The winter season at Tikjda, a popular ski resort in Algeria, has gotten off to a slow start due to a lack of snow. Despite this, Smaïl Meziani, Director General of the CNSLT (Centre National de Ski et de Loisirs de Tikjda), remains optimistic about the future. He notes that the resort has a team of ski monitors on site and is expecting better weather conditions soon. Meziani emphasizes that clients are satisfied with the current offerings, including accommodations, food, and new extensions.
Meziani stresses that it's time to enhance the Tikjda experience with improved transportation options, such as a cable car and ski lifts. He believes this will bring the resort up to par with other international ski stations. Additionally, Meziani wants to create more activities in collaboration with the PND (Parc National du Djurdjura) and the environment ministry. This includes marking hiking trails and installing signposts to prevent tourists from getting lost.
A recent incident involving a lost hiker who wandered into the wilaya of Tizi Ouzou highlights the need for better infrastructure. Meziani envisions a more comprehensive experience at Tikjda, including small, eco-friendly chalets and restaurants. He suggests that young people working informally near the resort could be trained to work in these new establishments.
This season, the CNSLT has introduced a new service, animation activities, which include ski lessons, snowshoeing, and educational programs for children. The resort has also completed work on a new chalet with 60 beds, a restaurant, and a cafeteria. The chalet's capacity has been increased, and it now has modern amenities, including sanitary facilities and a pool.
The CNSLT has also opened a new sports unit in Seraidi-Annaba, which offers training facilities for athletes, including two football fields, two sports halls, and a restaurant. Meziani notes that this will allow athletes to train locally, rather than traveling abroad. The unit is equipped with modern amenities, including saunas and accommodation.
To support the growing number of visitors, the CNSLT is working to address the issue of water supply, which has long been a challenge for the region. Meziani reports that they have received permission to drill a new well and are exploring options for increasing their water supply. One possibility is to connect to the Tilesdit dam, which would provide a more reliable source of water.
Looking ahead, Meziani emphasizes that the CNSLT's top priority is to improve transportation infrastructure, including a cable car and ski lifts. These projects will not only enhance the visitor experience but also help to reduce congestion on the roads and promote eco-tourism. With these upgrades, Tikjda aims to become a premier ski resort in the region, offering a unique and enjoyable experience for visitors.
Key points
- The CNSLT plans to introduce new activities, including animation programs and sports facilities, to enhance the visitor experience at Tikjda.
- The resort aims to improve its transportation infrastructure, including a cable car and ski lifts, to reduce congestion and promote eco-tourism.
- The CNSLT is working to address the issue of water supply, which has long been a challenge for the region, by drilling a new well and exploring options for increasing their water supply.
