The Joe Pomp Show How Vail Resorts' Unique Business Model Led to a Strike in Park City (and Why They Don't Care)
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Jan 8, 2025 AI Snips
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Park City Ski Patrol Strike
- Park City Mountain Resort skiers faced long lines and limited access due to a ski patrol strike.
- The resort, the largest in the US, operated at under 20% capacity, impacting the busiest week of the year.
The Bigger Picture
- The ski patrol strike highlights a larger issue of corporate consolidation in ski towns.
- Vail Resorts prioritizes profit margins, impacting employees and local communities.
Vail's Acquisition Strategy
- Vail Resorts, formerly owned by Apollo Management, has aggressively acquired ski resorts.
- This acquisition strategy shifted the industry from single-day tickets to season passes.