Ski and snow

Jet2.com puts winter 2021/22 ski programme on sale

Airline to offer seven ski routes this winter, with the addition of Chambery serving the French Alps

Ski and chalet specialist ceases trading

Silver Ski Holidays had been operating to the French Alps for more than 25 years

Canadian Affair to launch US tour operator

New brand American Affair will open for sales on 29 March

Oxford Ski Company launches green travel pledges

Oxford Ski Company has forged a number of partnerships in the hope of playing a part in tackling climate change

Inghams parent calls time on 2020/21 ski season

Winter 2021/22 bookings, however, ‘well ahead of same period last year’, says Hotelplan UK boss, with some on track to break records

Crystal Ski cancels remaining winter 2020/21 departures

Operator admits defeat owing to continued impact of Covid-19, but reports high demand for winter 2021/22 breaks starting 6 December

Inghams puts 2022/23 Lapland programme on sale early

Decision follows surge in 2021/22 bookings followed disrupted 2020/21 season

Club Med predicts record winter as it opens first Canada property

Pent-up demand will break sales records, Club Med says

Hotelplan's UK brands pull March ski departures

‘While we think there is still a possibility ski holidays could go ahead this season, we will continue to monitor the ever-changing situation closely,’ says chief Joe Ponte

Journey Latin America targets skiers with new Chile itinerary

With the winter 2021 season in doubt, operator promoting increasingly popular skiing and winter sports pursuits in Chile between May and October

Club Med cancels all ski trips up to 27 February

Move follows French government directive closing all Alpine ski lifts until 27 February at the earliest

Britain's skiers remain hopeful of late season getaway

Nearly half of the 5,000-plus consumers polled by the Ski Club of Great Britain said they we still hopeful of getting away this winter

VIP Ski assets bought for £175k by former MD, report reveals

Collapsed ski brand has £6.8 million in creditors’ claims

Inghams parent suspends February departures

All Inghams, Ski Total and Flexiski holidays due to depart up to, and on, 27 February suspended, Hotelplan UK confirms

Posted workers: What's at stake for the UK's seasonal businesses?

With Brexit looming at the end of this month, James Chapple reports on how operators will cope with the loss of the Posted Workers Directive

Pioneering Lapland operator marks 50 years

Lapland specialist has sent more than 750,000 clients to Finland

Brexit: 'Why didn't we stop the clock to handle the pandemic?'

"Could we not have stopped the clock – got the pandemic out of the way – and then sat down and calmly negotiated?"

Inghams parent suspends all January ski trips

Move affects Hotelplan’s Inghams, Ski Total and Flexiski brands

How Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland is spreading Christmas cheer this year

Visit Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland and “Official Hometown of Santa Claus”, is ensuring clients and agents enjoy some festive cheer from their living rooms this year.

Ski Amis thanks 'loyal clients' as it ceases trading

‘We have tried very hard throughout this period, however, we are left with no other alternatives but to take this very difficult step’

Inghams parent suspends winter 2020/21 chalet programme

French chalets and chalet hotels managed by Hotelplan UK removed from 2020/21 ski offering, while Esprit Ski winter programme cancelled in its entirety

VIP Ski ceases trading and files for administration

Managing director Andy Sturt slams ‘incoherent, inconsistent and sometimes deeply unhelpful government advice’ in heartfelt message to staff, guests and partners

Aman signs new hotel in Italy

The move sees Aman enter an agreement with Rosa Alpina, making it the second hotel for the group in the country

Petition urges PM to take action on posted workers

Seasonal Businesses in Travel campaign calls for Boris Johnson to resolve issue with EU