Are - Sweden Heading for a New Record Season? |
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By: Skistar AB Posted: 2008-12-18 05:11:18 |
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In the alpine heart of Sweden, Are, the winter season has certainly started well with low temperatures and significant amounts of natural snow. The snow situation is exceptional which has made it possible to open lifts well ahead of plan with the best possible skiing - simply first rate!
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/skistar/36448/ Last winter season saw new record levels in that more guests than ever before chose to come to Are. The number of guests from countries outside Sweden increased by as much as 20 per cent and thereby set new records. This season the international attraction seems to continue to grow. The favourable snow situation and weakened Swedish currency, in combination with the growing international awareness of Are have given obvious positive effects. Are is the most complete alpine destination in Northern Europe, combining the best of Scandinavian wilderness, fabulous skiing and a rich nightlife. Are hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 2007 and also hosts several annual international events. Are can best be described as a quality label in winter sports. Are has long-standing traditions as a tourist resort, an alpine heritage, a buzzing nightlife together with a vast selection of activities. Add to this the close encounters with nature, with the wilderness on the doorstep and surrounding massifs and you come up with a unique winter paradise. The fact that Are offers a lot of value for money does not lessen its attraction. To see for yourself the current situation in Are - have a look at the web cams at http://www.skistar.com/are About SkiStar SkiStar is listed on the O list of OMX Stockholm Stock Exchange since 1994. The group owns and operates the ski resorts at the alpine ski destinations Salen, Are and Vemdalen in Sweden together with Hemsedal and Trysil in Norway. The market share in Sweden amounts to 53%, in Norway 29% and overall in Scandinavia 43%. The core business of the group is alpine skiing with the guests' experience in focus. The list of other activities includes accommodation agency, ski schools and ski rentals. For more information: Linda Wasell, PR Manager SkiStar Are Tel.: +46-(0)70-395-62-71 |
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