In addition to snowsports, China is also planning expansions into its skating and ice hockey facilities in the run-up to the 2022 Olympics. This brief report mentions China’s plans to introduce exhibition matches to its sports-mad population, as well as increase the size of its winter sports industry.
http://www.china.org.cn/sports/2016-11/03/content_39626935.htm
Publicity for the 2022 Olympics
The latest DeepResearch Report into the worldwide ski apparel market has included China in its list of 6 regions. Including detailed statistics as well as future projections out to 2021, it should be of interest to those looking to expand their retail operation into new territories.
With the unprecedented growth of China’s skier population comes an unprecedented demand for lessons. It’s therefore unsurprising that several ski schools have begun to recruit both internally and world-wide, and on first inspection wages and living conditions appear promising.
Chongli’s other international schools are also offering attractive packages, including decent standards of accomodation, and the jobs on offer appear to be varied with just as great an emphasis placed on up-skilling Chinese instructors as teaching new clients. The resorts have also worked hard recruiting highly qualified international instructors to head up their schools, with NZSIA & the French system particularly well represented. There are even ad-hoc positions available in private schools aimed at ex-pat school children around Beijing. While it’s certainly early days for Chinese ski schools, there’s plenty of competition in the market and things seem to be moving the right way to establish a strong Alpine culture and guest service culture in time for 2022.
FIS Secretary General Sarah Lewis described as ‘remarkable’ preparations for the 2022 Olympics following her recent visit to Beijing. This report touches on Beijing’s lack of natural snowfall, as well continuing familiar themes regarding the speed and efficiency of construction at the Olympic venues.
Publicity for the 2022 Olympics
This brief FT article offers a slightly pessimistic outlook on China’s skiing ambitions, as well as an interesting comparison between property prices in Changbaishan and leading western destinations. It’s fair to say that China’s budding Vails and Val d’Iseres face stiff competition from the existing property mecca of Niseko just across the sea, which although not without its own problems, is now being strongly backed by the Japanese government.
https://www.ft.com/content/033b6e3c-9c4c-11e6-8324-be63473ce146
Vanke Songhua Lake Resort near Jilin, north-east China
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