Ski Tourism News
Hotelplan UK snaps up Flexiski for undisclosed sum
Flexiski has operated tailor-made short-stay ski holidays since 1990, and currently offers five high-quality chalets and over 175 hotels across 48 resorts in France, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Canada and Japan.
UberSki launches ahead of half-term holidays
Ahead of the ski season in the French Alps this February half-term, Uber has launched a service that means guests can get from station to ski resort quickly and easily.
Italian Hospitality Collection opens Le Massif in Courmayeur
Italian Hospitality Collection has announced that Le Massif, a luxurious five-star ski hotel has officially opened its doors in the Italian ski resort of Courmayeur. The hotel is joined by La Loge du Massif, a slope-side, destination restaurant with kid’s club.
Grandes Alpes, Courchevel 1850 welcomes new Bellefontaine spa
Grandes Alpes, Courchevel 1850 has announced a new partnership with Swiss anti-ageing brand, Bellefontaine, launching an exclusive spa at the elegant alpine hotel.
Hyatt House Niseko to open next month ahead of ski season
Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Hokkaido Alpine Resort Management, an affiliate of LimeTree Capital, for a 91-room Hyatt House hotel in Niseko, Japan.
Kitzbühel prepares to welcome return of World Ski Awards
The leading figureheads, decision-makers and innovators of the ski industry are heading to the legendary Austrian resort of Kitzbühel for the World Ski Awards 2018.
Chalet On The Rocks joins Chamonix scene ahead of winter ski season
Steering away from the traditional log-cabin look and aiming for the fashionable ski-set, Chalet On The Rocks was created by Cedric Hanisch.
Yotel announces new location at Mammoth ski resort
Yotel has announced a second YotelPad project in the United States, as mountain resort Mammoth. The project, in partnership with Replay Destinations, follows details of the first in Park City revealed earlier this year.
Elite Havens acquires Niseko Boutiques to boost ski options in Japan
Elite Havens has expanded its luxury villa portfolio by acquiring the 17 properties of Niseko Boutiques, located in the picturesque wintery wonderland of Japan’s most famous ski resort.
McIntyre joins Iglu to refresh ski offering
Simon McIntyre will join the operations board at online tour operator Iglu. He will take up the newly created role of general manager, ski, at Europe’s largest online tour operator for the segment.
Sixth annual World Ski Awards issues call for entries
The application process for the sixth annual World Ski Awards – the premier awards programme in ski tourism – is now open. The shortlist of 2018 World Ski Awards finalists will be published on May 28th, ahead of the opening of the crucial 16-week voting window which will run from June 1st.
Whistler Blackcomb invests $52 million in three new chairlifts
Vail Resorts has announced plans to make an historic investment of US$52 million at Whistler Blackcomb this season focusing on three new lifts at the heart of the resort.