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A-ROSA Kitzbühel undergoes extensive renovation ahead of 2019 World Ski Awards
Following 15 successful years, the five-star A-ROSA Kitzbühel has undergone an extensive renovation and expansion. Encompassing an investment of several million euros, guests to the hotel will now be welcomed to new public areas, new rooms and enhanced suites.
Six Senses Kitzbühel Alps set to open in 2021
Embedded in the largest protected habitat in Europe – the Hohe Tauern National Park – Six Senses Kitzbühel fuses a high octane Alpine lifestyle with the sensual tranquillity of a true Six Senses resort.
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New Fleckalmbahn prepares for December debut in Kitzbühel
Following 35 years of accident-free service, 90,000 hours of operation and more than 30 million satisfied customers, the old Fleckalmbahn was respectfully retired in April.
Val d’Isère prepares to open for new ski season
Snow is already piling up on the pistes above Val d’Isère in spectacular style. It is a timely moment for the resort to announce plans for the official start to the 2019-2020 winter season, with First Tracks.
SAS to offer new ski options to British travellers this winter
Just a short distance from around 250 slopes in the in Sälen and Trysil regions of Sweden and Norway, the flights offer British skiers easy access to one of Scandinavia’s leading winter sport regions.
Mademoiselle Val d’Isère to open in December
Airelles has confirmed Mademoiselle Val d’Isère will welcome its first guests on December 19th. This is the latest opening for the luxury hotel collection which already includes Les Airelles in Courchevel and La Bastide in Gordes.
Vail grows further in US with Peak Resorts acquisition
Vail Resorts has entered into a merger agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the outstanding stock of Peak Resorts. At a purchase price of $11 per share, the deal is valued at roughly $264 million.
Holt to lead Ski Club of Great Britain
The council of the Ski Club of Great Britain has appointed Ian Holt to the role of chief executive. Holt has a wide range of experience across the business world including financial services and insurance and start-up businesses, having started his career in the wine trade.
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.