Despite the war, Ukrainian businessmen continue their plans to develop national tourism. As the project 1.5 billion dollars to raise A luxury tourist complex It will be built near Lviv, three hours by car from the border with Poland. His works have already begun.
Even in this Russian invasion scenario, in Poland, the proportionally more supportive country with Ukraine (in defense, in refugees), they wonder if This megacomplex will not threaten the resorts of their ownas Karol Wagner warns, of the Tatra Chamber of Commerce, in statements to the newspaper.
Wagner believes that Goro Mountain Resort, which is what the Ukrainian idea is called, has potential. However, the expert points out problems related to the climate and logisticswhich can affect the attractiveness of the complex.
The new tourist center, built following the model of the resorts alpinosyou can stimulate Polish investors to continue developing the model, but warns that it includes higher maintenance costs of snow, natural limitations and complicated access logistics. The huge ski resort Goro Mountain Resort will be located near the cities of Volosyanka and Verkhna Rozhanka. The investment is led by the Ukrainian group Okko.
“I don’t think the project supposes a real threat For the ski stations of the tatras, but I absolutely appreciate their motivating value for Polish investors, because it is always worth feeling the competition behind you and not falling asleep in the laurels. The Disadvantages will be snow maintenance costs in such a geographical location, logistics to get there and, above all, the lack of exceptional added valueaesthetic in the form of high mountains, “the expert evaluated.
He pointed out that the center will be built Auna altitude between 650 and 850 meters above sea level and the highest peak reaches 1,400 metersthe level of the bieszczady mountains, Without rocky or monumental views, Wagner said. High temperatures compared to Zakopane mean a shorter ski season, which can affect tourist interest. In addition, the trip from Harsovia Hard At least 7.5 hours and the Nearest airport in Lviv is 140 kilometerswhich can make the trip uncomfortable for foreign guests. Without counting the present war.
Despite the difficulties, Wagner sees potential in the Ukrainian complex. He Effect novelty and the sense of solidarity With Ukraine they can attract tourists, but Cality of modern services and infrastructure will crucial. The complex could stimulate Polish investors to continue developing similar approaches.
The investment of the Ukrainian giant covers 1.2 thousand square meters, of which 360 hectares are intended for ski infrastructure. By 2029 it is planned to create 13 kilometers of trails, the longest cable car in the region with a length of 2.8 kilometers and Five hotels with 415 rooms.
According to investor plans, the complex will become One of the largest recreational projects in Ukraine. The Okko group plans to expand the complex to include 41 Routes with a total length of 75 kiñlometers and a wide recreational base. The company takes advantage of the experience of Austrian specialists to create a standard similar to alpine stations. The hotel complex will be a key element of this ambitious project.
