Italian ski industry shrinks: 273 lifts closed, 231 at risk as snow declines

Italy has permanently closed 273 ski lifts and facilities, with 231 more operating only with financial support, as rising energy costs, unpredictable weather, and the need for artificial snowmaking erode viability. This marks a structural contraction of the sector driven by climate change, though the pace of closures and the role of subsidies remain uncertain. The trend signals accelerating climate-driven economic disruption in Alpine tourism.