Apr 23, 2013 15:31 BST SkiStar AB The conceptual light setting “In the Footsteps of Giants” is one of the remaining finalists for the Lamp Awards 2013 – an international competition in architectural lighting. In the Footsteps of Giants was designed by Ljusarkitektur and is one of the 20 finalists selected from 608 entrants.
Apr 22, 2013 11:31 BST HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) The ringleaders of a gang involved in the illegal importation of millions of cigarettes through Dover have been jailed.
Apr 16, 2013 12:32 BST SkiStar AB The snow has hardly yet turned into sorbet on the slopes in Åre since temperatures, despite a long period of sunny days have stayed mainly below zero. This has resulted in magic skiing conditions. We are now looking forward to playful slushy conditions but with cold snow further up on Mt Åreskutan and several big events such as classic Freeride and the popular downhill race Skutskjutet.
Apr 12, 2013 10:57 BST SkiStar AB With one of the most significant investments in lifts ever made in Åre, next season will see the addition of no less than three modern chairlifts. The new lifts will boast capacity in the ski area with about 5 000 persons and further improve the skiing experience in the zone below the treeline. The building work will commence in May, and opening of the three new lifts will be in December 2013.
Apr 05, 2013 09:21 BST SkiStar AB The world’s greatest Big Air stars: Henrik Harlaut and Tanner Hall in the company of many others are in place in Åre to take part in the 2013 edition of Jon Olsson Invitational - JOI. The event now also includes the parallel slalom competition Betsafe Alpine Challenge, BAC, with many contestants from the men’s alpine elite.
Mar 12, 2013 17:14 GMT iAppOxford A recent internet survey asked local Oxford residents to choose the “Best Mobile Application Developer”. The survey specifically asked residents to nominate developers who create apps with visual elements designed to improve customer interaction. Respondents overwhelmingly voted for local business man and advertising specialist Steven Durrant from iAppOxford.
Jan 16, 2013 10:38 GMT SkiStar AB Actor Peter Magnusson is acting cicerone, taking the members of staff through a digital training programme based on SkiStar’s core values – Personal, Positive, Proficient and Professional. The programme shall result in the guests feeling even more welcome and new employees being comfortable in their role from the start.