What can the local ski resorts expect in winter? As in Switzerland, the winter tourism industry in this country is also thinking about how to start the coming season in view of rising energy prices. “Of course we are thinking about it,” said Austria’s top cable car National Councilor Franz Hörl. Limitations are considered.
For example, it is possible that “snow production saves ten percent of the piste, only part of the gondolas hang or the night skiing stops,” Hörl told APA. In addition, there will probably be higher ticket prices.
“Ski areas not big power eaters”
But first you have to look at everything very carefully and “work seriously”, Hörl emphasized. In Tyrol, the ski areas have more or less guaranteed prices after the Tiwag contracts would run until December 2023. From the company’s point of view, it is nevertheless important to consider some options. According to Hörl, ski areas are not the big energy guzzlers – cable cars only require 1.3 percent of the electricity consumed in Austria. You also need “almost nothing” for gas.
The price increase will also affect the ski passes, Hörl admitted. However, it is up to the companies how high the increases will be. “But the prices for the locals will be reserved,” the cable car operator said.
measures in Switzerland
The director of the Swiss Mountain Railways Association, Berno Stoffel, announced on Tuesday that there might be fewer activities in the Swiss ski resorts. Measures in the areas of speed, number of gondolas and operating times allowed the mountain railways to save up to 20 percent in electricity consumption. They also want to limit themselves in terms of comfort – such as only offering cold water and heating less.
Source: Krone
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