World Ski Awards, the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism, has announced the winners of its 13th annual programme.
Val Thorens, Europe’s highest resort, was named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’ in recognition of setting the global standard for lift infrastructure, resort facilities and slopeside accommodation. Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley in Utah was voted ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’, and Chalet Zermatt Peak claimed the stellar title of ‘World’s Best Ski Chalet’. Hôtel Le Pashmina took the title for ‘World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel’ thanks to its exquisite facilities and ski-to-door access to Les Trois Vallées.
In the newcomer categories, Japan’s Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO, the first lifestyle brand of the historic Okura Nikko Hotel Group, fought off entrants from Val-d’Isère and the Austrian Tyrol to claim the title for ‘World’s Best New Ski Hotel’. Cabane Tortin – an off-grid retreat above Verbier – was named ‘World’s Best New Ski Chalet’.
The results follow a year-long search for the world’s leading ski travel, tourism and hospitality brands. Votes were cast by ski industry professionals and ski consumers, with the nominee gaining the most votes in each category named the winner.
Sion Rapson, Managing Director of World Ski Awards, says: “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.”
Switzerland’s LAAX, with its unlimited freeriding terrain, was named ‘World’s Best Freestyle Resort’. Ski Dubai was hailed as ‘World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort’. Leo Trippi was voted ‘World’s Best Ski Travel Agent’, with Sunweb collecting ‘World’s Best Ski Tour Operator’ and SkyExpress taking ‘World’s Best Ski Transfer Operator’.
The harmonious mix of architecture and nature helped LAAX’s rocksresort to the title of ‘World’s Best Green Ski Hotel’. Canada’s Northern Escape Heli-Skiing collected ‘World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator’. The pan-European dominance of Compagnie des Alpes was acknowledged with the award for ‘World’s Best Ski Resort Group’, and Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel took 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 World’s Top 3 in each category have also been revealed. View here.
Awards were also announced on a country-level, featuring the best resorts and hospitality providers from the world’s best ski tourism destinations.
