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Australian Snow Industry Unites at National Snow Summit as New Economic Data Highlights Importance to Regional Communities

More than 180 delegates representing over 75 organisations gathered in Thredbo on the 5th & 6th of May for the 2026 Snow Summit, the first national whole-of-industry gathering of the Australian snow sector in more than two decades.

The sold-out inaugural Summit brought together senior leaders from all Australian snow resorts, alongside representatives from sport, retail, chambers, lodges, ratepayers, tourism, regional communities and all levels of government, to discuss the future of Australia’s alpine industry and the opportunities and challenges shaping the sector.

Snow Resorts Australia champion sustainable practices, enhancement of the visitor experience, building strategic partnerships and advocating for policies that drive the growth of the snow industry.

We support our members to operate thriving, world-class resorts and work to improve national recognition of the industry's economic, environmental, and social value - now and into the future:

  • Visitor safety in the alpine environment;
  • Administration of appropriate standards of instruction in snow sports (in conjunction with the Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors Association);
  • Workplace health and safety for employees and contractors, particularly in relation to the development of safety standards in the use of aerial and surface ropeway transport (ski lifts);
  • Development of standards applicable to the appropriate provision of aerial and surface ropeway transport so as to reduce potential hazards to users of the services provided by members;
  • Ensuring that appropriate environmental policies are developed for minimising the impact of provision of snow tourism services;
  • Ensuring that economic significance of snow tourism in Australia in terms of jobs, capital investment, and annual return is understood by the government and private sectors;
  • Acting as an industry spokesperson for matters relating to alpine tourism and snow sport.

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Employment

Over 4,500 people are directly employed by Australian Snow Resorts each year. Most staff are employed on a short-term basis between the months of June to September depending on the snow conditions.

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