Holiday Valley to Reinvest $5 Million
Holiday Valley to Reinvest $5 Million
Holiday Valley invests $5M+ in upgrades with CCIDA support
Big changes are underway at Holiday Valley, as the resort kicks off a busy season of upgrades and improvements backed by a newly approved sales tax exemption through the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA). With over $5 million being invested into renovations ranging from guest room updates to enhanced snowmaking capabilities, the resort is poised to elevate the visitor experience both on and off the slopes. While many of the projects will take place behind the scenes, their impact will be felt throughout the resort in the coming months - and well into the next ski season!
Dash Hegeman, Director of Marketing at Holiday Valley, said the CCIDA and the resort “have had a very strong relationship over the years.” Since 1971, the CCIDA, which is a public benefit corporation, has partnered with businesses in the private sector to advance job opportunities and improve the county’s economy. In particular, the CCIDA helps businesses take advantage of Industrial Revenue Bonding to obtain low-cost financing on eligible projects. Hegeman explained, “…the IDA acts as the purchasing agent and they are tax exempt. Win Sum Ski Corp is spending over $5 million this summer to improve the resort, and the IDA provides a sales tax exemption of just over $400,000.”
He noted that it’s going to be a busy summer at Holiday Valley as projects get underway. “Room renovations are being made to The Inn and the Tamarack Club,” he said. “Some of the parking lots are being sealed and updated. There is drainage work being done that’ll benefit parts of the golf course. IT systems are being improved upon. There are numerous projects being done that will help to improve the overall guest experience.”
Thinking ahead to the 2025-2026 ski season, Hegeman is optimistic that another cold winter, combined with improvements to the resort’s snowmaking system, will create an outstanding guest experience. “Our already impressive snowmaking system will be even better and more efficient next year,” he noted. “When the temps get cold, the Holiday Valley Snowmaking Team will be able to coat the slopes in snow in a short amount of time, which allows skiers and snowboarders to know that they can count on Holiday Valley to be open throughout the winter as long as the weather does its part.”
Like the planned improvements to the snowmaking system, many of the resort’s upgrades may not necessarily be visible to visitors but are vital, nonetheless. “The new PistenBully snow groomers that have been purchased won’t ever really be seen by most people, since they are in use throughout the night, but the impact they have on daily operations is tremendous,” Hegeman explained. “We will be purchasing a new shuttle bus. These are just a few examples of things that people might not recognize right away because they take place behind the scenes but still greatly benefit the guest experience a lot.”
While the best way to experience Holiday Valley’s upgrades is in person, Hegeman said that some of the projects will be showcased on Holiday Valley’s social media channels. Learn more by following the resort on social media or visiting www.holidayvalley.com.