

  • SPEAK OUT :: HOW TO USE MARKET RESEARCH

    A discussion on using market research.

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  • INDUSTRY REPORTS

    Vail Acquires Kirkwood… and other industry news.

  • PROTECTION FOR ALL SEASONS

    Summer ops can add to your revenue stream, but they are not care-free.

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  • A TOUGH SELL

    As the 2011-12 season wound down in March, many areas had to figure out how to promote next season’s passes.

  • AN ATTRACTIVE SOLUTION

    Magnetic technology has the potential to give detachable lifts greater flexibility, easier maintenance, and longer life.

  • IT’S A SMALL WORLD, AFTER ALL

    From Orthodox Jews to second-generation Koreans, resorts have found ways to make all groups feel welcome.

  • MOUNTAIN SPY

    In this Mountain Spy segment, Liz Eren tackles our less-than-stellar season with a well-placed call during spring season pass promotions. And even when Liz (as a customer) didn€™t get the answer she wanted, good customer service can save the day.

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  • BLUE PAGES

    Perspective and views.

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