In 1993 World Media And Events Limited launched the World Travel Awards and, buoyed by the success of this, launched the World Ski Awards in 2013. It’s only a bit of fun, although I am sure it brings business not only to the organisers but also the award winners. The approach is straightforward: votes are cast online by professionals working within the ski industry, and by ski tourism consumers, at the World Ski Awards website.
Every year the awards are associated with a three day networking event, culminating in the awards ceremony, this year held in Kitzbühel over 16th-18th November. World’s Best Winners for 2018 included:
- Ski Resort – Val Thorens (France)
Freestyle Resort – LAAX (Switzerland)
Ski Hotel – W Verbier (Switzerland)
New Ski Hotel – Fahrenheit Seven Courchevel (France)
Green Ski Hotel – rocksresort, Laax (Switzerland)
Ski Boutique Hotel – Aurelio Lech (Austria)
Ski Chalet – Chalet Les Anges, Zermatt (Switzerland)
New Ski Chalet – Chalet des Cascades, Les Arcs (France)
Ski Tour Operator – Sunweb
As well as awards for the best in the world, there are also country awards, with votes for the best ski resort in Switzerland going to Verbier.