Loon Proposes a Fourth Peak With a Closer Link to Lincoln

Loon proposes 280 acres, four lifts and a stronger connection to downtown Lincoln. The property implications depend on assessment, approvals and the eventual visitor journey.

Japan Backs the First Steps in Reviving Derelict Resort Buildings

Four Japanese regeneration initiatives have been selected for support. The commercial questions begin with site investigations, the next use and the funding still required.

Portillo’s Integrated Stay Shows a Different Mountain Business Model in Chile

Portillo includes mountain access in its accommodation offer. The model invites a closer look at whole-stay revenue, operating costs and the guest proposition.

A Hotel’s Workforce Plan Extends Beyond Its Own Payroll

Construction, transport and maintenance shortages can constrain hotels beyond their own staffing. The useful workforce plan includes essential suppliers.

France’s Mountain Accommodation Challenge Starts With Existing Buildings

France’s renovation programmes show why existing accommodation belongs in destination planning. Better buildings, available nights and actual demand are separate results.

Niseko Faces Its Next Growth Test Beyond Peak Winter

New flights and more hotel rooms are changing Niseko. We examine what growing demand, persistent winter dependence and stronger competition mean for owners.

Can Real Estate Strengthen a Small Ski Area? West Mountain’s Next Test

West Mountain’s proposed resort village raises a question for smaller ski areas: how can property sales and hospitality strengthen the mountain business?

Kagoshima’s Rail Incentive Puts the Overnight Stay at the Centre

Kagoshima links rail support to eligible hotel bookings. The useful test is additional room nights and retained revenue, rather than redemptions alone.

US$9 to Ski, US$10 to Spend: The Business Behind Cheap Lift Tickets

Mountain Capital Partners is extending US$9 lift tickets across its US network, with US$10 spending credit on selected offers. We examine how cheap access, early bookings and quieter dates could support the resort business—and what accommodation owners should watch.

Busy Hotels, Weaker Room Revenue: Reading Japan’s August Results

Two public hotel portfolios show why high occupancy can coexist with weaker revenue. Original calculations test rate cuts, capacity limits and non-room offsets.

What Snowmaking Protects—and What a Snow Guarantee Leaves Exposed

Australian resort evidence separates snow production from refund protection. A transparent hotel scenario tests the cash and occupancy consequences of cancellation.

Rokkasho’s New Hotel Is Designed Around the Longer Stay

A 210-room Aomori hotel puts washing machines, microwaves and refrigerators in every room. Its design raises useful questions about longer-stay demand.