Taking place over the weekend of November 15th-17th in Austria’s legendary winter sports destination, guests are taking part in a three day programme of unrivalled networking events, dinners, and exclusive ski experience activities.
World Ski Awards has recognised the very best in the global ski tourism industry during its inaugural Gala Ceremony at A-ROSA Kitzbuhel.
The event, attended by 200 handpicked guests, saw the title of World’s Best Ski Resort go to Val Thorens (France), while Bighorn, Revelstoke (Canada) took World’s Best Ski Chalet, Aurelio Lech (Austria) won World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel and World’s Best Ski Hotel went to The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch (USA).
In a special presentation at the end of the evening, the WSA Academy presented a unique trophy for Outstanding Services to Ski Tourism to Dr Josef Burger, chief executive of the Bergbahn AG Kitzbuhel.
Taking place over the weekend of November 15th-17th in Austria’s legendary winter sports destination, guests are taking part in a three day programme of unrivalled networking events, dinners, and exclusive ski experience activities.
Ski tourism figureheads and market leaders from North America, Europe Asia, South America and Australasia were in attendance as the World Ski Awards winners were unveiled this evening.
Sion Rapson, managing director, World Ski Awards, said: “The reaction to this – our inaugural event – has been phenomenal. Hundreds of thousands travel professionals and skiers across the globe have voted for their favourite resorts, chalets and hotels. Tonight’s winners can take enormous pride – they have been voted the finest in class.”
“On behalf of World Ski Awards, I would like to offer my sincere thanks to the ski tourism figureheads and market leaders who have joined us this weekend. From here in Austria all the way to Japan, Australia and Canada, our winners represent the best in ski from every corner of the globe.”
“And what better place to celebrate than right here at A-ROSA Kitzbuhel. Home to the legendary Hahnenkamm Race, this historic medieval town is synonymous with ski tourism and one of the world’s most iconic winter sports destinations.”
World Ski Awards is the sister organisation of World Travel Awards, which is heralded as “the Oscars of the travel industry”.
Uwe Schramm, general manager of the A-Rosa Resort Kitzbuhel said: “We are happy to have been the hosts of the first annual World Ski Awards ever. Welcoming the international players of the ski tourism industry in Kitzbuhel and celebrating our achievements together is a great honour for us.”
“I want to personally congratulate all winners from so many different places of the world such as Australia, Japan, Canada, Finland an the Unites States and many more, who all came to Kitzbuhel, an incredible location to experience a charismatic mix of endearing tradition and glamorous cosmopolitan atmosphere.”
“Winning an award as ‘Austria’s Best Ski Hotel’ ourselves was definitely the cherry topping of this thrilling evening.”
World Ski Awards – Country Winners 2013
Best Ski Resorts
- Andorra’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Vallnord
- Argentina’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Cerro Castor
- Australia’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Perisher
- Austria’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Kitzbuhel
- Bulgaria’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Bansko
- Canada’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Lake Louise
- Chile’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Portillo
- Finland’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Ruka
- France’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Val Thorens
- Germany’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Italy’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Cortina d’Ampezzo
- Japan’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Niseko
- New Zealand’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Treble Cone
- Norway’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Trysil
- Russia’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Krasnaya Polyana
- Slovenia’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Kranjska Gora
- South Korea’s Best Ski Resort 2013: YongPyong
- Sweden’s Best Ski Resort 2013: Are
- Switzerland’s Best Ski Resort 2013: LAAX
- United States’ Best Ski Resort 2013: Deer Valley Resort
Best Ski Hotels
- Andorra’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa
- Argentina’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Llao Llao Hotel & Resort
- Australia’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Hotel Pension Grimus
- Austria’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: A-ROSA Kitzbuhel
- Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
- Canada’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside
- Chile’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Portillo
- Finland’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Rantasipi Rukahovi Hotel
- France’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Hotel de Charme Les Airelles
- Germany’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Schloss Elmau
- Italy’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Cristallo Hotel, Cortina D’Ampezzo
- Japan’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Niseko Hilton
- New Zealand’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
- Norway’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Radisson Blu Resort Trysil
- Russia’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Grand Hotel Polyana
- Slovenia’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Hotel Larix
- South Korea’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort
- Sweden’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Copperhill Mountain Lodge
- Switzerland’s Best Ski Hotel 2013: Carlton Hotel St Moritz
- United States’ Best Ski Hotel 2013: Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch
Best Ski Boutique Hotels
- Andorra’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Grau Roig Hotel
- Argentina’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Charming Luxury Lodge & Private Spa
- Australia’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Peppers Rundells Alpine Lodge
- Austria’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Aurelio Lech
- Bulgaria’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Villa Gella
- Canada’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Adara Hotel
- Chile’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Hotel Antumalal
- Finland’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Hotel Iso-Syote
- France’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Hotel Le K2
- Germany’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Hotel Staudecherhof
- Italy’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Hotel Hermitage Spa & Beauty
- Japan’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Ryokan Sakaya
- New Zealand’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Eichardt’s Private Hotel
- Norway’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Herangtunet Boutique Hotel
- Russia’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Peak Hotel
- Slovenia’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Hotel Raj
- Sweden’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Hotel Granen
- Switzerland’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Hotel Chesa Grischuna
- United States’ Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2013: Goldener Hirsch Inn
Best Ski Chalets
- Andorra’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Els Llacs
- Australia’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Rockpool Lodge
- Austria’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Aurelio Club Chalet
- Bulgaria’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Villa Gella
- Canada’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Bighorn
- Finland’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Rukan Salonki
- France’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Chalet Marco Polo in Val d’Isere
- Germany’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Country Home Pitzner
- Italy’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: San Lorenzo Mountain Lodge
- Japan’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: The Vale Niseko
- New Zealand’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Azur Luxury Lodge
- Norway’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Havsdalsgrenda
- Slovenia’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Julian Alps
- Sweden’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: The Villa – Copperhill Private Lodge
- Switzerland’s Best Ski Chalet 2013: Chalet Zermatt Peak
- United States’ Best Ski Chalet 2013: Casa Nova, Deer Valley
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