Skiing News
News from Verbier Winter 2023/2024
Voted BEST SKI RESORT IN THE WORLD again at the 2022 World Ski Awards. Verbier, in Switzerland, draws legends, royalty, pop stars (James Blunt has a chairlift named after him) and, yes, us ordinary folk too.
Jetstar announces new route to Japan’s Skiing Paradise
Jetstar Japan (GK) has announced a new direct service between Tokyo (Narita) and Asahikawa, making them the only low fares airline to operate the popular route.
More ski flights to Geneva announced for Winter 23/24
Jet2.com has expanded its programme of ski flights to its biggest ski destination – Geneva – on the back of strong demand from skiers and snowboarders.
What’s New This Winter, in La Plagne, France?
More than 60 years ago, La Plagne was created. To do so, men shaped mountains to construct the resort we know, and love. Today, faced with our current challenges, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that the mountains, in fact, shape us.
Jet2.com launches half-price ski carriage promotion for Winter 23/24
Jet2.com is giving skiers and snowboarders the chance to hit the slopes for less this winter across eight ski destinations, as the award-winning airline has launched an unmissable ski carriage promotion.
SKI SOLUTIONS APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR, IAN MCILRATH
Chief Financial Officer of Active Travel Group appointed Managing Director of group’s ski specialist tour operator, Ski Solutions
Vail Resorts Announces 2023/24 Winter Opening Date Plans at its Largest Resorts
Vail Resorts today announced target winter opening day plans for the 2023/24 ski and ride season for its resorts across the Rocky Mountains and the West.
Plan Your Winter Getaway to Whistler Blackcomb, Vail, Breckenridge & more Before Pass Price Increase
Travelers who plan their winter trips in advance are in for great savings. Skiers and riders have until Labor Day (Sept. 4) to lock in an Epic Pass for the 2023/24 season before prices increase. Those who buy their pass now will also unlock early access to Vail Resorts’ Winter Getaway Sale and receive exclusive discounts on lodging.
Skiing in Afghanistan & Iraq: A Surge in Popularity of Backcountry Skiing
There has been a boom in people taking up backcountry skiing, which is now rippling through to the adventure travel industry.
The Unseasonal Rise in Ski Bookings Reported by Heidi.com
With more rain falling this month and the promise of a heatwave around the corner, us Brits are scratching our heads and wondering (as usual) what’s happening with the weather!
Jet2.com unlocks the slopes and puts Ski programme on sale for Winter 24/25
Jet2.com is giving skiers and snowboarders the chance to grab a piste of the action in the French, Swiss, Austrian and Italian Alps nice and early, after putting its Ski programme on sale from across ten of its UK bases earlier than ever before for Winter 24/25.
Active Travel Group team shapes up for further growth after record-breaking year
Active Travel Group (ATG) has reported a record year of growth across all brands, with full year booked revenues of £42m, up 47% on prior year and 38% compared to pre-Covid