The weather is turning colder, and the leaves are starting to fall from the trees. Although the summer holiday season is drawing to a close, the winter holiday season is just beginning. Soon, many will begin to flock to the ski slopes in search of an exciting trip full of sheer slopes, snow, and excellent food and drink.
Here are five steps to creating a ski holiday resort with a difference.
Depending on the business model of your resort, pick out an appropriate location for your objectives.
For example, if you’re opening a ski resort, finding an appropriate mountainous location with plenty of natural snow is essential, as well as frequent fresh snowfall.
Additionally, you will need to find a location that is an extended height above sea level to allow for excellent slopes.
For wintery holiday resorts, heating is hugely important. Whether you have open fires for that authentic warmth, opt for underfloor heating, or choose conventional radiators, warmth adds to the cosy feel you want to create for your guests.
You also might want to think about sustainability when considering how to heat your resort. You can use biogas, geothermal heat, kinetic electricity from moving parts, and solar power to power your resort, which are all renewable resources.
Food is a huge part of any holiday, as any holiday-goer will tell you. Depending on where your resort is based, you may want to think about what kind of cuisine you will serve for your guests.
Whether you stay loyal to local food – successful resorts in the alps are well-known for their Swedish, French, and German inspired food, which is an integral part of European culture – or whether you experiment with other avenues, supplying hearty and warming food is essential for guests.
You can glean some inspiration for recipes through websites like Pinterest and pin them all virtually in one place. Alternatively print them out and put together on a mood board!
Additionally, most guests will not want to ski all the time, so partaking in après-ski is traditional. This normally involves drinking, socializing, and eating.
For families attending the resort, or first-time skiers, it’s essential that there is a place where guests can learn to ski or enhance their existing skills.
Make sure your ski school is equipped to teach in multiple languages. For example, if your resort is in the Alps, it would be a good idea to ensure that teaching is completed in English, French, and German.
To make a start on learning the basics of a new language, you can use apps like Duolingo to brush up on basic phrases and sentences.
Skiing is a high-endurance sport, heavy on joints and limbs. Leaving the chilly slopes for a comfy and warm bed is sure to be a winner for your guests.
Companies like Archers Sleep Centre can help you pick out soft beds suitable for achy limbs and optimal for a dreamy night’s sleep.
Do you have any tips for starting up a luxury ski resort? Leave your answer in the comments below!
