Ski Tourism News Page 8
Kitzbühel welcomes opening of 75th Hahnenkamm Races
The 75th Hahnenkamm Races will be officially opened today in the Legendenpark, Kitzbühel, Austria. Young athletes from the 13 teams competing in the Juniors Race will be given a worthy welcome in the form of an official procession with all participating nations.
Samoëns signs with McCluskey to boost UK profile
The bustling French Alps village, Samoëns, has appointed travel PR specialists McCluskey International as its UK PR agency, with a brief to raise the destination’s profile in the UK. McCluskey International has been briefed to start work on the account with immediate effect, implementing a strategic consumer press office and press trip calendar in the UK for the winter 2014/2015 ski season and summer 2015 season.
Air Canada launches flights between Toronto and Mont-Tremblant as ski season begins
Air Canada has operated its first non-stop flight between Toronto Pearson and Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Service to Mont-Tremblant will be operated four times per week until March 30, 2015 by Air Canada Express with a 74-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft.
Hills Balfour wins prestigious Inghams account
Specialist tour operator, Inghams, has appointed leading travel PR and marketing consultancy, Hills Balfour, to co-ordinate its public relations activity. Hills Balfour will work across Inghams Ski and Lakes & Mountains products as well as on the recently launched Inghams Italy programme. Now in its 80th year, Inghams prides itself on maintaining strong relationships with partner hoteliers and other suppliers in order to deliver award winning holidays to its customers.
Bramble Ski celebrates World Ski Awards recognition
Luxury ski operator, Bramble Ski, is celebrating its recent win in the World Ski Awards, picking up the much-coveted title of ‘Austria’s Best Ski Chalet’ with luxurious Chalet 1597, in Lech. The award comes at an exciting time for the company, as they introduce more impressive chalets across three resorts, Switzerland, Austria & France, redefining the standards of luxury in alpine accommodation.
Here comes the snow: Monarch launches flights to Lyon for ski season
Monarch has continued its route overhaul with the launch of new services from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon as part of its winter ski programme for 2014/15. The flights, which will start on December 27th and operate until April 11th, are on sale now. Some of the best French ski resorts are located within three hours of Lyon Airport and with the flight departing Gatwick at 07:10 in the morning meaning keen skiers can be on the slopes just after lunch.
Returning champions welcomed home to a World Ski Awards party in Niseko
Fresh from their victories at the World Ski Awards last weekend, representatives from Niseko have been greeted with a red-carpet welcome as they arrive back in Japan. Hosted by Nisade at The Vale, the lavish cocktail and gourmet canapé reception celebrated a series of success for the destination.
Graubünden woos agents with new social media campaign
Graubünden, Switzerland’s number one holiday destination has broadened its social media enterprise by launching a second Facebook page, just for travel trade. The page acts as a bolt on to any training material and the aim is to educate agents to sell the product better. It will also provide live updates from the region and exclusive offers for travel agents.
North American ski season begins at Bear Mountain
It’s that time of the year again - time to break out the winter gear and hit the slopes. Snow Summit is scheduled to open on tomorrow and Bear Mountain will follow with opening day celebrations on Friday, November 28th. The 2014/2015 winter season is finally here in North America.
‘STREIF – One Hell of a Ride’ to debut at World Ski Awards 2014
World Ski Awards has announced it will host an exclusive screening of ‘STREIF – One Hell of a Ride’ during the opening of its annual Gala Ceremony at A-ROSA Kitzbühel. As leading lights of the ski hospitality industry gather at the Alpine resort, World Ski Awards will present the documentary as part of its Welcome Evening on November 21st.
Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show set for UK return
With the Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show now just around the corner, further entertainment, brands and competitions added to the rooster. With a range of new events, deals and competitions the 2014 Ski & Snowboard show is set to be bigger and better than ever.
LAAX to open largest ever permanently operated halfpipe
LAAX, Europe’s leading freestyle destination, is set to kick off the winter season with a truly sensational development: the opening of the largest permanently operated halfpipe in the world. With the new halfpipe totalling 200 metres in length and 6.90 metres in height, the Swiss freeski and snowboard resort is setting a new standard for winter sport, and on December 6th 2014, a grand opening party is being held to celebrate the new superpipe going into operation.