Two resorts in France have stood out for sales this winter, says Iglu Ski. Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes in France star in Iglu’s latest sales figures, when compared to 8 other French resorts classed by Iglu as affordable.
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Iglu wins top ski/snowsports agency award
Simon McIntyre, MD, collects the TTG Top Ski Agency Trophy
In a glittering ceremony in Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, last month Iglu, the UK’s largest ski travel agency, offering over 300 ski resorts across 18 countries and three continents, won the 2026 Travel Trade Gazette Top Ski/Snowsports Agency award.
Booking tips for February 2027 Half-Term Ski Trips
With the impact of snowsports TV coverage from Italy, the amazing snow conditions enjoyed this half term and some incredible deals for February 2027, demand for skiing on peak dates next year is high.
Flight Centre Travel Group acquires Iglu
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has acquired Iglu, the leading online travel agency, comprising three brands, Iglu Cruise, Planet Cruise and Iglu Ski.
David Gooch, Iglu CEO, will continue to lead the business, which will form part of Flight Centre’s global leisure division under James Kavanagh. The business will operate from its Wimbledon and Portsmouth offices as it does now.
Black Friday Ski Deals
Planning your next ski trip? We round up some deals available this season.
Iglu Ski Black Friday Deals
Leading ski agency Iglu has launched a swathe of offers, on sale now in a Black Friday sale which continues for a fortnight. The pick of the bunch is here:
Travel agent partners with Paralympian to raise money for DSUK
Leading ski travel agent Iglu Ski has partnered with multi-medal winning Paralympian Jeanette Chippington to raise money for Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK).
One of Britain’s longest serving Paralympians, Jeanette Chippington is one of the world’s most successful paddlers ever, with over 30 medals to her name since making her paracanoe debut at the 2011 World Championships.
‘The Great Lift Pass Giveaway’ launched
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Yesterday Iglu Ski, the UK’s largest ski travel agent, launched ‘The Great Lift Pass Giveaway’ – when skiers or boarders buy one lift pass for up to £450, the second lift pass is free. In total that means there’s a potential of 1 million lift passes to give away.
Top Tips for Family Ski Holidays
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With an uplift in family bookings for prime dates like Christmas, New Year, February Half Term and Easter, Iglu, the UK’s largest ski travel agent, is excited to share 11 expert tips designed to help families plan their ultimate ski getaway for 2026.
London Marathon success raises funds for DSUK
Two members of the Iglu Team who took part in this year’s TCS London Marathon have raised over £2,250 for the company’s long-term charity partner Disability Snowsport UK. Reflecting on the day, Joe Bowler, Iglu Ski’s Senior Marketing Executive said: “It was an extremely hot day, and it was so busy on parts of the route, however, I was determined to do my best.
Duo To Run London Marathon for Disability Snowsport UK
Iglu.com is proud of two members of staff – Joe Bowler and Francesco Fuca – who are preparing to run the TCS London Marathon on 27 April in aid of Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK).
DSUK is the UK’s leading adaptive snowsport charity and helps disabled children and adults to be more active, make friends and have fun by taking part in snowsport.
DSUK launches Gift of Adventure Campaign
PHOTO: Disability Snowsport UK in Arinsal © Cameron Ross Hall – Holmlands
Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK) have launched a new fundraising campaign calling on the UK snowsport and travel industries to help raise £150,000 in 2025, supporting grassroots adaptive Snowsports in the UK.
DSUK: Making snowsports accessible for everyone
Skier & Snowboarder’s Jo Lewis spent an afternoon learning about Disability Snowsport UK’s mission to ensure everybody has the opportunity to take part.
Having spent a morning enjoying my first ever ski lesson at The Snow Centre, the real snow ski and snowboard facility in Hemel Hempstead, Louise Newton from Iglu Ski had also organised for me to meet up with Peter Thorpe, an adaptive ski instructor at Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK), to find out about their work and what they do at the centre.
Hitting the slopes for the first time
Skier and Snowboarder’s Jo Lewis made a visit to The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead for her first ever ski lesson.
What better way to start the working week on a dreary Monday in winter than by hitting the slopes?
Six resorts great for an Easter Ski holiday
An Easter ski holiday is a wonderful way to enjoy the mountains, with warm, sunny weather making the skiing irresistible and the lunch times long and lazy. Easter in 2025 falls on 20 April, meaning the likelihood of ideal weather is even higher.
Partnership brings new opportunities to skiers
Iglu Ski has agreed a partnership with retailer Decathlon to bring new products and services to skiers.
A particular highlight is the opportunity for skiers to trade in old gear, and the old gear will receive a ‘Second Life’ when it is resold by Decathlon. It’s a really straightforward way to ensure skis don’t end up in landfill.
Jasper deals to book now
A wildfire tore through a portion of the park and town of Jasper, Canada in July 2024.
As the town and nearby ski resort is in the early days of the winter ski season, Iglu Ski is calling on skiers to visit to support the 4,600 locals, who are rebuilding their livelihoods in the area.
Travel agency reveal their top 6 Italian resorts for this spring
Independent travel agent Iglu Ski say that skiing in Italy in April is all about making the most of increasingly frequent bluebird days and quieter pistes. The best way to do that is to book a trip to one of the snow-sure, higher altitude resorts, which offer a great variety of runs for skiers of all abilities, as well as glorious glaciers, fresh powder, plenty of sunshine, and, of course, Italian food.
Travel agency’s fundraising for DSUK increases almost tenfold
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In the second year of fundraising for Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK), a charity whose mission is to open snowsports to all, Iglu skiers and boarders have donated almost ten times the sum raised in the previous, inaugural year of the partnership.
6 Best Holidays for Single Skiers from Iglu Ski
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Each winter Iglu Ski makes arrangements for skiers in search of single rooms. Often it’s a couple of friends or a small group travelling together, who prefer their own rooms.
Sometimes it’s an odd number of people in need of a single room to add to a double. Some skiers go solo, and head for resorts where they know there’s a party in town, such as Bansko, St. Anton, Ischgl or Val Thorens.
Five Tips to Bag a Half Term Ski Trip Now
February half term for most children is about a month away. You may think it’s far too late to book a ski trip, but ski expert Iglu Ski can still find snow-loving families the right holiday. Their top 5 tips to grab a top family ski trip for half term now are: