‘We are open for business’ – and it’s DEFINITELY snowing!

Ski season is on our doorstep and alpine businesses want you to know they’re open for business.

And there’s definitely snow!

But anybody planning a trip to the alps when the season commences on June 22 is being given one major piece of advice.

Book.

“This year will look very different,” Bess Nolan-Cook, CEO of Tourism North East, told Heidi Murphy.

“Be prepared before leaving home.”

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Local operators, like Rob from George’s Ski Hire, are hopeful they won’t be too badly impacted by the delayed start.

They’ve set out special COVID-19 protocols to keep snow-goers as safe as possible.

He spoke with Tony Jones on Tuesday.

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