https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/ Mynewsdesk RSS - Press releases, News, and Blog Posts. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/ https://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small-9892f98564f91864075bd14001f8470f2f9bf254729c37044b4b1ac9b0db6b40.png 128 23 en 15 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:42:12 +0000 Ski resorts Sälen and Trysil offer excellent snow conditions, easy access from the UK and family-friendly skiing in true Scandinavian winter surroundings. Recent snowfall and early Easter promise ideal late-season skiing, with great conditions both on and off the slopes. New investments, including a gondola in Trysil and cross-border lift passes, make winter 2025/26 especially attractive https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistar-olympic-winter-easy-travel-and-great-value-skiing-for-families-in-scandinavia-3432105?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistar-olympic-winter-easy-travel-and-great-value-skiing-for-families-in-scandinavia-3432105?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:18:26 +0100 Condé Nast Traveller has just announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, where SkiStar Hemsedal proudly takes eighth place on the list of Europe’s best ski resorts. At the top of the list are world-famous destinations such as Val d’Isère, Kitzbühel and Gstaad – further down appear Verbier, St. Moritz and Norway’s very own Hemsedal. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/hemsedal-ranked-the-eighth-best-ski-resort-in-europe-by-conde-nast-traveller-3409094?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/hemsedal-ranked-the-eighth-best-ski-resort-in-europe-by-conde-nast-traveller-3409094?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 +0100 At the Interalpin in Innsbruck the leading ski resorts, including Compagnie des Alpes (France), KitzSki (Austria), Kronplatz (Italy), LAAX (Switzerland), Levi Ski Resorts (Finland), NZSki (New Zealand), Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen (Germany), and SkiStar (Sweden, Norway) officially launched the Global Sustainability Ski Alliance – the first-ever initiative of its kind in the ski industry. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/global-sustainability-ski-alliance-leading-ski-resorts-join-forces-for-sustainable-tourism-3385093?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/global-sustainability-ski-alliance-leading-ski-resorts-join-forces-for-sustainable-tourism-3385093?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:39:40 +0100 Low-cost airline easyJet strengthens its presence in Scandinavia and launches two new direct routes from the UK to Scandinavian Mountains Airport – the gateway to Sweden's largest ski area SkiStar Sälen and Norway's largest ski resort SkiStar Trysil. From Saturday, December 6, 2025, British travelers will be able to fly directly from both London Gatwick (LGW) and Manchester (MAN). https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistars-international-growth-continues-new-5-year-agreement-with-easyjet-in-place-3380543?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistars-international-growth-continues-new-5-year-agreement-with-easyjet-in-place-3380543?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:31:25 +0100 SkiStar has been presented with the industry organisation SLAO's inaugural Sustainability Award in recognition of its ground-breaking pilot project, which aims to establish a fossil-free ski resort in Hammarbybacken. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistar-receives-award-for-pioneering-fossil-free-ski-resort-3350211?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistar-receives-award-for-pioneering-fossil-free-ski-resort-3350211?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0100 Preparations for the 2024/25 winter season are well underway at SkiStar’s destinations in Sweden and Norway. SkiStar saw a significant increase in British skiers across SkiStar’s resorts last winter, and the guests enjoyed reliable skiing conditions throughout the season. With the British skiers in mind, SkiStar introduce several exciting updates this coming season. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistar-news-for-the-2024-slash-25-winter-season-snow-reliability-unbeatable-skiing-and-direct-access-from-london-to-norways-and-swedens-largest-ski-resorts-3341369?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistar-news-for-the-2024-slash-25-winter-season-snow-reliability-unbeatable-skiing-and-direct-access-from-london-to-norways-and-swedens-largest-ski-resorts-3341369?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:55:28 +0100 Comments from the CEO Stefan Sjöstrand: “It is pleasing to see that this year’s increased volume of guests comes from international gusts, who not only increase or sales but also makes us grow across all weeks.” https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/great-interest-in-scandinavian-mountain-holidays-3331110?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/great-interest-in-scandinavian-mountain-holidays-3331110?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100 As winter transitions to spring, SkiStar, the leading Scandinavian ski resort operator, concludes an extraordinary ski season characterized by remarkable achievements and significant growth. Over the past six months, the five Scandinavian ski resorts have served as a haven for numerous families and skiing aficionados. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/six-months-of-skiing-skistars-destinations-deliver-guaranteed-snow-until-may-1st-3320653?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/six-months-of-skiing-skistars-destinations-deliver-guaranteed-snow-until-may-1st-3320653?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:15:42 +0000 Comments from the CEO Stefan Sjöstrand:“It is extremely gratifying that we can present our best half-year result in the company´s history, thanks to the record number of skiing visitors and a particularly strong interest from foreign guests.” https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/record-high-interest-in-skiing-holidays-in-the-scandinavian-mountains-3311773?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/record-high-interest-in-skiing-holidays-in-the-scandinavian-mountains-3311773?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:45:07 +0000 SkiStar, the leading holiday organiser for Scandinavia, is taking a significant step in its transition to a fossil-free operation by testing complete electrification of a ski resort. The unique pilot project is being conducted at SkiStar's ski resort in Stockholm, Hammarbybacken. This marks a crucial milestone for the company towards its sustainability goal for 2030. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/leading-scandinavian-ski-resort-operator-skistar-is-undertaking-a-unique-pilot-project-to-operate-a-ski-resort-completely-fossil-free-3299688?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/leading-scandinavian-ski-resort-operator-skistar-is-undertaking-a-unique-pilot-project-to-operate-a-ski-resort-completely-fossil-free-3299688?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:36:07 +0000 Comments from the CEO Stefan Sjöstrand: “The early start of the winter season has led to a high demand from our guests, and the bookings are 9 percent higher than previous year, meaning that more than 80 percent of the season’s estimated accommodation sales are already booked.” https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/early-winter-and-a-great-interest-in-ski-holidays-in-scandinavia-3293885?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/early-winter-and-a-great-interest-in-ski-holidays-in-scandinavia-3293885?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:53:32 +0000 The cold weather over the past month has created optimal conditions for snow production and snowfall has made the Scandinavian terrain magical. SkiStar's ski resorts Vemdalen and Sälen opened for the season in early November. Next up to open are Åre, Trysil and Hemsedal. SkiStar, the market leader in Scandinavia alpine tourism, expect a long Scandinavian ski season that extends to 1 May. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/the-five-largest-ski-resorts-in-scandinavia-operated-by-skistar-kickstart-the-ski-season-ahead-of-schedule-3287150?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/the-five-largest-ski-resorts-in-scandinavia-operated-by-skistar-kickstart-the-ski-season-ahead-of-schedule-3287150?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Skandinavia voi odottaa talvikauden varhaista alkua, kun SkiStar Åre ilmoittaa, että se avataan hiihtämään huipulta, jossa on huikeat 890 metrin korkeuserot heti alusta alkaen. SkiStar, joka on Skandinavian alppivuoristomatkailun markkinajohtaja, avasi laskettelun Vemdalenissa ja Sälenissä viime viikonloppuna, ja 17. marraskuuta nämä kohteet avaavat myös lisää laskettelurinteitä ja hissejä. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistar-aare-avautuu-hiihtoon-aareskutanista-17-marraskuuta-3285036?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistar-aare-avautuu-hiihtoon-aareskutanista-17-marraskuuta-3285036?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:14:57 +0100 Year-End Report September 2022-August 2023. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/stable-growth-in-turnover-high-booking-rate-for-the-winter-3277088?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/stable-growth-in-turnover-high-booking-rate-for-the-winter-3277088?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0100 Preparations for the 2023/24 winter season are well underway at SkiStar’s destinations in Sweden and Norway. Several important steps have been taken to modernise and improve the ski experience for all ski enthusiasts, including new 6-seater lifts in Sälen and Hemsedal. All destinations will also receive improved snow production to ensure a long and snow-proof winter season. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/new-this-winter-at-skistar-new-express-lifts-improved-snow-production-and-even-more-dining-3271984?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/new-this-winter-at-skistar-new-express-lifts-improved-snow-production-and-even-more-dining-3271984?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100 According to SkiStar statistics, demand for ski holidays in the Scandinavian mountains continues to be high as we head into the 2023/24 winter season. A large part of the increase comes mainly from international guests. And today marks the start of the recruitment process to find 2 500 seasonal staff for SkiStar’s destinations. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/interest-in-skiing-holidays-in-scandinavia-continues-to-grow-skistars-seasonal-staff-recruitment-underway-3267201?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/interest-in-skiing-holidays-in-scandinavia-continues-to-grow-skistars-seasonal-staff-recruitment-underway-3267201?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:38:52 +0100 Climate change will have a direct and significant impact on SkiStar operations in the future, as white, cold winters are a prerequisite for winter operations. To ensure that efforts to reduce climate impacts are sufficient, climate targets have been developed to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement, in line with the SBTi methodology, which has now approved the targets. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistars-climate-targets-approved-by-science-based-targets-initiative-sbti-3262711?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/skistars-climate-targets-approved-by-science-based-targets-initiative-sbti-3262711?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:19:11 +0100 SKISTAR INTERIM REPORT SEPTEMBER 2022-MAY 2023. "The lower operating profit in the quarter is mainly driven by a decline in revenue and one-off costs. For the coming winter we have a booking rate of +5 percent", says Stefan Sjöstrand, CEO, in a comment. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/lower-operating-profit-during-the-third-quarter-characterised-by-one-off-costs-3260492?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/lower-operating-profit-during-the-third-quarter-characterised-by-one-off-costs-3260492?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Tue, 30 May 2023 10:20:29 +0100 https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/summers-new-attractions-at-skistar-trysil-and-hemsedal-mountain-coaster-mountain-tube-and-plenty-of-cycling-news-for-the-whole-family-3255975?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/summers-new-attractions-at-skistar-trysil-and-hemsedal-mountain-coaster-mountain-tube-and-plenty-of-cycling-news-for-the-whole-family-3255975?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB Tue, 23 May 2023 10:20:39 +0100 Preparations are now underway to get Vemdalen and Åre ready for the summer season, which opens in June with new mountain experiences. Both destinations have a long history of year-round tourism, and this year SkiStar’s offer will be expanded as Vemdalen gets its first climbing park and trail biking with machine-dug cycle trails down Vemdalsskalet. https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/summer-at-skistar-vemdalen-and-aare-new-climbing-park-trail-biking-and-aareskutan-360-3254412?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://skistar-ab-uk.mynewsdesk.com/pressreleases/summer-at-skistar-vemdalen-and-aare-new-climbing-park-trail-biking-and-aareskutan-360-3254412?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Skistar AB