NISEKO United is in need of a ‘mountain master plan’ to reach its full potential, according to a world-renowned, Whistler-based mountain resort planner.

NISEKO United is in need of a ‘mountain master plan’ to reach its full potential, according to a world-renowned, Whistler-based mountain resort planner.

Paul Mathews is founder and president of Ecosign, which since 1975 has directed the planning and design of more than 350 major mountain resort projects in

NIHON Harmony Resorts KK (NHR) has opened the first building of its future master-planned development at Hanazono – the new Hanazono 308 Snowsports Centre.

NHR president Colin Hackworth said the 1400sqm Hanazono 308 Day Centre was inspired by the 1308m peak of Mount Niseko-Annupuri.

“The two sail-like structures forming