December 16, 2017 research

Economic impact of Dutch wintersport websites

Holland is probably the number one wintersport country in Europe. That sounds very strange because it is a dead-flat country with little more than two handful of indoor and outdoor ski opportunities. Like ice skating that does not hinder us in our effort to enjoy -and excel in- wintersports and skiing in particular. The Dutch are per capita one of the most active skiers in Europe. That is a fact. We virtually own Gerlos, Ischgl, Val Thorens and Saalbach. Moreover, the Dutch are also very prominent in the online wintersport information scene. We at SkiWeather.eu conducted an extensive study (among 2.7 mln Dutch websites) to track the 10 most influential wintersport…

March 2, 2017 ski industry

Leaving the EU raises costs of ski holidays for Brits

Britains are becoming increasingly concerned about the effect that leaving the EU will have on their ski holiday. It seems certain that once Britain invokes Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty -which has never been used before- travelling to, working in and doing business with the EU skiresorts will have severe implications. Britain and the EU will face a complex negotiation process which may last up-to two years. Although the talks will center on the Brexit, it is very unlikely that Britain will get a preferential treatment or a 'bargain' deal. The regulations and negotiations will be a nightmare to sort out -the process requires the UK to unpick some…