The hotels were subsequently sold off in the late 70’s to separate owners to allow the Resort to focus on its core ski focused businesses. A colourful and imposing character and natural showman, Harold brought a high level of professionalism, vision and innovation to the development and management of the Perisher/Smiggins Resort, establishing Perisher as the largest and most popular and innovative ski resort in Australia.Īt the time of his arrival in late 1972, the Resort’s business also included the 4 main hotels – The Man From Snowy River, The Valley Inn, Sundeck and the Smiggins Hotel – in addition to the mountain operations and various retail ski shops and food outlets. Harold joined from Thredbo where he worked for Lend Lease (early 1968-late 1972), initially as the General Manager of the Thredbo Alpine Hotel and then as General Manager of the Thredbo Resort overall. Harold Droga (“Black Harry”) (1930-2008) was the Managing Director of the Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes Resort from late 1972 to 1981, a golden age in the growth and transformation of the Resort from its original 1950’s and 60’s construction era facilities and older style mountain management to the more modern resorts that exist today.
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