He took a $0 paycheck to prevent staff layoffs Nov 21, 2009
Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts, based in Vail, Colo ... He knew that things could get tough during the recession for a resort destination such as Vail Resorts, which has five ski and snowboard slopes in Colorado and Nevada ... The moves saved more than $10 million, and only 50 of the 15,000 Vail Resorts employees were laid off -- which is far better than what Katz thought would happen. (CNN -- Money)
For marijuana, a move into the open in a ski town Nov 17, 2009
At Vail Resorts, a publicly traded company that owns the Breckenridge resort, a spokeswoman said she expected no change in management practices ... At Vail Resorts, a publicly traded company that owns the Breckenridge resort, a spokeswoman said she expected no change in management practices. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Parties settle lawsuit in fatal raft accident Nov 3, 2009
Earlier this summer, the judge in the case granted requests from Vail Resorts Inc., a parent company of the Grand Teton Lodge Co., and Tauck World Discovery, a travel company based in Norwalk, Conn. to be dismissed as defendants. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Family travel five: Resorts offer snowballs, tubing and other family fun Nov 3, 2009
In April, Vail Resorts announced a similar requirement for employees and children in snow-school programs, effective this season. The company operates Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone ski areas. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Dow slips again on mixed news Thursday Sep 25, 2009
Dow slips again on mixed economic news; Vail Resorts leads Colorado gainers - Denver Business Journal ... Dow slips again on mixed economic news; Vail Resorts leads Colorado gainers. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Quarterly loss widens at Vail Resorts and full-year profit down Sep 25, 2009
In guidance for fiscal-year 2010, Vail Resorts projected net income attributable to the company of $25 million to $35 million, better than most analysts' forecasts. For the quarter ending July 31, which Vail Resorts treats as its fourth quarter, the company's per-share loss was $1 ... The fourth quarter is atypical for Vail Resorts because it does not include significant ski operations. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Vail Resorts names new lodging chief Sep 14, 2009
Toner, who has been VP of sales and marketing for Vail Resorts' and Vail Resorts Hospitality units since 2008, is now their senior VP and COO, the Broomfield-based company (NYSE: MTN) announced ... "Paul brings extensive hospitality experience from both national and international arenas and an intimate knowledge of our lodging and resort assets having spent the past 18 months overseeing all sales and marketing efforts for our company's hospitality division," Rob Katz, chairman and CEO of Vail... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Vail Resorts Names Paul G. Toner Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality Sep 12, 2009
Vail Resorts Names Paul G. Toner Senior Vice President Operating Officer of RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality ... Vail Resorts Names Paul G. Toner Senior Vice President Operating Officer of RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality ... Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: ) today announced that Paul G. Toner has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality. (PR Newswire)
Trimming Waste Sep 10, 2009
He contracted with a firm in Vermont to manufacture the and sold his first machine to Vail Resorts in early 2004. Although it is made in America, BigBelly is reminiscent of a futuristic Japanese robot. (Slate)
Vail Resorts Unveils New Mountain Dining Initiatives Focusing on Quality and Value at All Five Resorts for the Upcoming Season Sep 4, 2009
Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today Vail Resorts, Inc., (NYSE: ) announced a broad array of new mountain dining initiatives designed to offer the highest quality food combined with some great values for skiers and riders at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly this season. One of the most popular items served at Vail Resorts' restaurants, the hamburger, has undergone a complete "renovation" for the 2009-2010 winter season ... On-mountain restaurants at the five mountains... (PR Newswire)
Vail Resorts promises better burger this season Sep 3, 2009
(AP) DENVER - Vail Resorts Inc. is spiffing up its burgers and programs as part of efforts to boost spending by skiers who may be splurging less in a down economy ... Vail Resorts also plans to make some ski school staff available as expert guides for a cost comparable to that of a group lesson, for guests who want tips but not necessarily a standard ski school lesson. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
McSlarrow, Sapan On Way to ACC Forum Aug 19, 2009
Also on the agenda are Starz chairman Robert Clasen, Suddenlink Communications chairman Jerald Kent, CableLabs president Paul Liao and Vail Resorts CEO Robert Katz. The conference will also feature break-out sessions on the Federal Communications Commission, social media, campaigns on a shoestring, and integrated marketing. (Multichannel News)
Ralcorp Holdings Announces Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2009 Aug 7, 2009
81 for the corresponding periods last year, including the effects of certain special items related to Ralcorp's investment in Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: ) and the Post Foods acquisition as follows ... 49 - Equity in earnings of Vail Resorts, Inc. ... Equity in earnings of Vail Resorts, Inc. (after tax) was $6. (PR Newswire)
> RELATED: Colorados skier Gold Pass on sale for $2,750 Jul 28, 2009
The pass, which gives access to every ski area in the state except for Silverton and the four resorts owned by Vail Resorts, went on sale Monday for $2,750 ... Vail Resorts ski hills excluded from the pass are Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Rockies adventure has it all for $1,195 Jul 28, 2009
Vail Resorts will take reservations for the trips through Sept. 6. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
RockResorts to run Dominican Rep. resort Jul 14, 2009
RockResorts, a subsidiary of Broomfield-based Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN), also will offer technical advisory services and provide marketing licensing services to assist in residence sales for Balcones Del Atlantico, A RockResort. The Broomfield company was selected by Bisono Group for the work. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Vail Resorts profits off 29%, but they're ahead of Wall Street forecast Jun 5, 2009
For the three months ending April 30, which Broomfield-based Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) regards as its third quarter, the mountain-resort and lodgings company posted earnings of $61 ... Vail Resorts reported Q3 revenue of $333 ... Vail Resorts operates the Breckenridge, Vail, Keystone and Beaver Creek ski areas in Colorado and Heavenly at Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada line. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
'Epic Summer, A Colorado Family Adventure' Features All-Inclusive Guided Trips in the Rocky Mountains Starting at $199 Per Person Per Night Jun 4, 2009
June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This summer, Vail Resorts is offering for the first time ever an all-inclusive, guided vacation experience, "Epic Summer, A Colorado Family Adventure." Guests can explore the best of Colorado's Rocky Mountains - Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek and Rocky Mountain National Park - in an exciting, adventure-packed trip with their own personal expert guide for $1,195 for the week-long trip (adult all-inclusive price for the seven-day itinerary) which equals... (PR Newswire)
Coloradans: Welcome to Colorado May 30, 2009
Courtesy Vail Resorts A family goes mountain biking at Vail Resorts Keystone area ... What we are hearing is that this is going to be a summer of back to the basics, let s put the kids in the station wagon and drive, Vail Resorts Chairman and CEO Rob Katz said ... The Vail Resorts Epic Summer package is aimed at multi-generational family trips of people wanting to see the Rocky Mountains in a more in-depth way. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Taking the kids to ski country in summer May 29, 2009
In fact, to encourage families to visit in summer, for the first time, Vail Resorts has launched all-inclusive summer vacations complete with airport pickup, guided hikes, mountain picnics, visits to and even a parents night out. Also check out for more deals on everything from lodging to restaurants to shopping. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Family fun, great summer savings in ski country May 26, 2009
In fact, to encourage families to visit in summer, for the first time, Vail Resorts has launched all-inclusive summer vacations complete with airport pickup, guided hikes, mountain picnics, visits to Rocky Mountain National Park and even a parents night out (). Also check out for more deals on everything from lodging to restaurants to shopping. (CNN)
Head of Vail Resorts lodging unit leaving May 23, 2009
Head of Vail Resorts lodging division leaving - Denver Business Journal ... Head of Vail Resorts lodging division leaving ... Brown's departure from Broomfield-based Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) is effective June 19, the company said Friday. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Family hotel deals, from $105 May 21, 2009
Great packages with fun kid-friendly perks like zoo passes, national parks. Sin City is a major entertainment center and business travel destination, known for its carefully cultivated image, gambling and nightlife. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Amanda Rose Hall May 16, 2009
After high school, Amanda moved to Colorado and worked for Vail Resorts for seven years. She had lived in Oregon for the past three years and Lebanon for the past year and a half. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Vail's Largest Summer Campaign Shows the Community All the Love May 14, 2009
May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubbed "an unprecedented collaboration of the Town of Vail, Vail Resorts and Vail merchants," the Vail Local Marketing District today launched Vail All the Love, a marketing and promotion effort to drive summer business to Vail. The campaign offers deals from lodges, restaurants, shops, activities, mountain and town partners. (PR Newswire)
Heavenly Adopts Helmet Policy Apr 14, 2009
Vail Resorts also will require helmets for all children age 12 and under who take group lessons through its schools, and helmets will be part of the resort's children's rental packages unless parents or guardians sign a waiver ... Vail Resorts is based in the Denver suburb of Broomfield. (KCRA 3, CA)
Ski helmets to be mandatory for employees, children at Lake Tahoe resort Apr 14, 2009
Vail Resorts, Inc., which owns and operates Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, said all employees will be required to wear helmets as part of their uniform beginning this year, according to a press release issued by Heavenly's Spokesperson Aimi Xistra-Rich ... "We firmly believe when children are participating in our ski and ride school programs that we must provide them with the proper equipment that promotes enjoyment of the sport while also reducing the possibility of injury," said... (KRNV.com, NV)
Vail Resorts offers family summer vacations Mar 18, 2009
Vail Resorts offers Rocky Mountain family vacation package ... The folks at Vail Resorts have put together what might be the perfect Colorado Rocky Mountain package to please everyone ... Also, in keeping with Vail Resorts commitment to environmental stewardship, the carbon impacts associated with the lodging and transportation portion of the trip will be offset to support development of renewable energy throughout the country. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Colorado clinic mends prominent athletes Mar 17, 2009
Gillett, then owner of Vail resorts, tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a tumble down the slopes. He needed a doctor. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Why China's Stimulus Plan Will Change the World Mar 15, 2009
Here's just a smattering of companies, large and small, that recently announced lowered outlooks: Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN), Navistar (NYSE: NAV), United Technologies (NYSE: UTX), Salesforce ... Vail Resorts is a Motley Fool Hidden Gems pick. (MSNBC -- Business)
Dow leaps over 7,000 level Mar 13, 2009
Among actively traded Colorado stocks, Broomfield-based Vail Resorts (MTN) led gainers, up 16. 43 percent ($3. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Pay downhill at Vail Resorts Mar 12, 2009
Vail Resorts plans wage cuts in face of declining visits - Denver Business Journal ... Vail Resorts plans wage cuts in face of declining visits ... Our second quarter resort segment results, which encompass the first part of the ski season, reflect the impact of the severe downturn in the economy, Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz said in a statement. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
America's Ski Resorts: Saved by the Snow Mar 5, 2009
Vail Resorts, a public company that runs four ski areas in Colorado and one in California, reported a 5. 8% drop in skier visits through early January and a 7. (Time.com)
Ski area sees green from wind turbine Mar 3, 2009
In 2006, Vail Resorts took the lead by purchasing nearly 152,000 megawatt hours of wind energy credits to offset all of its annual power consumption its five ski areas and other businesses, making it one of the largest corporate users in the nation. At British Columbia's Whistler Blackcomb resort, construction is expected to end in November on a $32 million hydro electric power project that will offset the annual energy consumption at the ski area. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Ski resorts alter image Mar 3, 2009
In 2006, Vail Resorts took the lead by purchasing nearly 152,000-megawatt hours of wind energy credits to offset all of its annual power consumption at its five ski areas and other businesses, making it one of the largest corporate users in the nation. At British Columbia's Whistler Blackcomb resort, construction is expected to end in November on a $32 million hydroelectric power project that will offset the annual energy consumption at the ski area. (Insight on the News)
Ski resorts toeing green's bottom line Mar 2, 2009
In 2006, Vail Resorts took the lead by purchasing nearly 152,000 megawatt hours of wind energy credits to offset all of its annual power consumption at its five ski areas and other businesses, making it one of the largest corporate users in the nation. At British Columbia's Whistler Blackcomb resort, construction is expected to end in November on a $32 million hydro electric power project that will offset the annual energy consumption at the ski area. (USA Today -- Money)
Valet? Seat by the fire? Join the club Feb 21, 2009
The Vail area now has five such private clubs, including one that is not operated by Vail Resorts ... Beth Howard, vice president of the Vail and Beaver Creek Clubs for Vail Resorts, says all of the company's eight clubs there are four at Beaver Creek (one of them just for golf) are sold out and have waiting lists, though those lists aren't quite as long as they once were. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Skilled workers snap up ski jobs Feb 18, 2009
Emptier slopes, less crowded classesIn December, Vail Resorts Inc. said it was laying off about 50 workers and eliminating nearly 100 vacant posts due to a drop in advance bookings. Aspen Skiing Co. said it planned to leave about a dozen mostly salaried positions open. (MSNBC -- Business)
How snow sports can transform a childs life Feb 14, 2009
"It's critical for our industry to reach out to include as broad a constituency as possible," as a way to grow the industry, says Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts, which accommodates some 1,200 youngsters at its Colorado resorts through SOS Outreach. "Sure you hope they'll become lifelong snowboarders," says Larry Williams, one of the owners of Bolton Valley, a small area that appeals to local families because it is so affordable ($39 lift tickets during the week. (MSNBC -- Travel)
