American Skiing Company Offers Ski Insurance

April 17, 2006 - In a move to deliver more value with less hassle to skiers, American Skiing Company is now providing Access America travel insurance and assistance to travelers planning vacations at The Canyons in Utah, Killington and Mount Snow in Vermont, and Steamboat in Colorado.

"Destination ski vacations are a popular form of winter recreation, with today's busy and hectic lifestyles, there are many possible incidents that could interrupt a family vacation," said Chip Carey, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales for American Skiing Company. "To help our customers have the best vacation possible, we are providing a direct, easy way for skiers to buy travel insurance that is tailored to their specific needs. American Skiing Company chose Access America because it is an industry leader dedicated to delivering innovative, customized programs and superior customer service."

Vacation Rental & Protection Plan benefits include:

• Ski equipment rental coverage
• Trip cancellation and interruption insurance
  
• Baggage loss, damage and delay coverage
  
• Emergency medical and dental coverage
  
• Emergency evacuation transportation, roadside assistance and more
  

"Delivering travel insurance and assistance at the point of sale makes life a whole lot easier for busy people planning vacations. In fact, our experience shows that it improves customer loyalty and satisfaction," said Beth Godlin, Executive Vice President at Access America. "We are excited to add our services to a customer- conscious organization like American Skiing Company to take care of our mutual customers."

Travelers interested in finding out more about American Skiing vacations and Vacation Rental & Protection plans may visit www.peaks.com or the individual resort websites. For details, visit www.accessamerica.com.

SOURCE Access America