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"Whistler Blackcomb continues to lead the pack as an innovator in the ski resort industry," says Stuart Rempel, Senior VP of Marketing and Sales for Whistler Blackcomb. "We had an incredible 2006/2007 season, with the second snowiest year on record, the successful debut of the Symphony Amphitheatre, and the launch of our groundbreaking Peak to Peak Gondola project. These top rankings are an indication that all of our hard work has paid off and guests are receiving the memorable experience we strive to provide."
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Skiing Magazine November 2006 Whistler Blackcomb is celebrating as king of the mountains with a No. 1 ranking from SKIING Magazine for an unprecedented tenth year in a row. "Why has Whistler Blackcomb dominated our resort poll for ten years running? SKIING readers and the athletes we survey know the skiing kicks ass, that's why," says Marc Peruzzi, Editor-in-Chief of SKIING. "The biggest vertical in North America, tons of advanced terrain, 400-plus inches of snow, and a rowdy party scene doesn't hurt. Whistler Blackcomb goes off." Freeskier Magazine October 2006 The ranking from Freeskier Magazine lists Whistler Blackcomb as the No. 1 resort in the Pacific Rim and remains their favourite place to ski overall. "Whistler Blackcomb once again topped our list of the best places to ski because of the unbeatable combination of epic big-mountain terrain, advanced park features and raging nightlife," says Matt Harvey, Senior Editor of Freeskier. "For the first time, we split our resorts into varying regions to give others a chance to shine. But, as we wrote in our 2006/2007 Resort Guide, 'If a guide to the best ski resorts doesn't put Whistler Blackcomb at the top of its list, you can be assured it's bogus.' Whistler Blackcomb is still our favorite place to ski in North America." TransWorld SNOWboarding Magazine December 2006 Transworld SNOWboarding readers awarded Whistler Blackcomb the No. 1 position following a winter that included record-breaking snowfall totals. Whistler Blackcomb was the only Canadian resort on the list and also received reader accolades for their challenge, lifts, lodging, food and overall vibe. SKI Magazine October 2006 In SKI Magazine's annual "Top 50 Resort Guide", Whistler Blackcomb was named No. 1 for Terrain/Variety and No. 2 for Lodging and Aprθs, while receiving Top 5 standings in Dining, Service, Terrain/Challenge, Lifts and Terrain Parks. The definitive reader's poll has placed Whistler Blackcomb in the Top 5 for the last ten years. Favourite Ski Resort - British Travel Awards 2006 Whistler took top prize at the prestigious British Travel Awards, winning "Favourite Ski Resort" as voted by consumers. Both consumers and travel trade were invited to vote online for their favourite nominees in more than one hundred categories, ranging from travel agencies, airlines, and hotels to tourism destinations from across the globe. Best in Mountain Environment - First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards 2006 Whistler Blackcomb won "Best in Mountain Environment" award, presented at the First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards (FCRTA) in London. The Jutland Post (Jyllands-Posten) - September 14, 2006 The largest selling newspaper in Denmark named Whistler Blackcomb the best resort in the world. Forbes Traveller Magazine September 2006 After canvassing a number of its leaders of the ski community, the panel voted Whistler Blackcomb the number one resort in North America. Condι Nast Traveler Annual Readers' Choice Awards November 2006 Whistler hotels swept the top three spots for the top ten Canadian resorts. The Pan Pacific Mountainside, Four Seasons Resort Whistler and the Westin Resort Whistler nabbed first, second and third place respectively. The prestigious annual list also ranked the Fairmont Chateau Whistler at number six. Whistler hotels garnered more rankings than any other Canadian destination. Luxury Travel Magazine Summer 2006 For the second year in a row, this Australian magazine named Whistler the best overseas ski resort. Luxury Spa Finder The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Whistler was named the third most loved spa in the world, capturing the natural serenity of the mountain wilderness. |
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Luxury Travel Gold List Awards - Australia Whistler in British Columbia, Canada, won "best overseas ski resort" for the second consecutive year at the Luxury Travel Magazine Gold List awards. The awards are the result of a survey in which tens of thousands of Luxury Travel Magazine's subscribers and readers nominate the World's Best Hotels, Ski Resorts, Spas, Cruise Lines, Golf Courses, Airlines and Destinations - a total of 22 categories in all. Results were tallied from an extensive online survey, conducted between September and October this year, where no prompts to respondents were provided, simply allowing readers to choose their favourite luxury travel experiences. SKIING Magazine - November 2005 Whistler Blackcomb retained the No. 1 ranking in Skiing Magazine's annual Top 25 Resorts in North America for the ninth year in a row. "Whistler has scored so well in our resort surveys year in and year out, not because it has a little of everything -- but because it has a lot of everything. It's huge in every direction, and you couldn't ask for a more diverse and thriving nightlife scene. Our readers love it, and the athletes who take our survey can't say enough about it," says Mike Kessler, Executive Editor of Skiing Magazine. Freeskier Magazine - November 2005 Freeskier Magazine also ranked Whistler Blackcomb No. 1 as the best place to live and ski in their Resort Guide 2006. "It's not surprising that Whistler Blackcomb consistently finishes at the top of everyone's list. The terrain is vast, the snow is deep and the party scene is one of the best in the northern hemisphere. In fact, just thinking about it right now makes me want to go there!" says Tom Winter, editor Freeskier Magazine. SKI Magazine - October 2005 Ranked the top Western Canadian resort, and 3rd overall in SKI Magazine's "top 50 Resorts." Whistler Blackcomb is proud to have been rated in the top three 11 times in the 17 year history of the annual survey and 16 out of 17 years in the top five. Here are some of the top ten rankings that Whistler Blackcomb achieved this year: Terrain/Variety - #1 Where to Ski and Snowboard 2005 "Best new North American Development 2005 Whistler. For 2004/05, Whistler extended its terrain by 1100 acres, which includes 700 acres of formerly out-of-bounds terrain in Flute Bowl and four new 1500m/4,920ft vertical runs from Whistler Peak to Creekside." Transworld SNOWboarding September 2005 Whistler Blackcomb took top honors as the best snowboarding town for its true village atmosphere, long snow season and unparalleled riding. Transworld SNOWboarding - 2005 Annual Resort Guide In Transworld Snowboarding's Annual Resort Guide, Whistler Blackcomb was the only Canadian resort ranked in the top ten and earned the No. 3 overall spot with No. 3 for parks and No. 4 for pipe. TransWorld SNOWboarding's 2005 Resort Guide rankings are determined from responses to a reader survey distributed in the magazine last spring. Resorts are ranked in 22 categories with terrain park and halfpipe scores making up two thirds of the total. Men's Journal - November 2005 Men's Journal proclaims Whistler, BC as the Coolest Mountain Town in North America. In the accompanying story, author Rob Story recounts his adventures in skiing, dining and nightlife in a "village that is known the world over as the ultimate skier's idyll." Travel + Leisure - October 2005 Top Family Friendly Resorts in the Continental US and Canada: #2 - Four Seasons Resort Whistler (#1 - Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort, #3 - Disney's Grand Californian Hotel) Travel + Leisure - August 2005 2005 World's Best Hotels - #40 Four Seasons Resort Whistler, #70 Fairmont Chateau Whistler Successful Meetings - August 2005 2005 Hotel Winners for Mexico & Canada - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the Westin Resort & Spa were both listed 2005 Conference Centre Winners - TELUS Whistler Conference Centre was listed Score Golf - August/September 2005 Best Golf Resort in B.C. and the Best Scenery in B.C. - Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club The Georgia Straight - September 22-29, 2005 Best place to Drive for a Short Getaway: #1 - Whistler (#2 - Harrison Hot Springs, #3 - Squamish) Best Romantic Getaway: #2 - Whistler (#1 - Tofino/Long Beach, #3 - Harrison Hot Springs) Best City/Town after Vancouver: #2 - Whistler and Montreal tied (#1 - Victoria, #3 - Kelowna) Best Getaway Hotel: #2 - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler tied with the Opus Hotel (#1 - Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, #3 - Sylvia Hotel) Travel + Leisure Golf - October 2005 Best of the Best Best Golf Resort/Canada: #2 - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler (# 1 - Fairmont Banff Springs, #3 - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge) Best Resort For Buddy Trips/Canada: #2 - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler (#1 - Fairmont Banff Springs, #3 - Deerhurst Resort) Best Resort for Family Trips/Canada: #2 - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler (#1 - Fairmont Banff Springs, #3 - Deerhurst Resort) Best Resort Course/Canada: #2 - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler (#1 - Fairmont Banff Springs, #3 - Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello Golf Club) Most Underrated Course/Canada: #1 - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler (#2 - Greywolf Golf Course, #3 - Algonquin Golf Course) Best Restaurant/Canada: #1 - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler (#2 - Fairmont Banff Springs, #3 - Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello Golf Club) Best Spa/Gym/Canada: #1 - The Fairmont Chateau Whistler (#2 - Fairmont Banff Springs, #3 - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge) |
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SKIING Magazine, October 2004 Besides ranking #1 overall for the eighth year running in Skiing Magazine, Whistler Blackcomb was also awarded the highest accolades for Vertical and Aprθs, and #6 for Snow. SKI Magazine, October 2004 In SKI Magazine's 17th annual "Reader Resort Survey" (October 2004) Whistler Blackcomb ranked #1 for terrain and earned the title of "Best Singles Adventure" for the variety of nightlife, terrain, and off-hill activities. Overall Whistler Blackcomb placed fifth among resorts in North America. Transworld Snowboarding Magazine, October 2004 4th Annual Resort Poll that appears in the TransWorld SNOWboarding Resort Guide. Freeskier Magazine, October 2004 Whistler Blackcomb ranked #1 as the best place to live and ski in their Resort Guide 2005 FREEZE Magazine Ranked an A+ in the 2005 FREEZE Terrain Park Guide and included as one of 16 parks worth planning a winter around. Conde Nast Traveler, December 2004 50 Top Ski resorts in North America: The Fairmont Chateau Whistler came in at #6, The Westin Resort & Spa came in at #7, The Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside came in at #15, The Whistler Village Resort came in at #21 Note: Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah came in at #1 Outside Traveler, December 2004 Top North American Ski Resorts Whistler Blackcomb was listed among 20 top resorts Luxury Travel & Style, December 2004 The Gold List: Best Overseas Ski Resort Whistler/Blackcomb was rated #1 out of 25 Note: Vail, Colorado was #2 & Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado was #3 The Gold List Awards are voted by American Express Gold Cardmembers and Luxury Travel Magazine readers and subscribers Snow Awards 2004 - 4th Annual Resort Poll Best North American Winter Resort Whistler Blackcomb #1 with 39 per cent of the votes Best Worldwide Winter Resort Whistler Blackcomb #1 with 30 per cent of the votes Best Winter Mountain Restaurant Roundhouse, Whistler Blackcomb 17 per cent of the votes Independent awards that will reward and promote the £1 Billion UK Snowsports Industry. Public votes & nominations have been taken to show who is the best snowsport related companies in 2004. Daily Mail Ski and Snowboard Best New North American Resort Development: Whistler, Canada Three runs named in the Best 84 Runs in the World "round-up" Steep'n'Deep Best Hardcore Off Piste Couloir Extreme on Whistler Mountain Fast and Furious best runs for warp-speed riding Dave Murray Downhill on Whistler Mountain Long Distance Traveler World's Longest On-Piste Runs Peak to Creek Whistler Mountain Fine Living TV Network, November, 2004 10 Perfect Winter Wonderlands Whistler/Blackcomb was listed among 9 other resorts. Note: Other resorts included in rating were: Squaw Valley/California, Telluride/Colorado, Park City/Utah, Gore Mountain/New York, Killington/Vermont, Jackson Hole/Wyoming, Big Sky/Montana, Vail/Colorado, Sun Valley/Idaho Plenty Magazine, November, 2004 Top 10 North American Eco-Friendly ski resorts Whistler Blackcomb, BC was listed among nine other spas. Meetings & Conventions Magazine, November 2004 Gold Key International Winners Readers selected 25 international properties they considered worthy of the meeting and industry's highest honour. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler was included among these 25 properties listed. Note: The 8-time winner was - JW Marriott in Hong Kong |
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SKIING Magazine #1 Overall Transworld Snowboarding #1 Overall SKI Magazine #2 Overall Freeze Magazine "Total Package" Category Winner Freeskier Magazine #1 Steeps Daily Telegraph (UK) Best Ski Resort- Readers Poll Sydney Morning Herald (Aus) Best All Round Ski Resort |
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SKIING Magazine - #1 Transworld Snowboarding - #1 Freeskier Magazine - #1 SKI Magazine - #1Dream Vacation Sports Illustrated Women - #1 Best of Snow (Skiing) |
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