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6 November 2012 - Conference NewsC
The organiser of the World Travel Awards are launching a new programme to acknowledge top brands in the global ski industry.
The inaugural World Ski Awards will take place at the Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Kitzbühel, Austria, on 16 November 2013. The awards programme will feature five categories: best ski resort, hotel, chalet/lodge, inbound operator and boutique hotel.
Organisations from the world’s top 20 ski nations will be encouraged to nominate in their respective categories, before entering a public and industry vote.
Countries in the programme are: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and USA.
At the ceremony, the national winners with the most votes will be announced as the victors in their respective world category.
Kitzbühel is home to the legendary Hahnenkamm Race, the historic medieval town synonymous with ski tourism.
Sion Rapson, Director, World Ski Awards, says: “World Ski Awards will serve as the definitive awards programme to reward and celebrate the elite of the winter sports industry. The gala ceremony in Kitzbühel will bring together the leading players and provide a unique forum for exchanging ideas and top-level networking.”
Uwe Schramm, Director Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Kitzbühel, adds: “Hosting the World Ski Awards is a great chance to share our services with important key players from different ski destinations worldwide. Kitzbühel is an incredible resort to experience a charismatic mix of endearing tradition and glamorous cosmopolitan atmosphere.”
The inaugural World Ski Awards will take place at the Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Kitzbühel, Austria, on 16 November 2013. The awards programme will feature five categories: best ski resort, hotel, chalet/lodge, inbound operator and boutique hotel.
Organisations from the world’s top 20 ski nations will be encouraged to nominate in their respective categories, before entering a public and industry vote.
Countries in the programme are: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and USA.
At the ceremony, the national winners with the most votes will be announced as the victors in their respective world category.
Kitzbühel is home to the legendary Hahnenkamm Race, the historic medieval town synonymous with ski tourism.
Sion Rapson, Director, World Ski Awards, says: “World Ski Awards will serve as the definitive awards programme to reward and celebrate the elite of the winter sports industry. The gala ceremony in Kitzbühel will bring together the leading players and provide a unique forum for exchanging ideas and top-level networking.”
Uwe Schramm, Director Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Kitzbühel, adds: “Hosting the World Ski Awards is a great chance to share our services with important key players from different ski destinations worldwide. Kitzbühel is an incredible resort to experience a charismatic mix of endearing tradition and glamorous cosmopolitan atmosphere.”
Source: Conference NewsC
