The Compagnie des Alpes, reputed to be the world's biggest ski resort operating company, said its overall sales were up 16.6% to €54.6 M from €46.8 M for the start of the ski season compared to the same period last year.
Income for lift pass sales from the French company which runs most of the world's biggest ski regions also rose by +16.6% compared with the 1st quarter of the previous year.
However the number of skier days only rose by +4.2%, indicating the company was taking more money per ski day than previously.
"Sales were boosted by the first snowfall at the beginning of the season and good weather conditions over the Christmas school holidays. It should also be noted that the Group benefited from an additional day of operation during the last week of the year, with December 31st falling on a Monday this year as opposed to a Sunday last year," a Compagnie des Alpes statement read, continuing, "Indeed, the 2018/2019 ski season got off to a satisfactory start under good conditions: snow fell early enough in the mountains and cold cycles allowed for the operation of snow resources at all ski resorts."