Local differentiation of ski resorts by nearby consumers: Saint-Pierrede-Chartreuse and Sept-Laux: Two periurban ski resorts near Grenoble
Journal Title: ESSACHESS - Journal for Communication Studies - Year 2009, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Nowadays, the economic model of ski resort is perturbed by new pressure on lodging and development of short stays. Suburban resorts are particularly facing these new challenges. This article considers them as laboratories and aims to present the results of a consumers’ survey.
Authors and Affiliations
Hugues FRANÇOIS| Docteur en Aménagement du Territoire, Cemagref, Grenoble, TerriScope
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