Laurent Vanat

Principal Consultant, Laurent Vanat Consulting SARL

Laurent is an international consultant specializing in the ski business. His international report on snow and mountain tourism has become the industry benchmark. Laurent holds a Master’s degree in commercial and industrial sciences, is an expert in business management and business plans. He developed a business planning method adapted for ski lift companies, contributing to market analysis for ski resorts. Gathering data  initially in Switzerland and then globally, he has become an internationally recognized expert. His annual International Snow and Mountain Tourism Report is authoritative for industry statistics, serving as a reference for major global groups (CDA, Vail Resorts). He has advised numerous ski resorts in Switzerland and abroad, is frequently consulted by media, and often speaks at professional events worldwide. His website, www.vanat.ch, is rich with ski resort information, available even in Chinese.