SAM Coverage
Departments: Summer Ops
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Winter Lodging Data Looks Good
SAM Magazine–March 15, 2013–More consistent snowfall and stronger economic metrics combined to deliver impressive gains for the mountain lodging industry according to the most…
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SAM’s Summer Ops Camp Heads East September 2013
SAM Magazine—Bartlett, N.H., Mar. 8, 2013—According to an on-line survey conducted by SAM Magazine, 33% of respondents say that summer opportunities will be the…
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BLUE MOUNTAIN (PA) TO BUILD WATER PARK
SAM Magazine—Palmerton, Pa., Mar. 1, 2013—Blue Mountain Ski Area and Resort will start construction on a $20 million water park project this spring, with…
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WINDHAM TO ADD COUNTRY CLUB TO SUMMER OPERATIONS
SAM Magazine—Windham, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2013—Windham Mountain Resort has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Windham Country Club to make the club part…
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What will be the most important factor for the growth of mountain resorts?
* Better conversion * Emerging markets * Youth and women’s programs * Summer opportunities * Economic recovery * Global cooling
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Brian Head Gets New Owners
SAM Magazine–December 26, 2012–Brian Head Resort in southern Utah, announced that as of December 20, the area is under new ownership. The resort was…
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Utah Throws Hat in Ring for 2026 Olympics
SAM Magazine—Salt Lake City, Dec. 4, 2012— Utah officials have announced plans to bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The bid is contingent on…
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RESERVATIONS SOFT FOR WESTERN DESTINATIONS
SAM Magazine—Denver, Nov. 21, 3012—Occupancy at Western destination resorts was up 6.9 percent for the past spring and summer compared to year-earlier totals, and…
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SUMMER DESTINATION LODGING RISES; WINTER SHOWS PROMISE
SAM Magazine—Denver, Sept.18, 2012—Summer occupancy at 16 western mountain resort destinations was higher than the previous two years, with increases in both occupancy and…
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WILDFIRE CLOSES SNOW KING SUMMER OPERATIONS
SAM Magazine—Jackson, Wyo., Sept. 10, 2012—The Little Horsethief Fire south of Jackson has burned at least 1,500 acres, prompting Snow King resort to close…

