Thursday, July 13, 2006

UK skier numbers increase by 7%

Seven per cent more British skiers took an overseas ski holiday last winter than in the previous season according to the annual UK Ski Industry Report released this week.

The number of skiers and riders visiting the USA and Canada increased by 30 per cent. Other countries showing growth included Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovenia and Finland.

France is the most popular destination, taking just over a third of British skiers and boarders, followed by Austria and Switzerland.

The figures were released by British ski tour operator Crystal.

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