Victorian alpine ski operators say while they’re optimistic about this season, they’re desperate for Melburnians to return after a ‘quiet start’ on opening weekend.
Victorian alpine businesses are still placing their hopes on Melburnians being able to return to the region soon, after coronavirus rules and destruction from severe rain put a dampener on the ski season’s opening weekend.
While demand for accommodation on the mountain was strong across July and August, he said tourism operators are still banking on visitors from metro areas.“We had to refund so many bookings, not just us but all the smaller operators that own restaurants and bed and breakfasts. They lost out big time on this weekend,” he said.
Falls Creek has delayed social functions and fireworks which usually accompany opening weekend until restrictions ease across the entire. The ski operators at Mt Baw Baw faced additional disappointment after the resort was forced to close this weekend due to 225mm of rain which fell on Wednesday and damaged infrastructure.
Live cameras from Mt Baw Baw showed employees working on muddy roads around the resort on Saturday, with piles of snow still intact despite the heavy rain.Health Minister Martin Foley said on Saturday that while the financial strain on regional businesses was considered when drafting rules, like the 25km restriction, the public health considerations were the key driver.
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