# Paper-Saving Ski Resort Apps This Ski Resort's Digital Services Will Save Masses Of Paper Use By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-11-19 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-resort-app References: [skyhinews](https://www.skyhinews.com/news/ready-for-opening-day-winter-park-resort-to-save-six-tons-of-paper-by-nixing-trail-maps/) & [play.google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alterramtnco.winterpark)  [Winter Park Resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprs-ski-club), the wildly popular winter sports venue located in Colorado, has launched an innovative new resort app that is designed to boost the convenience and enjoyment of guests and visitors whilst also making a positive contribution to the environment. The new Winter Park Resort App allows guests to access directions, track their distance and other skiing metrics, place orders for meals and drinks, create messaging groups with ski buddies, access real-time updates on trail conditions and lift schedules, purchase tickets and [access rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiwear-rentals). Perhaps most importantly, the Winter Park Resort App offers easy access to [trail maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-navigation), a feature that is estimated to save over 12,000 pounds pf paper. Available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play, this app shows how the hospitality industry can offer improved services to clients whilst also boosting corporate social responsibility credentials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Resort Apps:** The trend towards digital resort apps offers opportunities for ski resorts and other hospitality venues to improve convenience and reduce environmental impact. - **Paperless Operations:** The use of digital apps and other technologies to reduce paper usage represents a disruptive innovation opportunity across numerous industries, including hospitality. - **Integrated Guest Services:** The integration of guest services into a single digital platform is an emerging trend that presents opportunities for businesses to enhance the customer experience and streamline operations. ### Where This Applies - **Ski Resorts:** For ski resorts, adopting digital apps and other paper-saving technologies can lead to improved guest experiences and greater operational efficiency. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry has significant potential to reduce paper usage and improve guest experiences through the adoption of digital platforms and services. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The trend towards paperless operations is driving innovation in environmental sustainability across a wide range of industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snowmobile-Guiding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-map-app.md) - [App-Based Cleaning Tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okanagan-forest-task-force.md) - [Paper-Free Retail Receipts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vynamic-digital-receipt.md) - [Digital Business Card Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-cards.md) - [Tranquil Maldivian Resort Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-app.md) - [Cutting-Edge Snow Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-storage.md) - [County-Focused Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga.md) - [Hotel Linen Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartlinen.md) - [Bespoke Air Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-air-travel-app.md)