Case Study - Optimization of Ecological Initiatives in a Ski Resort Using MaxDiff
Case Study - Optimization of Ecological Initiatives in a Ski Resort Using MaxDiff
The challenge
A ski resort wanted to align ecological investments with what winter and summer visitors actually value, while protecting profitability.
The solution
A MaxDiff study compared 12 initiatives across all respondents and the summer-visitor segment to optimize seasonal sustainability strategy.
Study impact: +25% return on investment from a better initiative mix and audience-fit communication.
ℹ️About the real study behind this case
This case study was derived from a real study conducted by MaxDiffPro. It has been anonymized for confidentiality: the tested options and results shown here do not correspond exactly to reality. The actual study had the following characteristics:
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Country
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Items tested
17
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Respondents
~300
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Timeline
5–6 days
The timeline depends on the complexity of the study and the target audience.
Ranking of Ecological Ski Resort Initiatives
Bubble Chart - Perception Map
ⓘ Understanding this chartThis chart shows how incentives relate to each other in consumers' minds. Bubble size represents overall preference. Items close together are perceived as similar and may substitute each other. Items further apart tend to be complementary.
Bubbles combine preference strength (size) and strategic positioning (x/y) to identify themes that are both high-impact and differentiating.
ⓘ How to read this chartThis chart identifies the optimal combination of incentives. The first item is the most preferred individually. Each additional item is selected because it adds the highest incremental preference when combined with the previous ones. Bars show the incremental contribution of each item, while the line represents the cumulative preference generated by the mix.
Recommended mix: electric groomers, reforestation, recycling, and wildlife protection to maximize acceptance across seasons.
Business impact
The resort moved from broad messaging to a segment-optimized portfolio, improving both eco-perception and investment efficiency.
ROI uplift
+25%
Seasonal fit
+16%
Brand impact
+12%
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