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2007 Media Articles of Aspen / Snowmass

December 31, 2007 Record Breaking Snowfall in Aspen/Snowmass
– Aspen/Snowmass has broken the all- time record for the most snowfall in the month of December. With 118 inches (300 centimeters) falling this month at the top of Snowmass – that’s nearly 10 feet of snow – the 1983-1984 record of 117 inches has officially been broken.
December 28, 2007 Airlines step up efforts as Aspen weather fouls travel - Janet Urquhart
ASPEN — It may mean a bus ride or other delays, but holiday travelers bound for Aspen are getting to town despite diverted and canceled flights, as the airlines work to make good on a promise they made last summer — improve upon last winter’s dismal service to the resort.
December 22, 2007 Airline execs who ski may be key to more nonstop flights to the slopes - The Denver Post
"Stay Aspen/Snowmass president Bill Tomcich said during a Mountain Travel Network telephone briefing Tuesday, "When you have a senior executive at a major airline who is a skier or has seen great success in ski markets, it's very likely they're going to be more willing to take risks and experiment with new routes."
December 21, 2007 Holiday hordes arriving in Aspen - Scott Condon, The Aspen Times
"That determines how long people stay. Bill Tomcich, president of the central bookings agency Stay Aspen-Snowmass, said Tuesday holidays aren’t bad, ..."
December 3, 2007 Aspen Gets Punded with Over 30 Inches! - Catherine Lutz - Aspen Daily News Staff Writer
"They say good things happen to those who wait. Locals and guests throughout town are a shouting a thanks to the snow gods as Aspen/Snowmass received a much awaited 30 inches of snow over the weekend. ..."
November 27, 2007 Q&A: Aspen resort official Bill Tomcich discusses air service, lodging outlook - The Aspen Times
"Bill Tomcich, president of Stay Aspen Snowmass and the resort's liaison to the airline industry, says there's room for additional airline service to Aspen. As for bookings, snow would help, he says."
Nov 14, 2007 Delta to test Atlanta-Aspen route - Kelly Yamanouchi - The Denver Post
"Delta Air Lines will fly from Atlanta to Aspen on Saturdays starting Feb. 16, the carrier announced Wednesday..."
November 2, 2007 Just what Aspen needs - more women - Scott Condon - The Aspen Times
"ASPEN — Good news, guys — a record number of athletic, beautiful women who are expert skiers are invading Aspen next month."
October 31, 2007 Airline eyes direct flight from Atlanta - Carolyn Sackariason - The Aspen Times
"ASPEN — Delta Air Lines executives are in early discussions with local aviation officials to bring a direct flight from Atlanta to Aspen."
October 17, 2007 Ski resorts to pitch during Series - Troy Hooper, Denver Post
"ASPEN — The Colorado Rockies aren't the only ones looking to knock it out of the park when the World Series gets underway next week. The state's ski resorts are also hoping to hit a home run."
October 3, 2007 Mtn. Travel Fall Forum previews next season - Andy Bruner, Summit Daily News
"BRECKENRIDGE - The first ever Mountain Travel Fall Forum brought together more than 150 travel industry representatives last week for a glimpse of what to expect during the upcoming ski season."
October 2, 2007 Good News and Bad Heading Into Season - Craig Altschul
"The airlines will be better prepared to deal with large snow storms after lessons learned from last December, said Bill Tomcich, President of Stay Aspen Snowmass.
September 26, 2007 Snowmass approves Viceroy Hotel - Steve Alldredge, Snowmass Village correspondent
"SNOWMASS VILLAGE — It took six months of debate and negotiations, but development of a Viceroy Hotel won approval Monday from the Snowmass Village Town Council.."
September 23, 2007 Lodges hope to earn green by going green - The Aspen Times Staff
"ASPEN — Some Aspen lodges hope a special program appeals to ecoconscious, green globetrotters over the next three months."
September 21, 2007 Skico: Won't be a hike to new Lift 1A - Carolyn Sackariason, The Aspen Times Staff Writer
"ASPEN — A proposed new Lift 1A at the base of Aspen Mountain might be located 200 feet farther uphill, but the distance from the end of South Aspen Street to the chairlift would be shorter than the stairs to the gondola from Durant Avenue."
September 13, 2007 Plane trouble latest Frontier wrinkle - Janet Urquhart, The Aspen Times
"ASPEN — Frontier Airlines may be facing another setback in its plan to launch a new, low-fare subsidiary to regional markets such as Aspen after plane maker Bombardier called Wednesday for the grounding of dozens of Q-400 turboprop planes - the aircraft Frontier intends to use for its Lynx Aviation service."
September 13, 2007 Aspen still rules as party town - Scott Candon, The Aspen Times
"ASPEN — Aspen's reputation as a party town still helps it secure a ranking as one of the best resorts in North America among skiers and riders surveyed by SKI Magazine."
September 9, 2007 Frontier fights a head wind - Kelly Yamanouchi, Denver Post Staff Writer
"As Frontier Airlines' new chief executive, Sean Menke, takes the helm of the Denver-based airline, he faces a number of daunting challenges, ranging from repairing the company's flagging stock price to recovering from a string of quarterly losses."
September 4, 2007 Frontier to launch new service, but turboprops await OK - Chris Walsh, Rocky Mountain News
"The company has yet to announce any Colorado markets for Lynx service, although observers have said Aspen and Vail are a lock... "
August 29, 2007 ACRA looking for a voice - Carolyn Sackariason, The Aspen Times
"ASPEN — Officials from Aspen's chamber of commerce are frustrated that they don't have more influence on governmental decisions."
August 2, 2007 Regional carrier to boost service into Aspen - Chris Walsh, Rocky Mountain News
"SkyWest Airlines expects a smoother ride into Aspen this winter. The carrier, which handles regional jet flights for United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, plans to boost service levels in Aspen after weather-related issues and other problems last winter led to an avalanche of delays and cancellations."
August 2, 2007 United boosts winter service to Aspen - Staff Report, Glenwood Springs
"ASPEN — United Airlines has boosted its nonstop service between Aspen and both Chicago and Los Angeles for the coming ski season and has dropped back its summer fares for flights out of Aspen after they hit unprecedented levels."
July 24, 2007 O'Donnell inducted into Ski Hall of Fame - Scott Condon, The Aspen Time
"ASPEN — Less than one year after he retired from the helm of the Aspen Skiing Co., Pat O’Donnell has been honored with induction into the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. ..."
July 11, 2007 Airlines vow to try harder next winter - Scott Condon, The Aspen Times
"...Bill Tomcich, president of Stay Aspen Snowmass and the business community's liaison with the airlines, said it was unprecedented for top airline officials ..."
May 12, 2007 5 questions for for Bill Tomcich, president of Stay Aspen Snowmass reservations - By Aresu Eqbali, Rocky Mountain New
"... ASPEN - As a key player in Aspen's tourism industry for a dozen years, Bill Tomcich has his finger on the pulse of the local airline industry. His current diagnosis: Air service here should convalesce nicely after a brutal winter. ..."
May 3, 2007 Tourists driven to stay on road Despite high gas prices, resort bookings strong - By Julie Dunn Denver Post Staff Writer
"... But hotel bookings in the Aspen area are pacing 13 percent ahead of where they were last year, according to Stay Aspen/Snowmass, the largest lodging reservation agency in the Roaring Fork Valley. ..."
March 10, 2007 Wherefore all the spin doctors and spokespeople? - Aspen Times
"... Consider Bill Tomcich of Stay Aspen Snowmass, who has become the "go-to guy" whenever the local or national media need to know about airline service or hotel occupancy rates in the upper Roaring Fork Valley. Or Jeff Hanle, the voice of the Aspen Skiing Co. ..."
March 7, 2007 No (affordable) room at the inn - By Joanne Kelley, Rocky Mountain News
"...But for those in the business of keeping hotel rooms booked, the upgrades have done more to draw business than to keep it away.

The Christmas Inn was recently replaced by the far more luxurious Annabelle, an amenity-filled inn that has far higher occupancy rates than its predecessor did, according to Bill Tomcich, president of Stay AspenSnowmass, the central reservations agency.

"It's really what our guests have come to demand," Tomcich said. "The days of the 30-year-old basic hotel room with the stand-up shower and 12-inch TV set are numbered." ..."
February 1, 2007 Eagle eyes Aspen's business - Scott Condon, Aspen Times News
"...Last ski season, 257,000 seats on commercial flights were available into Eagle County Airport, and 179,000 passengers boarded flights, according to Bill Tomcich, president of the Stay Aspen Snowmass central bookings agency and the business community's liaison to the airlines.

In comparison, there were 151,000 seats available on flights into the Aspen airport last ski season, and 114,000 passengers boarded. ..."
January 20, 2007 Aspen discounts passes for young X Games fans - Joanne Kelley, Rocky Mountain News
"...The upscale resort will cut prices for the age 24 and under college-going crowd, which will soon arrive in force for the annual winter spectacle known as the X Games. A pass good for two days of skiing during the four-day event will effectively offer lift access for less than $30 a day vs. the usual $82 daily rate." ...

"Saturday night will again likely be the busiest single night of the year, with occupancy rates at 98 percent vs. 96 percent around Christmas, Tomcich said. And unlike the holiday season, the X Games typically mean the moderately priced hotels fill up first. ..."