Whistler Blackcomb awarded top scores

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB RECEIVES TOP SCORES FROM ANNUAL RESORT RANKINGS

Photo by: Jussi Grznar | Whistler, BC, Canada

Accolades Credited To Whistler Blackcomb’s Incredible Terrain And Dedicated Staff

WHISTLER, BC November 7, 2013 – The annual resort rankings are in and Whistler Blackcomb is proud to be the recipient of four “best overall” awards and 12 “category wins”. These consistent results continue to position Whistler Blackcomb as one of the leading ski resorts in the world and a must-visit destination on every traveller’s bucket list.

“Our success is credited to our prime geographical location which results in great snow and an incredible variety of terrain, but what really makes the difference is our people,” says Stuart Rempel, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Whistler Blackcomb.  “Our staff strives every day to provide the best and most memorable experiences to all of our guests and these awards are proof of that effort. We constantly aim to improve our physical assets as we respect our natural environment. The addition of the Crystal Ridge Express and the Harmony 6 Express chairs this winter will heighten the guest experience by moving people around the mountain more efficiently to their favorite zones.  We’re confident these expansions, along with our focus on guest service, will allow us to remain at the top.”

Whistler Blackcomb Awards and Rankings 2013.2014

No.1 Overall

-       Freeskier Magazine

-       SBC Resort Guide

-       Best Overall Northwest Region, Onthesnow.com

-       2013 Ski Club of Great Britain: Highest Net Promoter Score in the world.

Accolades

-       #1 Landmark In Canada, Trip Advisor, Traveller’s Choice Awards

-       Best Gondola View in North America, Liftopia.com

-       One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Canada’s Top 100 Employers, CAN

-       Top 25 Ski Resorts in the World, Snowaddiction.org

-       Best Winter Destination, Georgia Straight, Best of Vancouver 2013

-       Best Weekend Getaway, Georgia Straight, Beat of Vancouver 2013

-       Best Terrain in the West, SBC Resort Guide

-       Best Parks in the West, SBC Resort Guide

-       Best Terrain in Northwest Region, Onthesnow.com

-       Top 5 Canadian Resorts, Huffington Post

-       Best Après, SKI Magazine

-       Best Ski Resorts for Powder, Telegraph UK

-       Best Nightlife, Freeskier Magazine

-       Best Nightlife in Northwest Region, Onthesnow.com

-       Best Nightlife Overall, Onthesnow.com

-       Best Nightlife, TransWorld SNOWboarding

-       No.2 Lodging , SKI Magazine

-       No.2 Terrain Variety, SKI Magazine

-       No.2 Off-Hill Activities, SKI Magazine

-       No.2 Best on a Powder Day, Freeskier Magazine

-       No.2 Best Apres. Freeskier Magazine

-       No.2 Best Steeps, Freeskier Magazine

-       No.3 Top Resorts, TransWorld SNOWboarding

-       No.4 Dining, SKI Magazine

-       No.4 Digital Presence, SKI Magazine

-       No.5 Best Parks, TransWorld SNOWboarding

-       No.5 Lifts, SKI Magazine

-       No.5 Top Lifts to Lap – Peak Express, Freeskier Magazine

Whistler Blackcomb is scheduled to officially open for the winter season on Thursday, November 28.

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