#ski-resort

#ski-resort

New out of the French Alps broke on Tuesday that Compagnie des Alpes will continue running La Plagne, one of the world's largest ski resort, after local authorities selected its bid for a new 25-year operating contract. The decision, announced November 25, follows a competitive tender process overseen by the Syndicat Intercommunal de la Grande Plagne, the public entity that manages the resort. The agreement gives the company's subsidiary, Société d'Aménagement de La Plagne, responsibility for the ski area through 2052.

Every lift ticket purchase in America requires a liability waiver that must be signed. This document typically absolves the resort of responsibility for injuries or accidents occurring on its property. Resorts can pay up to $3 million for liability policies. After the Colorado Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition from a snowboarder named John Litterer, the critical question now is: "To what extent does this liability waiver truly protect the resort?"

"The design of Hotel Marina Riviera was inspired by a deep respect for the property's original 1968 architecture and its stunning alpine setting along Big Bear Lake," Sana Keefer, Casetta's head of brand, stated. "We wanted to preserve the soul of the building, including its Viking-inspired structure and midcentury character, while thoughtfully updating it for the modern traveler. The refresh draws inspiration from Big Bear's après-ski history, classic roadside lodges, and the timeless appeal of mountain getaways, all viewed through a contemporary lens."