New England is known for being the place where the family from the Sound Of Music lived or skinny trails. Well now Vermont is known for having taken 8 Awards away from the 2008-2009 National Ski Area Associations Convention. More than any other state. Okemo was awarded for their helmet program. Sugarbush won for guest services. The Best Overall Guest Service Program award is given to the resort with, you guessed it, the best guest service program in the country. other recipients where Mad River Glen, Stowe, JPeak, Straton Mt.

The beautiful beaches of Marco Island, Florida, played host to the annual NSAA Trade Show and Convention from May 13 to 16. While attendee numbers were off by 25 percent, those who did show were treated to information-packed seminars, lively panels and a trade show packed with companies ready to do business.