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"Bergman is not just new terrain for Keystone visitors, it’s like an entire new ski resort, with some of the best snow and best views on the mountain, all super easy to access." From the addition of Bergman Express to the anticipated debut of Kindred Resort, Larry Olmsted's recent Forbes article makes a tremendous argument for why Keystone Resort is, in his words, “The Next Big Thing.”

For ski resorts, shoulder season is a golden opportunity waiting to be seized, even when the snow melts. ⛷️ Read our blog to explore how ski resorts can attract more business during this off-peak period, particularly for meetings and events, and how sales teams can capitalize on this untapped potential. 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q02xk39r0 #SkiResorts | #ShoulderSeason | #GoldenOpportunity | #Knowland | #Hotels | #Hotelier | #Events | #Meetings | #EventTrends | #GroupDemand

Properties with unique features like private beaches or golf courses stand out in the real estate market, offering exclusivity and luxury. However, determining their value requires a nuanced approach. This blog delves into how appraisers assess the worth of such distinctive properties, unveiling innovative methods and considerations that go beyond standard appraisal practices. 1. Understanding the Unique Feature: The first step in appraising a property with a unique feature is understanding the feature’s intrinsic and extrinsic value. Private beaches offer direct access to natural beauty and recreational opportunities, while private golf courses provide leisure, status, and potential for hosting events. These features contribute significantly to a property’s allure and marketability. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/dnfb-ZKi

Few Canadian #tourism brands — let alone golf brands — have been as successful as Cabot. Its newest property, Cabot Citrus Farms, punctuates its stature by transforming a once-renowned club into a luxury resort destination with spectacular golf experiences. Check my feature article on Vacay.ca that explains why golfers will be drawn to Cabot's first U.S. location, which is an hour's drive north of Tampa. https://lnkd.in/eduJAti5

🎿 Ski Your Way: Customizable Packages That Fit You Like a Glove 🧤 Whether you’re a seasoned powder hound or just learning to carve your first turns, finding the right ski package is about matching your vibe, skills, and budget. That’s where companies like Ski.com and SnowPak come in, offering customized all-inclusive ski packages tailored exactly to your needs. Imagine a vacation where everything is taken care of: flights, lodging, lift tickets, rentals, and even personal touches like a private chef or a personal shopper. 🍽️👗 Whether you’re seeking luxury in Vail or kid-friendly slopes in Winter Park, there’s a package with your name on it. How do you like to customize your winter getaways? Let us know in the comments! 🌟 #CustomTravel #SkiVacation #LuxurySkiing #WinterGetaway #TailoredExperiences

Golf growing just not at public and private courses but as a form of golf tourism!!

As ski season fast approaches, you may be thinking about your next trip to the mountains. Buying a ski chalet is a major decision, and looking for the right chalet in the right destination can be challenging; with The Hideaways Club you could co-own luxury chalets in four of the world's leading ski resorts, meaning your next winter holiday is easy to access and difficult to beat. What's more, your investment grants you access to villas and apartments all over the world. From idyllic island escapes in Indonesia to rural retreats in Tuscany, Members co-own homes for all seasons. When the ski season draws to a close, where will you travel to next? So, what are the top reasons for investing with The Hideaways Club and co-owning your very own place on the piste? Find out more: https://shorturl.at/GqhXN

The season isn't over for me (and won't be for a while) but the annual update is now finished. 631 Resorts (The only provider of complete North American coverage) 29,478 Named Runs 4,136 Lifts 332,073 Acres 262 or 41% of North American ski resorts had some kind of map change this season. That is higher than average due to the increase in the number of new projects to accommodate the growing number of skiers/riders at most resorts this year. Primary driver IMO? The growing multi-resort mega pass. I track that as well. What changed? New lifts or carpets, new runs added or adjusted alignments, added cross country trails, terrain parks that moved, learning areas adjusted, amenities moved locations or new added or old removed, new access gates located, additional parking added, future lift plans or expansions included. Why is this important? Having the most up to date Skimap data is what sets this platform apart from the rest. Not only is this current for North America, but it's also the most robust and complete dataset available to the general public. Where to next? I'm planning several improvements to the initial launch of my skimap.com platform. Along with even more resorts added to the database. Want in on this Skimap goodness? Drop me a line.

Americans do it bigger! If you've ever skied in Andermatt, #Switzerland, you might have not realised that you were a guest of the #Americans. The same would be true if you recently skied in Crans-Montana. Indeed, both #ski resorts are operated by the American giant Vail Resorts. Forget about local flavour and traditional food. Vail Resorts owns and operates more than 40 resorts across the US, Canada, Australia, and Switzerland. Their acquisitions of the Andermatt and Crans-Montana ski resorts in 2022 and November 2023 respectively, marked their entry into the European market. In Andermatt, they quickly injected millions to upgrade lifts, improve snow-making, enhance hospitality and more. But more importantly, they included the Swiss resort into their signature international format, the Epic Pass. With the Epic Pass, skiers can choose to ski at any of the 40+ resorts owned by the company. This allows them to literally follow the snow across continents! Given that day-passes at American resorts are priced nearly $300, a season Epic Pass costing around $900 looks like a bargain. For a New Yorker, flying 6-7 hours to Zurich or 4 to Colorado plus the driving doesn’t make a big difference. With the number of overnight stays by North Americans quadrupling in the last year, it’s now common to hear Yankee accents on the slopes of Andermatt. The entry of the Americans has driven up #realestate prices, by 12% in the last year, reaching CHF 18-19k per square meter. International companies, such as the Egyptian-Montenegrin-Swiss Orascom Development, are undertaking major real estate projects in the area. Crans-Montana will probably follow suit. The model of large public companies operating multiple ski resorts is new to Europe. In fact, most European resorts are managed by local entities. For example, the #Dolomiti Superski area in Italy and the #Arlberg area in Austria, among the largest of the Alps, are managed by local companies bearing the same name. An exception is the French Compagnie des Alpes, a public company listed in Paris which operates some of largest ski resorts in France. Due to climate change, running ski resorts is becoming an expensive endeavour. It requires increasingly larger capital, something Americans don’t lack of. However, this might come at the expense of the local alpine favour, which I believe is essential for an enjoyable ski holiday in Europe. 👉 If you liked this post, follow Giacomo Iotti for more!

Golf tourism is thriving, and the momentum continues into 2024! 🏌️♂️⛳️ Exciting times ahead for premier golf destinations like Pinehurst Resort, Streamsong Resort, Boyne Resorts, Dream Golf Resorts, and Golf Kohler. This surge in golf travel signifies a booming industry with endless opportunities. Read more about the record-breaking trends in U.S. golf travel in this insightful Forbes article shared by Erik Matuszewski.