Ski Tourism News
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.
British Airways connects Glasgow with Salzburg for first time
Scots seeking somewhere to slope off for a skiing holiday or to enjoy the sound of music will hit the right note when British Airways launches a new direct winter service to Salzburg from Glasgow. Tickets for the weekly service linking Scotland with Austria with the first flight taking off in the winter season on December 12th, 2015.
Park City launches new branding following Canyons merger
The Park City and Canyons ski brands into one have been combined under the name Park City. The new entity has a new logo, combining the Canyons insignia with the Park City colour palette, and the will trade under the tag line “There is only one. Park City.” “We are honoured to have the community’s support as we unveil the new Park City brand,” said Park City chief operating officer, Bill Rock.
Norwegian launches range of winter ski deals from UK
Low-cost airline Norwegian has signed a new deal that will provide more destinations for UK thrill seekers hoping to hit the ski slopes this winter. The fast-growing airline has signed new agreements with three renowned tour operators in the UK - Nielson Travel, Balkan Holidays and Skiworld. Norwegian will provide charter flights from London Gatwick using aircraft equipped with free Wi-Fi for UK travellers to take advantage of top ski destinations in France, Spain and Bulgaria during the winter season.
Vail Resorts signs The Lifestyle Agency for UK promotion
Vail Resorts has signed up with UK PR and marketing specialists The Lifestyle Agency. The appointment will see the UK-based agency strengthen Vail Resorts presence and awareness within the UK, connecting them with journalists, local partners, and media. The Lifestyle Agency have been given the task of showcasing Vail Resorts portfolio of nine world-class mountain resorts in the United States and Australia, and two urban ski areas.
Park City and Canyons brands merge ahead of US ski season
The Park City and Canyons ski brands have been combined into one, under the name Park City. The move will see a new logo combine the Canyons insignia with the Park City colour palette, and the tag line “There is only one. Park City.”
World Ski Awards voting approaches halfway stage
The all-important 16 week voting window of the 2015 World Ski Awards - the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the global ski tourism industry - is about to reach the halfway stage. Voting will close on the September 25th and with voting numbers across all the international categories already at record levels, the final months of voting will very much determine which destinations, hotels, chalets and ski companies will win the coveted 2015 World Ski Awards – the highest accolades in ski tourism.
Eurostar prepares to launch ski season ticket sales
Ski enthusiasts looking to travel to the slopes by rail can celebrate as Eurostar offers passengers more routes to the Alps than ever before. The high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe is set to open sales for its popular direct ski service from London St Pancras and Ashford International to the heart of the French Alps.
Wyndham Rentals to offer ski breaks in Whistler following ResortQuest deal
Wyndham Vacation Rentals has acquired ResortQuest Whistler. The acquisition marks the company’s first foray into Canada and adds nearly 600 condominium units to its growing portfolio of vacation rental properties.