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Russia’s Vladimir Potanin Backs New Sochi Resort

2021-04-16 by Phil Butler

Krasnaya Polyana

Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin’s Interros Holding and its partner Vasta Discovery will invest $1 billion in a new Sochi resort.

Tags: BoogelWoogel 2021, domestic tourism, investing, Rosa Khutor, Russia resorts, ski resorts, skiing, Sochi Olympics, Sochi resorts, tourism investment, Vasta Discovery, Vasta Valley, Vladimir Potanin

BoogelWoogel 2021 Aims to Set Digital Swimsuit Downhill Record

2021-04-02 by Phil Butler

boogelwoogel

Skiers and snowboarders worldwide will congregate online for this year’s modified version of the famous BoogelWoogel downhill ski event.

Tags: BoogelWoogel, Nikita Girin, Rosa Khutor, Russia events, ski festivals, ski resorts, Ski Russia, ski Sochi, skiing, snow rolling, snowboarding, Sochi

Report Reveals North Caucasus Tourism Value

2016-05-12 by Liliana Steffens

More than 27% of Arkhyz ATRC visitors called the high quality of the resorts ski slopes as the main reason to choose the holiday destination; tourists are attracted by the proximity of the resort to their place of residence and the optimal value for money of the services, 19% and 17% of ATRC visitors said.

Tags: Arkhyz ATRC, Mt. Elbrus, North Caucasus, Russian resorts, ski destinations, ski holidays, ski resorts, Ski slopes

Europe’s Highest Ski Lifts Rising Above the Caucasus

2015-09-16 by Liliana Steffens

In pre-season ski news, OJSC “Northern Caucasus Resorts has begun construction of the highest aerial lift in Europe at Mount Elbrus.

Tags: Elbrus-Bezengi, North Caucasus Resorts, resorts, ski resorts

Russia’s Krasnodar Krai Region Gets Family Ski Resorts Too

2013-06-04 by Liliana Steffens

Lagonaki resort

According to a recent report via Otdyh.Na Kubani.ru, the first skiing village of a larger complex of resorts will come to the Lago-Naki area of the Azish in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai region. The ski area, capable of entertaining 5,000 enthusiasts, will eventually offer more than 35 ski tracks and black tracks for downhill experts.

Tags: Caucasus, Krasnodar Krai, Lago-Naki, North Caucasus, Russia skiing, ski resorts, skiing, Sochi

Google Maps Adds Ski Resort Data

2013-02-10 by Mike Wheatley

Just last week, Google added yet another new upgrade to its mapping platform, announcing that the app now carries data for 38 of the most popular ski resorts across Canada and the United States.

Tags: Google Maps, Google Maps Ski Resorts, Ski data, Ski information, Ski Resort data, ski resorts

Eastern Europe’s Best Bargain Ski Resorts

2013-01-24 by Mike Wheatley

Given the rather depressing economic realities that many in Europe are forced to live with at present, they could be forgiven for thinking the luxury of skiing holiday is out of their reach. But a little look beyond the Alpine pistes, towards Eastern Europe, shows us that a skiing holiday doesn’t have to break the bank.

Tags: Bansko, Cerna Hora, Eastern Europe, Europe skiing, Nosal ski resort, ski resorts, skiing, skiing holiday, Zakopane

Andermatt Swiss Alps Gets “Go Ahead” from Associations

2013-01-17 by Phil Butler

Rail to Andrematt

Last week, Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG (ASS) announced having been given the green light by environmental associations for development of new ski areas and services in the Swiss Alps. The new ski arena, Andermatt-Sedrun now offers reliable snow along with bright sunshine.

Tags: Gerhard Niesslein, Ski developments, ski resorts, Swiss developments, Swiss investments, Swiss resorts, Switzerland tourism

Romania’s Top Skiing Destinations

2012-11-29 by Miruna Corneanu

Romania-ski

A guide to Romania’s best skiing destinations from the trendy resorts of Prahova Valley to Bucovina and Maramures’ picturesque alpine villages.

Tags: East Europe skiing, Europe skiing, Romania ski resorts, Romania skiiing, Romania travel, Romanian mountain resorts, ski resorts, skiing, Winter resorts

Andermatt Swiss Alps: A Wonderland Coming Soon

2012-08-13 by Phil Butler

Andermatt Swiss Alps

Searching exclusive destinations for an end of Summer rush we ran across Andermatt Swiss Alps, situated in a village so often associated with skiing and alpine Winter sports. This legendary destination at the foot of the Gotthard Massif in Switzerland, will soon welcome a year round holiday, property, and sports Mecca of both proportion and uniqueness, we thought you would like to discover.

Tags: hotels five star, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Resorts, mountain resorts, Orascom Hotels, resorts, Samih Sawiris, ski resorts, swiss alps, Swiss hospitality, Switzerland travel

Bulgaria Ski Zone Expansion Angers UNESCO

2012-03-22 by Mike Wheatley

UNESCO are threatening to take action in Bulgaria over controversial plans to expand the Bansko Ski Zone, site of last month’s Audi FiS Alpine World Cup, into protected lands.

Tags: Bansko Ski Zone, Bulgaria, environmental groups, Pirin National Park, ski resorts, UNESCO, World Heritage Site, World heritage Sites, WWF

Macedonia’s Winter Tourism Boom

2012-03-20 by Mike Wheatley

The Balkans may have been deluged by one of the most extreme cold snaps in living memory this winter, but that hasn’t done anything to harm local tourism industries across the region, least of all in Macedonia

Tags: Balkans, Iguana Tours, macedonia, ski resorts, ski tourism, Valon Saraquin, Visa liberalization, winter tourism

The Best Kept Secret in Ski Getaways

2011-12-20 by Guest Author

Skiiers and snowboarders are sure to be interested in this little-known ski resort recently named “2011-2012’s Best-Kept Secret” by Ski Magazine.

Tags: getaway, resort, resort stay, resorts, ski, ski resorts, skiing, travel, vacation, vacation destinations

Ski Holidays in Bosnia-Herzegovina

2011-02-02 by Delia Gavrilescu

Jahorina Resort

For a ski holiday in a faraway land, consider Bosnia-Herzegovina. The beautiful capital city is Sarajevo, which played host to the Winter Olympics in 1984. For superb skiing vacations, or just camping out next to the campfire at one of Europe’s most famous Winter destinations, Bosnia-Herzegovina presents a unique travel value.

Tags: 1984 Olympics, Bjelasnica, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bosnia-Herzegovina tourism, Jahorina, Sarajevo, ski rental, ski resorts, Ski slopes, ski vacation, Tourism Association, Visit Bosnia-Herzegovina, Winter Olympics

2010 Best Family Skiing in Eastern Europe

2010-11-24 by Phil Butler

Extreme skiing at Bansko in Bulgaria

The 2010 Post Office Family Ski Report shows prices for ski vacations around the globe much higher in many instances. But for the savvy ski enthusiast Eastern Europe now represents and even more attractive value for family Winter fun. The Bulgarian and Slovenian ski resorts offer 5 star accommodations at half the price.

Tags: 2010 skiing, Bansko, budget ski trip, Eastern Europe skiing, Europe skiing, Family Ski Resorts, freestyle skiing, Kranjska Gora, Post Office, ski report, ski resorts, ski tourism, ski travel, ski trips, skiiing 2010, Tom Krznar




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