World Ski Awards 2025 celebrates global leaders in ski tourism excellence

The World Ski Awards 2025, the only global initiative dedicated to recognizing and rewarding excellence in ski tourism, has announced the winners of its 13th annual edition, spotlighting the leading names shaping the future of the international ski travel industry.

Europe’s highest resort, Val Thorens, was crowned “World’s Best Ski Resort”, earning global acclaim for its world-class lift infrastructure, slope facilities and premium slopeside accommodation. The award further cements Val Thorens’ reputation as a benchmark for ski destinations worldwide.

In North America, Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley in Utah took home the title of “World’s Best Ski Hotel”, while Switzerland’s Chalet Zermatt Peak was once again named “World’s Best Ski Chalet”. The boutique category award went to Hôtel Le Pashmina in Les Trois Vallées, which claimed “World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel” for its luxury amenities and ski-in/ski-out access.

Among the newcomers, Japan’s Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO, part of the Okura Nikko Hotel Group, was named “World’s Best New Ski Hotel”, surpassing strong competitors from Val-d’Isère and Tyrol. Meanwhile, Cabane Tortin, an off-grid alpine retreat above Verbier, earned the title of “World’s Best New Ski Chalet”.

Record global participation

The 2025 awards followed a year-long voting process involving both ski industry professionals and global consumers. Winners in each category were determined by the highest number of votes received.

Sion Rapson, Managing Director of World Ski Awards, commented: “We are thrilled to unveil the best ski organisations of 2025 – the resorts, chalets, hotels, agents and travel providers that are lifting the global ski sector to new heights. This year’s winners reflect the dynamic nature of our industry, showcasing an ideal blend of luxury, innovation and sustainability. We have received a record number of votes from ski tourism consumers all around the world – most encouraging on the eve of the upcoming season.”

Global recognition across categories

Switzerland’s LAAX was named “World’s Best Freestyle Resort”, praised for its outstanding freeride terrain and sustainable mountain design, while Ski Dubai was recognized as “World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort”.

In the travel trade categories, Leo Trippi won “World’s Best Ski Travel Agent”, Sunweb secured “World’s Best Ski Tour Operator”, and SkyExpress was named “World’s Best Ski Transfer Operator”.

Sustainability and design were also honored, with LAAX’s rocksresort winning “World’s Best Green Ski Hotel” for its architecture blending harmoniously with the alpine environment. Canada’s Northern Escape Heli-Skiing claimed “World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator”, while Compagnie des Alpes was recognized as “World’s Best Ski Resort Group”, acknowledging its influential role across Europe. Austria’s Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel earned the title of “World’s Best Ski Resort Company”.

World Ski Awards 2025 World winners

• World’s Best Ski Resort 2025 – Val Thorens, France
• World’s Best Freestyle Resort 2025 – LAAX, Switzerland
• World’s Best Ski Hotel 2025 – Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley, USA
• World’s Best New Ski Hotel 2025 – Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO, Japan
• World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2025 – Hôtel Le Pashmina, Val Thorens
• World’s Best Green Ski Hotel 2025 – rocksresort, LAAX, Switzerland
• World’s Best Ski Chalet 2025 – Chalet Zermatt Peak, Switzerland
• World’s Best New Ski Chalet 2025 – Cabane Tortin, Switzerland
• World’s Best Ski Resort Company 2025 – Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel, Austria
• World’s Best Ski Resort Group 2025 – Compagnie des Alpes, France
• World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort 2025 – Ski Dubai, UAE
• World’s Best Ski Tour Operator 2025 – Sunweb
• World’s Best Ski Travel Agent 2025 – Leo Trippi
• World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator 2025 – Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, Canada
• World’s Best Ski Transfer Operator 2025 – SkyExpress
• World’s Best Ski Tour Operator to Austria 2025 – Bramble Ski
• World’s Best Ski Tour Operator to Canada 2025 – Frontier Ski
• World’s Best Ski Tour Operator to France 2025 – Inghams
• World’s Best Ski Tour Operator to Italy 2025 – Crystal Ski
• World’s Best Ski Tour Operator to Japan 2025 – Alpine Backcountry Guides
• World’s Best Ski Tour Operator to Switzerland 2025 – Inghams
• World’s Best Ski Tour Operator to United States 2025 – Club Reisen Stumböck
• World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to Austria 2025 – Ski Line
• World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to Canada 2025 – Ski Solutions
• World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to France 2025 – Ski In Luxury
• World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to Italy 2025 – Ski Solutions
• World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to Japan 2025 – Japan Ski Experience
• World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to Switzerland 2025 – Leo Trippi
• World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to United States 2025 – Oxford Ski Company

The 2025 edition of the World Ski Awards once again highlighted the diversity, creativity, and resilience of the global ski tourism sector. As winter approaches, the winners set new standards for sustainability, innovation, and guest experience, reinforcing the continued evolution of the ski industry on a global scale.

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