Ski Tourism News Page 6
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.
Eurostar prepares to launch ski season 2016 tickets
Skiers looking for the best way to travel to the slopes can start planning their winter adventure with Eurostar. The high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe opens sales for its popular service from London St Pancras and Ashford International to the heart of the French Alps on July 20th.
Ed Leigh appointed as Verbier ambassador
Verbier has announced the appointment of Ed Leigh as its new resort ambassador. Widely respected as one of the premiere winter sports and off-piste ski resorts in the world, Verbier offers 191 runs of varying difficulties and is no stranger to playing host to some of the biggest names in skiing and culture.
Olympic ski champion Stein Eriksen dies
Olympic ski champion Stein Eriksen had died at the age of 88 his family has announced. His name has been synonymous with style and elegance among ski fans since his gold and silver medal victories in the 1952 Oslo Olympics Games. Having also won three gold medals at the World Championships in Äre, Sweden in 1954 in slalom, giant slalom and the combined races, he was the first alpine skier to win triple gold at the event.
LAAX takes triple crown at World Ski Awards
Winter ski destination LAAX has been crowned Switzerland’s Best Ski Resort for the third time in a row at the prestigious World Ski Awards. The Gala Ceremony took place on Saturday night in Kitzbühel. This accolade is awarded by both the jury and the public and is a sister event to the World Travel Awards.
World Ski Awards honours Kitzbühel Wonder Team at Gala Ceremony 2015
World Ski Awards has recognised the achievements of the Kitzbühel Wonder Team during a glittering Gala Ceremony in Austria. The six friends - all members of the Kitzbühel Ski Club - grew up to dominate international ski competition, taking an unprecedented 27 Olympic and World Championship medals in a golden decade between 1950 and 1960.
Val d’Isère set to open for 2015 ski season next weekend
Just one week to go, the lifts are ready roll and, bang on time, the snow is falling. Right now Val d’Isère is experiencing the first serious storm of the winter ahead of opening on November 28th.
Breaking Travel News interview: Josef Burger, chief executive, Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel
As World Ski Awards arrives in the Alps for the Gala Ceremony 2015, Breaking Travel News here chats with Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel chief executive Josef Burger about this love of skiing and the importance of hosting this prestigious event.
Powder White launches online booking platform
Leading ski operator, Powder White, has launched a new online booking platform, called SkiStay, which offers potential customers the world’s largest pool of ski-dedicated unpackaged hotel, chalet and apartment options. Unlike other tour operators, Powder White’s SkiStay provides unpackaged ski-dedicated accommodation options with live prices and availability.
KitzSki to welcome winter season with Resterkogel opening
KitzSki is set to become one of the first non-glacier ski resorts to get the winter season underway on this weekend, opening for business in the Resterkogel/Resterhöhe area. The ultra-modern eight-seater Kitzbüheler Alpen panorama gondola lift is the quick and easy way to ascend from Breitmoos and start enjoying all the fun of skiing.