Stevens Pass Selects RTP for
Resort-Wide Operations
Stevens Pass to be the First Ski Resort in North America
to Implement Integrated, Resort-Wide
RTP-SKIDATA RFID Access Control and Ticketing System
September 2, 2008 - Avon, Colo. – RTP, the leading provider of software, interactive services, and RFID access control for the resort and recreation industries, announced today that Stevens Pass Winter Resort has selected RTP to provide the first completely integrated resort-wide solution to manage its resort and provide hands-free convenience for their guests. The system, which will be implemented for the 2008/2009 winter season, will enable Stevens Pass to optimize their operations and better service their guests.
“We are excited to implement the RTP and SKIDATA solution,” said John Gifford, General Manager of Stevens Pass. “We previously used various systems to manage the different areas of our resort’s operations. This integrated solution will give us the ability to improve operational efficiencies while enhancing our guests’ experiences.”
Stevens Pass will be the first resort-wide deployment of the new RTP–SKIDATA integrated ticketing, RFID access control and point-of-sale system that manages all resort operations, including lift access control, ticketing and season pass sales, ski and snowboard school, retail and rental operations, and eCommerce. The new system will allow Stevens Pass to offer a variety of ticket and pass options, all of which will be issued on ticket or pass media with embedded RFID chips.
RTP’s ecommerce capabilities allow guests to reload the media online with additional tickets or products, so guests can use one piece of media for several seasons. Guests can also purchase at select local retail locations which will allow the guests to go “direct to lift” and avoid the ticket sales lines. Once at the lift, the guests will experience “hands free” access to the lifts, since they will no longer need to have an operator manually check or scan their tickets.
“We are thrilled to have Stevens Pass as one of our first customers to implement the new integrated RTP–SKIDATA solution,” said Michael McDermott, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing at RTP. “RFID technology is relatively new to the North American ski industry and will change the way resorts manage their operations and interact with their guests. By adopting an RFID-based system, Stevens Pass will establish itself as a leader in the industry. Their guests will benefit from a more seamless experience, whether they are purchasing their ticket and pass on the Stevens Pass website, or enjoying hands-free skiing or riding experience on the mountain.”
About RTP
RTP is the leading provider of integrated technology solutions for resort and recreation businesses. RTP's solutions are designed to optimize the guest experience with solutions designed for every stage of the guest life cycle. By integrating RTP point-of-sale software with eCommerce, web design, access control, and RTP enables customers to increase competitive advantage, manage more effectively and optimize the guest experience. RTP is a privately held company headquartered in Avon, CO. For more information, visit www.rtp.com.
About Stevens Pass
Stevens Pass, founded in 1937, is located on the crest of the Cascade Range, on two national forests, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie on the west of the crest and the Wenatchee National Forest on the east. Stevens Pass typically receives about 450 inches of snow annually, covering 1,125 acres of skiable terrain – including 37 major runs and numerous bowls, glades and faces. The resort has a variety of terrain for every age and skill level. Stevens is located 78 miles northeast of Seattle on U.S. Highway 2. Normal hours of operations run from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, conditions permitting. Spring operations begin in mid-March with operating hours changing to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.stevenspass.com.
