FAQs

• With the logistical details taken care of, a winter event is both exciting and rewarding.
• Skiing is a participation sport that provides a great 'bonding' medium.
• An excellent standard of short haul destinations exist which not only reduces travelling time but also cost.
• Excellent international scheduled flight access via Zurich, Geneva, Munich, Lyon, Grenoble, Turin or Milan.
• Many winter resorts have a very prestigious image, giving a high perceived incentive value.
• Good standard of hotel accommodation
• Skiers of all levels of ability will be happy to return to the slopes again and again.
• Many resorts offer very good activity options for non-skiers.
• Ski resorts often boast a vibrant nightlife.
• If you need to hold a short haul overseas event in Q1 of the year, a ski resort is the ideal solution.

The average number of guests for a ski event is between 30 and 50 - this size of event enables the programme to work very well logistically, provides a good social 'ambience' and is cost effective.

In general, we work on a minimum group size of 15 people; however, budget permitting, we can work with smaller numbers.

We have also managed many events with numbers over 100 so large groups are certainly possible given enough forward planning.

The choice of resort is influenced by your requirements relating to the following:

• Duration of event
• Number of guests
• Transfer time from the airport to the resort
• Quality and availability of accommodation
• Number of non-skiers
• Nightlife
• Date of travel combined with likely snow conditions
• Conference requirements
• Budget

When we take a brief from you, the above details will assist us to produce the best solution for your event.

The European and North American winter seasons for most resorts run between the beginning of December to the end of April.

Care must be taken to avoid school holidays and Easter taken into consideration. It is also key to ensure that snow-sure resorts (high- altitude) are chosen for events held early or late in the season.

In a few European resorts, a one-night stay is possible (some using helicopter transfers); however, a two, three or four night stay is more common.

It is generally very difficult to find hotels which are prepared to offer 3 or 4 night stays during peak season. However, thanks to the excellent working relationship the Corporate Ski Company has with hundreds of hotels, we are often offered space where others might not be.

We can certainly propose and select resorts which offer more than just skiing so if you are aware of the likelihood of having non-skiers within your group then do let us know.

Activities which we can organise may include:

• Tobogganning
• Snow shoeing
• Snowmobiling
• Curling
• Parapenting,
• Hot air ballooning,
• Wine tasting
• Spa treatments

In addition to this, please check out our ‘Winter Alternatives’ section for more great ideas.

> Winter Alternatives

There are a huge variety of hotels available in terms of quality and star rating. As well as this, budget airlines now also serve airports within reach of ski resorts. Therefore it has become increasingly easy to cater for a greater variety of budgets.

We will therefore propose destinations, hotels, restaurants and activities to fit within your budget.

Contact us with your enquiry!

Email: ski@vantagepoint.co.uk
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