PROWINTER 2010

10th International Exhibition for Winter Sport Rentals and Services

alongside the

7TH International Exhibition Specialized in Alpine and Winter Technology

Bolzano, 13-15 April 2010

Prowinter 2010, a full range of events

The International Ski Federation F.I.S. will strengthen and lend its support once again to Alpitec/Prowinter 2010. Their support will emphasize the importance these two events have achieved, which feature the technology and winter sports sectors as well as Alpine tourism. Alpitec/Prowinter will also be supported by the O.I.T.A.F., (International Organization for Transportation by Rope), Italian, Swiss and German associations as well as the Dolomiti Superski Consortium and the Associazione Direttori Stazioni Invernali D.S.I.

Bolzano, December 4, 2009 – In collaboration with the above mentioned partners, Bolzano Fair will issue a detailed event program on the various topics that will be explored at the event. These issues will range from safety, training in the ski sector, to the organization of ski areas as well as sport and tourism geared marketing. Company planned events will take place at the forum located in the exhibition pavilion, as they traditionally have in the past. In addition to this, the conference hall will play host to many events, among which will be conferences and conventions of various associations.

Among the planned events, the Alto Adige and Tyrol day focused on cableways truly stands out. This event, which has reached its seventh edition, will be held April 15, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the first time at the Alpitec/Prowinter show. Every two years, and in alternating turns, the cableway association of Alto Adige and the group of Tyroleans specialized in cableways organize a meeting. Although this meeting is normally held in autumn, it will take place at the Alpitec/Prowinter show in 2010. This is due to the approximately 330 members of both associations that would like to emphasize the importance, beyond regional borders, of trade fairs in Bolzano and the city that hosts them. Siegfried Pichler, President of the Alto Adige Association, has predicted the number of participants to range between 150 and 200 members. Many important politicians from both regions will also be among the members present. The event will also take a look at marketing for ski resort tourism, ideas cableway system owners may offer their clients, and incentives for young people in the ski and tourism sectors. The International Ski Federation, supporter of Alpitec/Prowinter, will also play a part in the event.

Various award ceremonies will be held at the Alpitec/Prowinter exhibition as well as a presentation of the winners for the best ski areas of 2009-2010, which will take place April 14, 2010 at 12. The best European ski slopes award will also be given during the ceremony. The award will be granted to the winner based on inspections carried out during the 2009-2010 season. The inspection method requires a team of over 220 members who will anonymously visit the ski slopes. They will then examine the quality of the ski lift systems and their level of maintenance, preparation of the slopes, efficiency of the snow cannon systems, presence of snow parks, friendliness of the ski lift personnel and every other aspect relative to the quality of the slopes for tourists.

Date: 13 – 15 April 2010

Hours of operation: Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m to 5 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Entrance: reserved to operators

Entrance fee: 8 Euros; 50% discount with online registration

Information: www.alpitec.it e www.prowinter.it

For further information:

Alice Camellini

International Press Office for Prowinter c/o Fruitecom

+39-059-7863894

Cristina Pucher

Bolzano Fair S.p.a. Press Office

+39-0471-516012

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