Ski resorts describe the Court of Auditors’ report concerning them as “rude” and “noisy”

The report of the Court of Auditors judged as “rude” by the ski resorts

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A report that makes one cringe

\n\nTHE report of the Court of Auditors on the development of ski resorts in the Alps was not well received by the latter. Several industry players have called the report "crude" and "flashy", arguing that the conclusions presented are based on superficial analyzes and inadequate data.\n\n

Frustration with an approach deemed inappropriate

\n\nThe report, which examines the management and use of public funds by ski resorts, has sparked anger within the mountain resort community. Industry professionals consider that the report of the Court of Auditors does not take into account the complex economic and environmental reality experienced by these stations. They consider the report's conclusions to be “rude” and “raucous”.\n\n

A divergent vision

\n\nAccording to the Court of Auditors, many ski resorts are not profitable and survive thanks to taxpayers' money. She suggests a reorientation of public policy to support mountain tourism development, which should, according to her, be less focused on ski resorts and more on alternative mountain tourism.\n\nThese conclusions are considered "disconnected from reality" and "too general" by representatives of the ski resorts. Some do not hesitate to describe the report of the Court of Auditors as “catastrophic”, jeopardizing the future of many mountain territories.\n\n

Call for a more nuanced vision

\n\nSki resort managers argue that far from being financial sinkholes, these places are important economic engines for mountain regions. In addition, many resorts are already working to diversify their offering, well beyond alpine skiing, to attract visitors all year round.\n\nIn conclusion, if this report of the Court of Auditors was supposed to shed light on the management of ski resorts, it above all aroused incomprehension and indignation. The managers of these stations are calling for a more nuanced and realistic vision of their sector of activity. \n\n