Snowboarding Reductions Are to Be Had Thanks to the Credit Crunch
With the sterling fetching only slightly more than the Euro at currency exchanges, you would guess there would be lots of great ski deals to be booked in snowboarding resorts this winter as potential skiers stay in the UK to beat the recession. Provisional numbers just released highlight that ski towns are 86 % booked during the New year and Christmas period. 15 % up on the identical time period last year.
One will have better chance in Jan that currently shows a 34 percent reservation level. The signs of a downturn is over the significant school skiing holiday month which has 62 % reservations, 4 % down on last season. Booking centres in the resorts of Isola 2000, Avoriaz, Verchaix and Les Deux Alpes have seen good demand during December furthered by the good early on winter season snow. Chatel has higher demand than last year, and Les Grands Montets had a great New Year and Christmas.
But there is heavy call for larger ski chalets, 8 to 13 beds, as skiers group up to save money. Evidence highlights that DIY ski breaks are doing well, perhaps evidence that keen skiers are not going to sacrifice their ski break. Inquiries from the big tour operators are down on last year.
