Snow City, the indoor snow centre in Singapore that opened in 2000, is set to close after 26 years. The facility, located within the country’s Science Centre, was a popular destination with both visitors and tourists and has evolved and extended over the years. However, the governing board at the Science Centre said in a statement that its closure on

The HUAFA SNOW BONSKI Cup – FIS 1st Asian Indoor Alpine Ski Championships officially opened on April 23, 2026, at Qianhai Snow World in Shenzhen, China. As China’s first indoor alpine skiing competition certified by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), the event represents a significant breakthrough for the development of competitive winter sports beyond the country’s traditional winter

HEAD Sport GmbH has entered a new strategic partnership with SnowWorld Group, one of Europe’s largest operators of indoor ski resorts. The agreement covers eleven slopes across five countries in Europe and the United Kingdom and represents a significant expansion of HEAD’s footprint in the year‑round winter sports market. Under the deal, HEAD will supply all SnowWorld locations, as well

The new Purple Snow Ivalo Center has officially opened in Finnish Lapland, giving Nexen Tire and its partners access to one of the world’s most advanced winter‑testing ecosystems. The new facility, located inside the extensive UTAC proving ground in Ivalo, was recently showcased to European automotive media during an on‑site demonstration programme. Developed to accelerate winter and all‑weather tyre innovation,

Malaysia’s First World Hotel is expanding its position as the world’s largest hotel, with development continuing to cluster around its indoor snow and entertainment complex in the country’s Genting Highlands. The property, located about 50 kilometres north of capital Kuala Lumpur, now comprises 7,351 rooms across three connected buildings, a figure that has kept it in the Guinness World Records

A temporary indoor ski slope has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a second year as the Experience Courchevel zone returns to Boulevard World for the 2025–26 Riyadh Season. The attraction, inspired by the French Alps resort of Courchevel, brings real snow, alpine scenery and a full learn‑to‑ski programme to the Saudi capital. The snow hall features a beginner‑friendly slope

Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort has strengthened its position in China’s winter‑sports industry by becoming the country’s most FIS‑certified indoor venue. By 2026, its three trails had secured five International Ski Federation accreditations, giving Shanghai a fully compliant site for global‑level competition. According to assistant general manager Wang Xiaobo, the certifications enable the resort to host international ranking and

Snowtropolis, an indoor ski centre in Senftenberg near Berlin in Germany, has now permanently closed its ski operations, according to local sources. German media reports rising energy costs made operating costs unsustainable. Once a well‑known attraction in the Lusatian Lake District, the facility featured a 130‑metre slope, covered in 3,500 cubic meters of real snow with a terrain park, ski