Monthly Archive for November, 2005

Ski Independence Launch New Concierge Service

Ski Independence are introducing their very own concierge service. The service will be available to all customers that travel in Club World and First with British Airways, the Business with bmi British Midland, Executive First with Air Canada, Business Class with United Airlines, Business Class with KLM/Northwest Airlines and Business First with Continental Airlines, and/or clients staying in their Concierge featured Four Star Plus and Five Star Hotels.

Once the holiday is booked the Ski Concierge will be in contact with the best advice on all holiday essentials.

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Neilon Expand Short Breaks Programme

The last few years has seen an increase in demand for short breaks - either as an addition or an alternative to a main skiing holiday. As a consequence, a number of three, four or five night breaks are now available through Neilson in France, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Romania, Andorra and Italy. Accommodation only or mini-packages - which include flights, transfers as well as accommodation are both now available.

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2006/7 Crystal Ski Brochure Launched

Crystal Holidays have launched The Ski Brochure preview for 2006/7 to satisfy the requirements of, “…many loyal customers who want to book early to secure the best properties in the best resorts.” according to a company spokeswoman.

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Jiminy Peak To Install Wind Turbine

Jiminy Peak ski resort in Massachusetts is believed to be the first in the US to install a wind turbine.

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Portillo Offers 2005 Prices for 2006 Stays if Booked in 2005

After completing the 2005 season with record snowfall of 14 meters (550 inches), Ski Portillo in Chile has announced that the 2006 ski season will run from June 17th - September 30th, 2006. Guests booking a 2006 ski-week prior to December 31st, 2005 will receive last season’s prices, which begin at US$1,100 per person at Hotel Portillo, including seven-nights accommodation, seven-day lift ticket, and four meals daily.

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Arnie Backs First Ever Californian Ski Areas Joint Marketing Push

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the California Travel and Tourism Commission and California’s ski destinations have teamed up for the first time to launch the California Snow Campaign aimed at boosting the ‘Golden State’s’ winter sports profile worldwide.

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www.skiclub.co.uk reaches 1,000,000 unique visitors

The Ski Club of Great Britain has announced that its website www.skiclub.co.uk has hit one million unique visitors for the first time in its history.

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