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SkiStar Åre Sweden, november 16 th 2023

The five largest ski resorts in Scandinavia, operated by SkiStar, kickstart the ski season ahead of schedule

The cold weather over the past month has created optimal conditions for snow production and snowfall has made the Scandinavian terrain magical. SkiStar's ski resorts Vemdalen and Sälen opened for the season in early November. Next up to open are Åre, Trysil and Hemsedal. SkiStar, the market leader in Scandinavia alpine tourism, expect a long Scandinavian ski season that extends to 1 May.

Relaunch of international route to Scandinavian Mountains Airport: -The Scandinavian ski resorts are once again more accessible for Dutch ski enthusiasts

Relaunch of international route to Scandinavian Mountains Airport: -The Scandinavian ski resorts are once again more accessible for Dutch ski enthusiasts

As of 19 December 2021, Dutch company BBI Travel is relaunching its flights from Groningen Eelde Airport to Scandinavian Mountains Airport. The Dutch can return to SkiStar's Scandinavian ski resorts on Thursday and Sunday every week, giving them a more efficient and faster journey.
Great Dane Airlines will operate the route in collaboration with Scandinavian Mountains Airport. The type of pla

SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället - only 10 minutes from Scandinaivan Mountains Airport.

SkiStar's winter news: Unique venture set to take SkiStar's ski resort in Sälen to the top -Åre to host the Alpine World Ski Championships

Ski travel operator SkiStar is investing heavily to develop Hundfjället in Sälen into a world-class ski resort. Scandinavia's newest express lift will be making its debut this winter, while a new accommodation concept and a brand new international airport will be opening within a few years and making the resort completely unique. Other highlights the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Åre.

Record profits once again thanks to great interest in alpine skiing

Winter arrived early this season – the cold and snow have continued, which led to SkiStar’s resorts being in full operation for essentially the entire period. This is the underlying reason that SkiStar can present the best half-year results in its history.

SkiStar launches new digital platforms

SkiStar launches new digital platforms

SkiStar has developed its new digital platforms with a focus on customer requests, simplicity and inspiration. From a 360 perspective, the entire customer journey is covered, from idea to booking and stay at a SkiStar ski resort. The goal of the development is to make it easier for the customer to find information and book, whether it happens on a computer, an iPad or a mobile device.

SkiStar Sälen investing 10 million euro into developing the ski area

SkiStar Sälen investing 10 million euro into developing the ski area

The development of the ski area in Hundfjället, Sälen, located less than 10 minutes from the new Scandinavian Mountains Airport, which is under construction, is a step towards an international ski resort, with Scandinavia's most modern 8-seater express chairlift, new ski runs and expanded snow-making facilities.

Strong bookings continue and favourable snow conditions pave the way for yet another good winter season

​Comments from the CEO Mats Årjes: Winter has arrived at our destinations and from week 49, all our ski resorts have opened for the season with good snow conditions. In addition to a covering of natural snow, the conditions for snow production have been good. Bookings, expressed as the number of overnight stays, are 2 percent higher than at the same point in the previous year.

Best ever financial year and good bookings for the winter season

Best ever financial year and good bookings for the winter season

- We have experienced another good winter season, which has contributed to a strong financial year, and we are once again able to present the best results in SkiStar’s history, with our financial targets achieved and exceeded. Valle’s Weeks, good winter holiday weeks, conference activities & increased capital gains made a strong contribution to the improved results, says Mats Årjes CEO, SkiStar.

SkiStar Fun Slope will ble launched the upcoming winter.

From Åre to Tyrol – read the ski season’s hottest news

Exclusive new lodge in Hemsedal, new gondola lift in St. Johann and even more snow. And now there is even better and more exciting skiing in Sälen, Trysil, Vemdalen and Åre. The SkiStar ski resort company presents exciting winter news.

SkiStars very popular Valle the snowman opens his own ski school in St. Johann

SkiStars very popular Valle the snowman opens his own ski school in St. Johann

SkiStars famous and popular children’s character Valle the snowman was already in his first winter in St. Johann a success for families who visited St. Johann. Now in the second winter Valle will introduce his unique ski school. Valle’s ski school teaches all kids from 3 to 9 years how to ski and to be safe and secure skiers with educated ski instructors from St. Johann’s local ski schools.

New chairlift in St. Johann for memorable skiing experiences

New chairlift in St. Johann for memorable skiing experiences

The last step to install the 6-seater chairlift at the Eichenhof is done. The authorities gave green light for the start of the construction. The improvement of the Eichenhof region to a family-friendly access into the ski area is now on the way. Modern comfortable lifts guarantee memorable skiing experiences.

Continuing keen interest in alpine skiing and increased revenue from property development

Continuing keen interest in alpine skiing and increased revenue from property development

After an early start to the season, with cold weather and snow in November and an unusually mild December, business gained momentum from the Christmas and New Year holidays. In summarising the results for the first nine months, it is once again our great pleasure to present the best results in SkiStar’s history, says Mats Årjes CEO SkiStar.

SkiStar St. Johann: Better comfort and access with new gondola and chairlift

SkiStar St. Johann looks back on a successful winter season and is full of struggles for the future. Last year's investment in the expansion and quality increase has already had a very positive impact. The reorientation towards families continues to be the focus of further development and investment.

More Britons are choosing SkiStar's resorts for their skiing holidays; Bookings up 35 % in Åre and Vemdalen

More Britons are choosing SkiStar's resorts for their skiing holidays; Bookings up 35 % in Åre and Vemdalen

Throughout the winter it's been possible to fly direct from London Gatwick to Åre/Östersund Airport with easyJet, and then reach Åre and Vemdalen by direct transfer. This increased accessibility for Londoners via easyJet's direct line, combined with the fact that more Britons are travelling to the resorts via a Stockholm to Åre/Östersund flights, have led to an upturn in ski tourism from the UK.

Brand new state-of-the-art accommodation in Hemsedal now open for bookings for next winter

Brand new state-of-the-art accommodation in Hemsedal now open for bookings for next winter

In December, 100 new state-of-the-art apartments in a perfect location close to the ski slope in Hemsedal will be ready to receive their first guests. In addition to high-class apartments, SkiStar Lodge Hemsedal Suites also offers family apartments with a design featuring SkiStar's popular children's character, a large climbing wall for older children, as well as a restaurant and bar.

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