Ski Tourism News
Vail Resorts takes stake in first European ski destination
Vail Resorts has moved into Europe with confirmation the company will take a stake in Andermatt-Sedrun Sport. The largest ski resort operator in the world will invest £120 million in the Swiss location.
Saudi Arabia seeks to build ski tourism industry
Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia, has launched Trojena, a new global destination for mountain tourism and winter sports in the heart of the desert.
Breaking Travel News interview: Oliver Corkhill, chief executive, Leo Trippi
Leo Trippi has done it again – successfully defending the title of World’s Best Ski Travel Agent at the World Ski Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to chief executive, Oliver Corkhill, to find out how the company stays ahead of its competitors from around the world
Beaver Creek to welcome new beginners facility
Beaver Creek ski resort in Colorado is preparing for the opening of the new McCoy Park. The 250-acre facility will make its debut on Monday.
Vail snaps up three more US ski resorts
Vail Resorts has purchased Seven Springs Resort in Pennsylvania. As a part of the acquisition, the company will also acquire Hidden Valley Resort and the operations of Laurel Mountain Ski Area.
Marriott signs to bring the Ritz-Carlton to Zermatt
Expected to open in 2026, the 69-guest room property will bring the brand’s legendary service and elegant design to the world-famous Swiss resort destination.
Breaking Travel News interview: Alexander Belokobylskyi, general director, Rosa Khutor
As award-winning Russian ski resort Rosa Khutor celebrates its tenth anniversary with the opening of the new Doppelmayer cable car, Breaking Travel News chats with general director, Alexander Belokobylskyi, to find out more
Breaking Travel News Interview: Martin Raich, vice president, the Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
As the Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hokkaido, walks away with a prestigious prize at the World Ski Awards, Breaking Travel News catches up with the vice president, Martin Raich, to find out more
Kitzbühel prepares for ski season with new Covid-19 measures
The ski season in Kitzbühel officially began at the end of last month with a flurry of health and safety measures put in place so that everyone can travel this winter.
Ski industry leaders collaborate for World Ski Awards #Restart campaign
World Ski Awards has published a series of interviews with industry leaders as part of its #Restart campaign to galvanise the sector in the wake of Covid-19. The initiative includes insight on their experiences during lockdown, and advice on how to navigate the crisis.
Breaking Travel News interview: Viktoria Veider-Walser, chief executive, Kitzbühel Tourism
As the World Ski Awards returns to the Alpine resort for the seventh annual Gala Ceremony, Breaking Travel News chats with Viktoria Veider-Walser, chief executive of Kitzbühel Tourism, to find out about what we can expect from the upcoming season.
World Ski Awards celebrates 2019 Gala Ceremony in Kitzbühel, Austria
The leading figureheads, decisionmakers and innovators in the wintersport industry gathered at the newly-refurbished A-ROSA Kitzbühel for the seventh annual World Ski Awards to find out who among them had been crowned the finest in their fields.