Planet Ski: World Ski Awards winners announced

Fri 02 December 2022

Verbier takes the crown for the world’s best resort with Bear Lodge, Les Arcs named ‘World’s Best New Ski Hotel’. We look at the winners across all the categories.

The global initiative recognises excellence in ski tourism and has unveiled the winners of its 10th annual programme.

The results follow a survey for the world’s leading ski travel, tourism and hospitality brands.

Votes were cast by ski industry professionals and ski consumers.

The nominee gaining the most votes in a category was named the winner.

Verbier was named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’ for the second year running.

The Swiss resort made it a double celebration with W Verbier collecting ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’.

“We would like to thank all the destination’s partners who make Verbier live and shine internationally and without whom this award would not have been given to us,” said the director of Verbier Tourism, Simon Wiget.

“This victory is that of the entire destination, of the shopkeepers, hoteliers and other professionals of Verbier and the Val de Bagnes.

“It is also that of our daily ambassadors, the secondary and annual residents, the seasonal workers and our loyal customers.”

In the World Ski Awards France took double honours in the newcomer categories, with Bear Lodge, Les Arcs named ‘World’s Best New Ski Hotel’ and Val-d’Isère’s Chalet Abade recognised as ‘World’s Best New Ski Chalet’.

“We would like to thank all our staff who bring Bear Lodge in Arc 1950 to life, without them, this award would not have been given to us,” said the owner of VIP SKI, Andy Sturt, that offers holidays to Bear Lodge.

“This is the culmination of seven years’ design and development, during which VIP SKI has tried to create the ultimate ski experience.

“The new wing of Arc 1950 blends seamlessly into the picturesque high-altitude village and offers a completely new level of comfort and convenience.”

Val Thorens voted as ‘France’s Best Ski Resort’ for the 10th time at the World Ski Awards.

“We celebrate our 50th anniversary this season so we’re absolutely delighted to be awarded ‘Best Ski Resort in France’ again,” said the director of Val Thorens Tourist Office, Vincent Lalanne.

“We continue to invest substantially to make our ski holiday experience second to none whether that’s with new hotel developments, restaurants or designated ski areas for ski touring or fun zones for children.

“And this year sees the opening of the €40 million Le Board sports, wellness and business centre right in the heart of the village. It’s a marquee new development for the resort.”

“Our winners represent the finest brands in global ski tourism and my congratulations to each of them,” said the managing director of the World Ski Awards, Sion Rapson.

“The 10th annual World Ski Awards programme received a record number of votes from ski consumers across the world, and serves as a barometer on the eve of the upcoming season.

“This shows that the appetite for ski tourism has never been stronger.”

Awards were also announced on a country-level, featuring the best resorts and hospitality providers from the world’s best ski tourism destinations.

For a full list of winners visit here.