MMGY Grifco PR Picks Their Best Ski Destinations For 2024/25 Season

For those eager to hit the slopes this season, MMGY Grifco PR shares its selection of unparalleled ski destinations for winter. From locations across the renowned French, Austrian, and Italian Alps, to the luxurious Niseko Village in Japan, all the resorts promise an unforgettable ski experience. 

Please see Grifco PR’s suggestions below:

• Niseko Village Introduces ‘Niseko-yo’ where luxury, gastronomy, and Hokkaido's rich culture unfold. YTL Hotels’ Niseko Village in Japan is renowned as a premier ski destination, offering a seamless blend of traditional Japanese culture and contemporary luxury. The resort's newest highlight is 'Niseko-yo' which brings together gastronomy, shopping and nightlife. Complimenting the resort's incredible access to Japan's soft powder snow and its range of accommodation options, Niseko-yo offers countless new activities, restaurants, a sculpture trail by Frank Woo, shopping, bars and even an exclusive members club. This experience has elevated the Niseko experience for travellers, offering exceptional entertainment to accompany the incredible winter sports and summer activities that can already be enjoyed.
• mama thresl in Austria celebrates 10th Anniversary - Where Urban Soul Meets The Alps. mama thresl in Leogang, Austria, is the perfect hotel for people who love skiing. Warm, cheeky and never too serious, it’s a home for active guests who love mountains and nature as much as spending time with friends. A symbiosis of urban style and alpine tradition, the hotel has 51 bedrooms and is opposite the Asitz Valley Station cable car at the foot of the ski slope. The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest interconnected ski areas in Austria with 70 lifts and 270 kilometres of marked and well-prepared slopes. After a day skiing guests can enjoy drinks and great food in mama thresl’s restaurant, and there are live DJ nights Thursdays to Saturdays, with well-known artists from across Europe at the turntables.Guests can celebrate mama thresl’s 10th Anniversary with a very special 3 night stay from 28 November - 1 December 2024. The package includes breakfast, drinks each evening, Friday night party at Hendl Fischerei restaurant at the top of the mountain including gondola ride, yoga and activity programme (ice bathing and group ski tours), BBQ, wine tasting, live DJ acts and a gift in the room.
• WIESERGUT opens new luxury mountain retreat this December.  WIESERGUT is just a 1.5 hour drive from Salzburg, and is one of Austria's top design hotels. It is a skier’s paradise with direct ski-in/ski-out access. The hotel is situated next to the cable car in the pretty village of Hinterglemm, which will host the World Ski Championships in February 2025. There are 24 Suites, and on 6 December 2024 the resort will introduce two exceptional new retreats - BergLoft and BergSuite - each offering direct access to the ski slopes with breathtaking mountain views. The BergLoft features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, making it ideal for larger groups, while the BergSuite offers a secluded winter getaway for couples or small families. A new BergGym will also open offering an expansive gym area with state-of-the-art equipment, in addition to all their spa facilities.
• Priesteregg’s exclusive Lake Chalets: the perfect escape for an idyllic ski holiday.  Priesteregg is a leading eco-resort, just 10 minutes from the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski area. The resort offers complimentary transfers to the slopes, or free underground parking directly at the cable car. Priesteregg recently unveiled three new stunning lake chalets, accommodating up to four guests each. After a day on the slopes, guests can unwind in their own panoramic glass sauna, private hot tub, or luxuriate in a wood-fired riverside bathtub on the jetty. There's also a luxurious wellness centre for all guests with a beautiful indoor and outdoor pool, numerous saunas and treatment rooms, a lounge area and an infinity terrace with stunning views.
• R Collection Hotels offers exclusive Helicopter Transfer Package. R Collection Hotels has launched a spectacular new Fly the Alps package combining two nights at each of its 5-star mountain properties, with a unique sightseeing helicopter transfer between the hotels, taking in birds eye views over the glacier and Mont Blanc. Available all year round, with prices from €1,700 per couple (sharing a double room) in the summer and from €2,350 in the winter, the package includes two nights accommodation at Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc and two nights accommodation at Montana Lodge & Spa, a scenic helicopter flight over the Italian Alps, doubling as a transfer between the two hotels, as well as breakfast, entry to the ERRE SPA at each hotel and parking.
• Severin*s - The Alpine Retreat: quaint luxury in the best ski destination in Austria. Severin*s - The Alpine Retreat, is a luxury independent boutique hotel on the outskirts of the picture-perfect Alpine resort of Lech. It has just 9 elegant suites, all with open fires and balconies (one with super bunk beds for small children) as well as a separate 4-bed private residence. Lech is a part of one of Europe’s largest skiing and hiking areas and the hotel is idyllically located on a mountain slope in the Stubenbach quarter of Lech am Arlberg, with a panoramic view over the alpine landscape. Adventure seekers can find the best snow activities including heli-skiing, skidooing, and snowshoeing. Those looking for apre-ski essentials can enjoy the warmth of the hotel’s sauna or a delicious meal served a la carte at The Restaurant at Severin*s.
• Val d’Isère introduces new luxury accommodation and a new gondola for the winter season. Val d’Isère is set to welcome guests back for another exciting winter season of exceptional offerings, with new luxury hotels, après ski spots and traditional restaurants, as well as the launch of the new Vallon Gondola. The Gondola will provide a faster, safer and more comfortable experience taking passengers up to the Pisaillas Glacier (2,790m) in under seven minutes, whilst also limiting its impact on the natural environment. Other news includes a new 4* luxury hotel in the heart of the village by the Experimental Group. Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère, will boast 113 elegant rooms and 21 spacious suites, as well as two Savoyard-inspired restaurants, a cocktail bar, calming spa and an expertly led kid’s club. As well as making the most of the free ski passes for children under eight, families in particular can enjoy Folie Douce’s brand new offering where little skiers can take to the dance floor to enjoy fancy-dress and a DJ at an exclusive kids-only party. There is also a children’s club with live entertainers from 3:30pm throughout the season, featuring an enriching programme of hands-on workshops, snow sculpture crafting, mini golf and other games designed to work up an appetite for a snack at La Petite Cuisine.
• Hotel Le Coucou reopens for the season offering an elevated winter escape. Set to re-open on 12th December 2024, Maisons Pariente’s Hotel Le Coucou in Méribel is located in the prime position of Méribel, the central resort of the Three Valleys, the largest ski-area in the world with unlimited opportunities for adventure. The hotel is located at the foot of the Rond-Point des pistes, the most incredible location for ski-in ski-out luxury experience. This year, Biancaneve restaurant will introduce a buffet across the school holidays, enhancing the hotel’s family friendly offering. Children can also enjoy face painting workshops twice a week, with creative workshops such as creating their own mocktails and baking biscuits. Friday evening parties, movie nights with popcorn, and bowling trips round out the exciting kids’ offerings. The popular ‘Goûter des Champions’ event continues this year, with Piou Piou, the ESF mascot, presenting medals to the children every Friday.
• Oliver’s Travels newest luxury ski chalet holidays. With an impressive portfolio across the top ski resorts in France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Andorra, Oliver’s Travels has an array of chalets to choose from. Whether looking for fully catered accommodation with professional chefs, or self-catered homes for flexibility, all chalets are equipped for a comfortable and high-end experience. Many feature luxury amenities, such as hot tubs and ski in, ski out locations, with a concierge service available to arrange everything from lift passes to ski rentals, ensuring a seamless alpine getaway. With several new chalets recently added to the ski portfolio, including Chalet Rauque in Val D’Isere, and Chalet Josephine and Chalet Motif in Tignes, Oliver’s Travels has an abundance of choice for the ultimate winter escape.