Steamboat's 24th Annual Airline Partners Summit

Hosted by the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, this year's event offers an educational travel industry seminar plus an opportunity to experience Steamboat firsthand. As one of our valued airline partners, please join us for the 23rd Annual Airline Partners Summit. Registration provides lodging, cocktail reception, seminar and presentation, dinner and entertainment, various winter activities, and up to 3 days of skiing/ riding for the attendee and one guest.
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Schedule of Events:

Monday, January 22, 2024
Settle in, feel free to pickup welcome packet from the main ticket office, pickup rental equipment, ski & snowboard at your leisure, or ice skate.
5:30pm - 8:00pm: Welcome Reception & Registration with appetizers and drinks -The Range Food and Drink Hall- Located in Steamboat Square
Ice Skating will be available during the Welcome Reception- Please dress appropriately if you wish to participate.


Tuesday, January 23, 2024
7:45am - 8:15am: Coffee & Breakfast -Korbel Ballroom at The Steamboat Grand- 2300 Mt. Werner Circle
Kevin Booth, Airport Director, Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN) will be setup with a display prior to the seminar start, and available for information and questions relating to the airport and the new Terminal Area Plan.
8:15am - 11:20am: Seminar Presentation & Speakers - Korbel Ballroom at The Steamboat Grand - 2300 Mt. Werner Circle
Emcee: John Shipley


Seminar Speakers
Katie Brown, VP Brand & Resort Strategy, Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, "Steamboat Brand"
Dave Hunter, Resort Lead, Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, "Full Steam Ahead"
Jared Smith, President & CEO, Alterra Mountain Company, "Alterra Updates"
Carrie Kelly and Greg Atkin, Directors, Ailevon Pacific Aviation Consulting, "State of Air Service: Ski & Sun"
John Parker, Director Capacity Planning, Southwest Airlines Co., "The Evolution of Southwest Airlines Network"
Jonna McGrath, Vice President DEN Hub, United Airlines, "United Next: soaring a Mile High and beyond"


afternoon Activities (your choice)
12:00pm - 4:30pm*: One Activity for both Attendee and one guest included in the registration fee:

• Skiing & Snowboarding at your leisure or Scenic Gondola Ride
  
• Ski or Snowboard Lesson (beginner to advanced)
• Snowmobile Tour - Limited availability, based on the order that registrations are received
• Ice Skate- Skeeter's Ice Rink in Steamboat Square
• Other Activities to Check Out
  

*Times vary by activity.

Dinner:
Carl's Tavern 700 Yampa St
6:00pm - 7:00pm: Cocktail Hour
7:00pm: Dinner
Desert and Carl Howelsen presentation to follow


Wednesday, January 24, 2024
8:00am - 9:30am: Farewell breakfast at Hazie's - Located in Thunderhead Lodge at the top of the Gondola (attendee only)
9:00am - 12:00pm: Skiing & Snowboarding with your hosts or at your leisure





Registration is now closed for 2024 event


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Questions and Contacts
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Airline Partners Summit committee representatives, using the email links below:
Janet Fischer
Ryan Roberts
Deirdre Pepin
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"It was a wonderful experience, and I am so grateful that I got the chance to attend this year. The presentations were fantastic, I got to meet many people from other airlines, and I was blown away by the incredible hospitality from everyone at the resort and hotel"
Sylvia, Alaska Airlines

“One of my favorite weeks of the year. Steamboat Airline Partners Summit 23rd edition AND celebrating 60 years of providing snow many memories. Thanks so much for the invite, team Steamboat Resort (Janet Fischer, Katie Brown, Rob Perlman, Maren, Ryan, Leslie, Sara). Steamboat truly is a magic mountain!”
Carrie, Ailevon Pacific Aviation


“I am extremely appreciative to you and your team for such a well-planned, well-executed, and enjoyable conference“
Bianca, United Airlines

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“It was such a treat to see Steamboat in winter. . . The venues were great, and everyone from lift ops to instructors to ambassadors were so welcoming and helpful.. . I appreciate our partnership and our team is ready to help“
Rich, United Airlines


“In what can be described as work-life harmony, I attended Steamboat Resort’s annual airline partners summit while indulging my loves of high altitude, steep terrain, and fresh powder for skiing and snowshoeing . . . . we learned about airline booking trends and the unique destination that is Ski Town, U.S.A. . . . Many thanks to the whole Steamboat crew for showcasing your champagne powder snow and beautiful town.”
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“It was great to hear about the ongoing investments and exciting future developments for both the airport and resort. . . we were just so impressed by the facilities, town, and of course the mountain. Definitely was a memorable first Steamboat experience“

Nick, JetBlue

“Thank you all for hosting an incredible event.. . I’ve had a special place in my heart for Steamboat. . . While other mountains and ski towns seem more fashioned and transactional than ever, Steamboat continues to strike an authentic charm and offer a hometown feel while simultaneously having all the terrain and amenities of industrialized resorts.“

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