Industry News

10th March 2026

Vail Resorts Admits Visits & Revenue Down

As expected, numbers have fallen after a poor winter for snow in the many of the major US resorts.

8th March 2026

Italy is Alpine Country Most Dependent on Artificial Snow

Around 90% of slopes rely on artificial snow – higher than Switzerland (54%) and France (39%). The figures were revealed in a new academic study examining the Dolomites and the Alps.

2nd March 2026

French Ski Resorts Invest for the Future

French ski resorts invested €555m in 2025, confirming the key role of investment in mountain regions. Much is at high altitude and main resorts see a bright future ahead.

26th February 2026

Indy Pass Adds 16 New Ski Areas

Indy Pass has announced the addition of sixteen new ski areas for the 2026/27 season. Six are in Europe and there are more to come.

24th February 2026

Swiss Ski Resorts Are Changing

Ski resorts and winter sports destinations are re-thinking what they offer. That’s according to a report on SwissInfo.

27th January 2026

US Skiers Hit the Alps in Big Numbers

Tour operator stats and official figures show double-digit growth in US visitors to Switzerland, Austria and France as American skiers discover Alpine skiing offers dramatically better value and a bigger travel experience. UPDATED

17th January 2026

Switzerland Lays Out Its Winter Olympic Plans

It is looking to host the Games in 2038 and if successful it would hold the Winter Olympics for the first time in 90 years.

15th January 2026

Another Swiss Canton Bans Pyrotechnic Devices

The Swiss canton of Valais is the latest to ban them in all indoor public places. It follows a fire at a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana where 40 people were killed and 116 were injured. NEW

7th January 2026

SIGB Launches New Facilities Membership

It is designed to bring UK snowsports venues, including artificial slopes, indoor snowdomes, revolving slopes, and mountain resorts, closer to the heart of the industry.

5th January 2026

Plans for Longest UK Indoor Slope Get the Go Ahead

Plans for the slope at Rhydycar West in Wales have been approved by local councilors. Skiers & snowboarders have welcomed the move.

5th January 2026

Ski Patrol Strike in US Resort Gets Bitter

The dispute has been going on over two weeks and now the resort management team has launched a recruitment campaign to hire temporary workers in a bid to reopen the mountain.

20th December 2025

Snow Camp on BBC Radio 4’s Charity Appeal

Snow Camp, the UK’s only national youth snowsports charity will feature in the BBC Radio 4 Appeal over the festive period. It will shine a spotlight on the charity’s work supporting young people across the UK.

18th December 2025

Controversial Plans for a Skyscraper in Zermatt

Lina Peak is a sleek steel-and-glass tower in sharp contrast to the Swiss resort’s traditional alpine chalets. It is seen by some as the only way to create affordable housing for season workers. Others say it will be a white elephant that would push up prices.

16th December 2025

How Much Protection Do Ski Helmets Offer?

Not as much as some might think according to a new Swiss study. They offer limited protection. Helmet use is widespread with Italy making it compulsory this season. UPDATED

14th December 2025

FIS Tries To Tackle Waste at Snowsports Events

The International Ski & Snowboards Federation, FIS has developed a Waste Management Handbook for Snowsports Events.

13th December 2025

Snow Camp Goes from Strength to Strength

The snowsports charity that helps disadvantaged inner city kids succeed through snowsprts has released its Impact Report.

12th December 2025

Prices of Ski Holidays Rise by 10% for UK Skiers

As prices rise Italian ski resorts dominate the best value top 10 for adults and families, with some resorts in Norway rising up the rankings. UPDATED

10th December 2025

Iglu Ski is Sold

The Australian company, Flight Centre Travel Group, has acquired Iglu – an online travel agency, comprising three brands, Iglu Cruise, Planet Cruise and Iglu Ski. NEW

4th December 2025

IOC Visits Venues for 2030 Olympics in French Alps

The 2030 organisers claim to have an ambitious vision for a new chapter in Winter Olympic history, combining deep-rooted tradition with forward-thinking innovation.

28th November 2025

Inghams Ski Launches Nature & Climate Action Plan

The idea is champion the outdoors with a series of environmental initiatives that commitment to respect, reduce, reconnect and replenish the great outdoors, supported by a 10-step roadmap for positive action on nature.

27th November 2025

France Claims Success in 2024/25 Season

Domaines Skiables de France claims 7m people visited the mountains last winter. With 54.8 million ski days. France is the most popular destination for UK skiers and the French ski industry employs more than 120,000 people.

26th November 2025

US Resorts Postpone Openings After Lack of Snow

Europe may be seeing one of the best starts to the season in recent years with heavy snow falling, but it is a very different picture in the USA with unseasonable warm weather in many ski areas. UPDATED

26th November 2025

Plans for New Ski Slope in Wales Move Forward

Rhydycar West would be the UK’s largest indoor snow centre and become the official headquarters for the UK (GB) and Welsh Olympic and Paralympic snow sports teams.

17th November 2025

New European Indoor Snow Centre Group Formed

Snowcentres Limited, that runs Hemel Hempstead and Manchester has joined forces with SnowWorld, Europe’s leading operator of indoor slopes.

10th November 2025

Maison Sport Fuels Olympic Ambitions With GB Snowsport Sponsorship

The ski lesson booking platform is backing Britain’s best Alpine skiers on the road to Milan-Cortina 2026 as an official sponsor.

10th November 2025

World Ski Awards Announces Winners

The global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism, has announced the winners of its 13th annual programme. UPDATED

4th November 2025

London Snow Show Claims Success

The event was back in Olympia in West London last month with 10,000 people visiting the 2-day show. Attendance figures have just been released.

2nd November 2025

PlanetSKI on The Ski Podcast

PlanetSKI editor James Cove has appeared on a Ski Podcast ‘Special’. He discusses his work as a BBC news journalist for 22 years, how he transferred those skills to setting up PlanetSKI in 2008, his thoughts on the current state of snowsports + much else besides.

31st October 2025

Major Ski Brands Confirm Investigation Over Potential Price Fixing

The equipment brands Amer Sports and the Tecnica Group say they are under initial investigation by the European Commission.

31st October 2025

LAAX Remains Under Swiss Control

The three municipalities of LAAX have voted to obtain ownership of the Weisse Arena Bergbahnen AG’s tourist infrastructure in order to retain local ownership of the infrastructure amongst interest from international investors.

29th October 2025

Snow Camp Goes from Strength to Strength

The snowsport charity supported 1,108 young people as it claims a record year of impact.

24th October 2025

Family Pledges to Re-build Finches Emporium

The iconic London ski shop was destroyed by fire a week ago. The shop opened in 1947 and the family say they will rise from the ashes.

22nd October 2025

Inghams Ski Picks Up Two Awards

Inghams Ski is celebrating two big accolades: winning Best Ski Operator at The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards 2025 and being named the top Which? Recommended Provider for ski holidays.

14th October 2025

Snomad Reveals its Ski Resort Award Winners

There are 20 specialist categories, with lesser-known American resort Grand Targhee claiming the Best Overall Ski Resort title worldwide, whilst Italy’s Alta Badia topped the European rankings.

29th September 2025

Italian Ski Resort to Limit People on Slopes at Busy Periods

Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomites joins a couple of other European ski areas to limit the number of people on its slopes. Other resorts will be watching the move with interest.

24th September 2025

Maison Sport Claims Success

The snowsport lesson booking platform has reported a record-breaking 2024/25 season. The season of 2025/26 is off to a good start as the more skiers and snowboarder books lessons in a different way.

11th September 2025

New Joint Lift Pass for Swiss Resorts

Joint lift passes are all the rage. The US ones of Epic, Ikon and Indy are growing in Europe. The Swiss Magic Pass has been around for a while and now we have the new AlpsPass.

11th September 2025

The Snow Centre Installs Rooftop Solar Panels

The indoor slope in Hemel Hempstead sees it as part of the Centre’s efforts toward de-carbonisation and Net Zero.

10th September 2025

Skiing Continues to Grow in China

China’s booming ski industry saw new growth last season. New indoor and outdoor facilities saw an increase of 13% in ski visits to 26m. NEW

8th September 2025

Teenage Skier Paralysed After Chairlift Fall Awarded $12.4m

The 16-year old girl fell from a lift in Crested Butte in 2022. After a legal battle with Vail Resorts the state supreme court has ruled, with implications for resorts in Colorado and beyond.

5th September 2025

Inghams Ski Unveils What’s New for Next Season

With over 90 years of expertise, the ski holiday specialist has a lineup of exciting destinations, new resorts and chalet offerings, as well as expanding their industry leading rail packages.

4th September 2025

Peak Retreats Bought by Employees

The award-winning French Alps ski specialist is the only UK ski company to be employee-owned. It was founded in 2002.

1st September 2025

As Ski Tourist Numbers Grow in Japan Changes are Introduced

It is the No 1 bucket ski list destination with huge amounts of snow and an overall experience second to none. We update on the introduction of new regulations for international visitors resulting in more bureaucracy and cost.

27th August 2025

IKON Pass Adds Aosta Valley in Italy

It follows the announcement of Vail Resort’s Epic Pass adding more Austrian resorts and the Indy Pass set to announce more resorts in Europe this week.

26th August 2025

Sale of Inghams Set to Go Ahead This Week

The UK ski operator was owned by the Swiss company Hotelplan. The German company, DERTOUR Group, says its acquisition of Hotelplan Group is expected to go ahead by the end of this week.

20th August 2025

Indy Pass Set to Add New Resorts

The Indy Pass has expanded with dozens of new resorts for the 25/26 season and goes back on sale to the public on August 28th.

20th August 2025

Chill Factore in Manchester Re-Named

The indoor slope in Manchester is to become The Snow Centre. It is already in the SnowCentres group and is part of a re-branding.

19th August 2025

Snow Camp at UK Autumn Events

The charity helps disadvantaged young people re-focus their lives through snowsports. It is at the four major UK events ahead of next season.

18th August 2025

What’s New for Iglu Ski Next Winter

Growth in tailor-made holidays, hundreds more trips to Scandinavia and Olympics inspiration are all featured in Iglu Ski’s new range for next winter. Its 27th season in the ski business.

17th August 2025

Epic Pass Introduces ‘Friends Programme’

The multi resort ski pass means friends of existing passholders are able to get half-price lift tickets. It’s a new initiative from the re-appointed CEO, Rob Katz.

15th August 2025

Northern Snow Show Returns

It is set to take place 4th to 5th October 2025 at The Snow Centre in Manchester. It is free to attend and the organisers claim it will be bigger and better. UPDATED

18th July 2025

Investigation Into Alleged Price Fixing at Dolomiti Superski

The Italian ski area is under formal investigation by Italy’s Antitrust Authority, AGCM, over claims of lift pass price fixing and restrictions on competition.

16th July 2025

Ben’s Bus Transfers for Next Winter Now On Sale

The ski transfer company has gone live for all its routes for the 2025/26 ski season. There’s also an early bird discount that expires on the 30th July.

9th July 2025

Future of Ski Resort Insurance in Oregon in Doubt

It follows a ruling in Oregon after liability legislation has failed in the 2025 state legislature.

8th July 2025

Trial Starts After Turkey Ski Resort Hotel Fire

32 people have gone on trial after 78 people died in a hotel fire in the ski resort of Kartalkaya last January.

30th June 2025

French Ski Area Closes for Good

Alpe du Grand Serre has announced its permanent winter closure. The resort says it is a direct consequence of climate change and insufficient snowfall.

30th June 2025

New Norwegian Partnership Aims to Boost Growth in Skiing

The country’s leading airport operator, Avinor, has teamed up with the resort group Norway, Home of Skiing. Their goal is to ensure that more travellers choose Norway and its ski destinations.

21st June 2025