Victoria's COVID-19 lockdown casts doubt on ski season, but businesses plough ahead
3 years, 6 months ago

Victoria's COVID-19 lockdown casts doubt on ski season, but businesses plough ahead

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The 2021 ski season was meant to be one of recovery for the north-east Victorian town of Mount Beauty, but a cloud is hanging over the region. Key points: A Mount Beauty business is hoping it can cash in on record bookings amid uncertainty around the ski season The sector is preparing to welcome visitors but Victoria's latest lockdown could spell trouble Operators say a good season is vital for the industry after a lean 2020 Mount Beauty Chamber of Commerce president and Rocky Valley Bikes and Snow Sports owner Glenyse Peacock was eyeing record bookings — but that was before the state's latest lockdown. Rocky Valley Bikes and Snow Sports at Mount Beauty has had record bookings for the 2021 ski season. "We are confident that the Victorian government and community will take the necessary action to bring the outbreak under control and anticipate having a successful COVID safe 2021 winter season at Hotham.

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Victorian ski resorts to reduce visitor numbers for 2020 snow season due as COVID-19 precaution
4 years, 6 months ago

Victorian ski resorts to reduce visitor numbers for 2020 snow season due as COVID-19 precaution

ABC  

Victoria's ski season is set to drastically change this year with resorts operating at only half the normal capacity. Key points: Alpine resorts have introduced restrictions to allow the snow season to go ahead from June 22 Alpine resorts have introduced restrictions to allow the snow season to go ahead from June 22 It follows an announcement last month that …

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