For those who dream of powder-perfect slopes, soothing hot springs, and a travel experience that feels both effortless and deeply personal, Japan Ski Experience has become synonymous with this type of excellence. This year, the company claimed the coveted title of World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to Japan 2025 at the World Ski Awards—an accolade that cements its position as the leading specialist for ski holidays in the Land of the Rising Sun.

World Ski Awards, the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism, has announced the winners of its 13th annual programme. Val Thorens, Europe’s highest resort, was named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’ in recognition of setting the global standard for lift infrastructure, resort facilities and slopeside accommodation. Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley in Utah was voted ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’, and Chalet Zermatt Peak claimed the stellar title of ‘World’s Best Ski Chalet’. Hôtel Le Pashmina took the title for ‘World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel’ thanks to its exquisite facilities and ski-to-door access to Les Trois Vallées.

Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside, steps from the gondolas to both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, is honoured to announce its most recent accolade as “Canada’s Best Ski Hotel,” following the 2024 World Ski Awards. Marking the 12th consecutive year the hotel has received the esteemed award, its commitment to quality across all aspects of the guest experience continues to garner recognition, highlighting its position as an exceptional ski tourism property.

World Ski Awards – the only global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in ski tourism – has revealed the winners of its 12th annual programme. Winners include Europe’s highest ski resort, Val Thorens, named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’, in recognition of setting the global standard for lift infrastructure, resort facilities and slopeside accommodation. Switzerland’s reputation as a hospitality world-leader was reinforced with victories in two key categories: W Verbier captured ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’ and Chalet Zermatt Peak claimed ‘World’s Best Ski Chalet’

Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe at 2,300m, has again been named ‘Best Ski Resort in the World’ at the annual World Ski Awards, the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism.  This is the 8th time in 11 years it has won which reflects the passion that consumers have for Val Thorens given they’re actively involved in the selection process.

World Ski Awards – the only global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in ski tourism – has revealed the winners of its 11th annual programme. Winners include Europe’s highest ski resort, Val Thorens, named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’, thanks to a raft of pioneering new initiatives and facilities.