CABLE CARS & ROPEWAYS MARKET ANALYSIS

Key Developments

• In May 2024, Jordan Free and Development Zones Group (JFDZG) announced the launch of its latest website for the Ajloun cable car, a digital platform designed to enhance the booking experience for tourists, offering easy access to information and attractive participation for both foreign and local tourists
• In May 2024, Mount Faber Leisure Group (MFLG), which operates the Singapore Cable Car (SCC), announced a collaboration with Sanrio's Hello Kitty to launch Hello Kitty-themed cable car cabins. From June 1 to December 31, all 67 cabins on the Mount Faber Line from Mount Faber Peak to Sentosa will be adorned with Hello Kitty designs, celebrating the 50th birthdays of both the Singapore Cable Car and Hello Kitty.
• In April 2024, Mount Faber Leisure Group (MFLG), launched the new SkyOrb Cabins to celebrate the cable car's 50th anniversary. The SkyOrb Cabins are the world's first chrome-finished, spherical cable car cabins. They feature glass floors and windows to provide guests with an elevated, panoramic view of the scenery below. The new cabins aim to offer a futuristic and captivating experience for riders.
• In January 2024, Udaipur, India, announced the launch of the Neemach Mata Mandir ropeway by Damodar Ropeways and Infra Ltd. The ropeway operates on a mono cable fixed grip system and has a capacity to carry 400 passengers per hour.
• In October 2023, Thrill Valley introduced a new attraction in Sukute, Nepal to draw more tourists. The new attraction included a hammock cable car with a 360-degree swing, as well as a tandem sky rope cycle. The hammock cable car and other thrill rides were launched to provide a unique and exciting experience for visitors to the Sukute region.