Do Hungarian ski resorts have a chance for survival?
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This winter has brought hardly any snow to Hungary, and this mild weather is also affecting the ski resorts. Due to the higher temperatures, it is difficult for ski resorts to maintain their slopes. For this reason, several of them have been forced to close temporarily. This, of course, has left skiers concerned about the future of the resorts in Hungary.
In order to find out more about the current situation of ski tourism, pénzcentrum.hu contacted Gyula Fehér, chairman of the István Chernel Ski and Tourism Cluster.
How can the remaining ski resorts maintain themselves?
According to Fehér, in recent years, the ski season in Hungary, as well as in the Alpine countries, has been extended. He points out that two years ago, for example, it was still possible to ski until Easter.
In this regard, he particularly stresses the importance of snowmaking and four-season availability. Without these, it is impossible for ski resorts to operate economically on a long-term basis. On the one hand, artificial snow melts more slowly, and the snowmaking equipment can achieve high snow thickness. On the other hand, what four-season availability means is being able to attract tourists with a variety of attractions in both winter and summer.
Chair lifts are great because they allow a four-season use, and they are also environmentally friendly,
he argues.
