| This year the vacation industry is having a hard time | | | | for skiing, but breathtaking scenery as well. Whether |
| of it as the recession bites deep into consumer | | | | you are in the Alps, the Massif Central or the Jura, |
| spending but Europe's ski industry seems to be | | | | there are hundreds of miles of ski slopes to be |
| holding its own in the world market. Although not all | | | | found. |
| countries have weathered the poor economy and a | | | | As it has for decades, France remained the number |
| few warm winters well, some are still just as popular | | | | one ski destination in Europe last year. While |
| as ever with the skiing crowd. | | | | surrounding countries lost a portion of their market |
| France has been the most popular European ski | | | | share of the ski industry, France managed to make |
| destination for as long as nearly anyone can | | | | small gains. |
| remember. It features not only the perfect weather | | | | |