With the UK ski industry and especially travel companies, being hit incredibly hard due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is there light at the end of the tunnel for tour operators and agents when things finally start to open up again? A recent survey conducted by...
Since launching in March 2020 MTN has quickly become an established voice for the mountain industry, with several international media titles relying on MTN for information, insights and commentary on the mountain trade industry in general and the impact of the pandemic in particular. For recent...
With the toughest challenges in living memory facing the winter sports industry, we have been asked by many media outlets how the industry will survive, what will change and what challenges should we prepare for in the future? A recent article in Wired magazine commented on...
On December 16 the first in the MTN Creates Virtual Event Series took place with MTN First Tracks. James Gambrill CEO of Mountain Trade Network revealed the findings from the latest MTN consumer research 'State of the Snowsports Market. Some key findings were: Shifts to late season...
At our 'First Tracks' event earlier this week we spoke with Verbier, Val Thorens and the Tirol region about their experiences and plans around opening for this winter season, their hopes and fears for 2021 and how they would measure success in this most unusual...
Our 2021 LISTEX, LISTEX Luxury and SASTEX events are now open for registration. Join us in May, June or September 2021 to network with colleagues from the mountain sport industry, arrange one to one meetings in the trade exchange and hear from our inspirational speakers...
With so many questions still remaining about skiing this winter, good communication is vital to increase consumer confidence and provide clarity about resort openings and all operations for the 2020/21 season. Market research has highlighted the confusion and questions many skiers still have. With a virtual...
We sat down (virtually of course) with Nick Rocco of payments specialist and LISTEX Luxury sponsor Flywire to speak about the future of luxury travel. Watch the interview below, and take advantage of the free travel payments assessment at flywire.com/assessment. LISTEX Luxury Virtual 2020 was sponsored by Flywire....
MTN CREATES is a series of one day virtual events to provide insights, support and connections to the mountain industry over the forthcoming winter season. With so much uncertainty surrounding the shape of winter sports holiday this coming season, MTN will bring together expert speakers, industry...
Summer 2020 saw many mountain resorts enjoy their busiest ever season - not a situation that was expected given the impact of the pandemic was still very much being felt. Although many nations and areas have now sadly experienced a resurgence of the virus, there are...