Ski Tourism News
IOC begins one year countdown to PyeongChang Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has officially invited the National Olympic Committees and their winter sports athletes to take part in the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, which will open in one year’s time.
Severin*s brings Alpine luxury to Lech, Austria
The highly anticipated Severin*s – The Alpine Retreat is stepping into 2017 in style, following its official opening. Clad in reclaimed Tyrolian wood with a stone facade and featuring an eye-catching copper roof, Severin*s –blends effortlessly into Lech’s beautiful landscape, with special care placed on the use of traditional building materials.
British Airways takes off for Chambery from Stansted
Winter sports fans will have a direct gateway to some of Europe’s top snow resorts from Stansted tomorrow with the launch of new British Airways flights to the French Alpine city of Chambery. The well-timed weekend flights will give customers easy access to some of the top snow and ski resorts like Val d’Isere, La Plagne, Meribel and Courchevel.
Josef Burger, chief executive, Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel
Josef Burger, chief executive of Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel, talks to Breaking Travel News during preparations for the 2016 World Ski Awards Gala Ceremony. Speaking from the famous starters hut at the top of the Hahnenkamm race course, he tells Breaking Travel News about the significance of the ski season to the destination, how the organisation continues to drive visitor numbers ever higher, and what his hopes are for the winter ahead.
Michael Huber, president, Kitzbühel Ski Club
Michael Huber, president of the Kitzbühel Ski Club, is the man charged with leading preparations for the Kitzbuhel Downhill, part of the Hahnenkamm race weekend, each year. One of the most prestigious events on the global ski circuit, it brings an international crowd numbering in the tens of thousands to the Alpine resort. Here he talks to Breaking Travel News during the World Ski Awards about the significance of the event.
World Ski Awards honours Val Thorens with World’s Best Ski Resort title
Legendary French ski destination Val Thorens has taken the title of World’s Best Ski Resort at the 2016 World Ski Awards. The fourth instalment of the red-carpet event took place at the five-star A-ROSA Kitzbühel this evening, welcoming the elite of the ski hospitality industry to Austria. Also among the winners were W Verbier, walking away with the title of World’s Best Ski Hotel, and LAAX, recognised by voters as the World’s Best Freestyle Resort.
A-ROSA Kitzbühel prepares to welcome the 2016 World Ski Awards
Final preparations are being put in place as A-ROSA Kitzbühel prepares to welcome the 2016 World Ski Awards. The fourth instalment of the red-carpet event will take place in Kitzbühel from November 18th-20th, welcoming the elite of the ski hospitality industry to Austria. An extensive weekend programme is in place which will see guests invited to engage in three days of exclusive networking events, private skiing, sight-seeing tours and a host of other activities.
New Salzburg ski route from George Best Belfast City Airport
George Best Belfast City Airport has launched a new ski route to Salzburg, in conjunction with leading ski holiday operators Topflight and Crystal Ski Holidays. Starting on Christmas Eve and running every Saturday until March 11th, 2017, the weekly Aer Lingus charter flight will provide direct access for local passengers to a wide range of Austria’s finest ski resorts.
New leadership for Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has announced two new senior staff appointments ahead of this coming winter season. Richard Leuenberger will join the iconic hotel as general manager, tasked with continuing the Grande Dame’s principles of tradition and innovation. At the same time, Yves Gardiol will take on the role of chief executive, following 12 years as general manager.
Leo Trippi acquires Alpine Guru to create ski hospitality giant
Leo Trippi has announced the acquisition of UK-based luxury accommodation specialist Alpine Guru for an undisclosed fee. The deal sees the two brands of Alpine Guru, Villa Guru and Alpine Guru, join Leo Trippi to create a specialist group of travel companies with a worldwide portfolio of more than 2,000 luxury summer and winter vacation properties.
The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show to return to London
Back for its second season at Battersea Park, The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show will bring the mountains to the city in an immersive après experience for the whole family. Located at Battersea Evolution, the show takes place over half term and just before Halloween, from October 27th-30th.
Premium Chair from LEITNER ropeways wows skiers in Kitzbühel
A perfect combination of elegant design, comfort, and safety, Kitzbühel has become the first ski resort in the world to use the exclusive Premium Chair from LEITNER ropeways. The Brunn eight-seater chairlift, which was opened in December 2015, represents a new highlight for the Kitzbühel ropeways, demonstrating the premium character of the award-winning ski area.