Inghams Launch Ski Preview Brochure Winter 2016/17

Inghams has launched the new Ski Preview Brochure for Winter 2016/17. The brochure features 91 resorts across 10 countries with a choice of27 regional airports and expands on a tradition of excellent service both in the UK and overseas. Inghams have also reduced the cost of thousands of our holidays making skiing even more affordable.

Highlights of the ski preview brochure

• More benefits at Christmas and New Year (see below for details).
• Group and family offers including free child places at Christmas and New Year.
• More regional flights added- from Edinburgh to Turin, Glasgow to Geneva and from Gatwick and Manchester to Venice.
• A choice of 75 Chalets in total 450 properties.
• New menus including regional specialities in all chalets and Chalet Hotels in France, Austria and Italy.
• Chalet Hotel and Spa Le Savoie located in the centre of Val d'Isère, with exclusive Sunday transfers and exceptional service.
• More short ski breaks in Switzerland

Nothing quite says Christmas like the Alps with the festive cheer, mulled wine and a mountainous landscape, therefore Inghams is making the holiday season better by introducing Friday departures in December 2016 until Saturday 7th January 2017 to avoid travelling on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Enjoy 7 nights skiing at Christmas departing 23rd December 2016 returning 30th December or 8 nights skiing at New Year for the price of 7 departing Friday 30th December returning Saturday 7th January 2016.

Inghams is offering 8 nights chalet catering at the Chalet Hotel St. Christoph, Austria from £1275 per person departing 30th December 2016. Price includes return flights from London Gatwick to Innsbruck and resort transfers. For more information or to book visit www.inghams.co.uk or call 01483 791 114.

Inghams is offering 7 nights, chalet catering at the Chalet Hotel de Champoluc, Italy from £899 per person departing 23rd December 2016. Price includes return flights from London Gatwick to Turin and resort transfers. For more information or to book visit www.inghams.co.uk or call 01483 791 114.

Groups- Up to one in five go free in groups from 6 people upwards, free lift pass for group leaders for groups over 15 and many other benefits.

Family Friendly offers- Inghams want all ages to enjoy skiing and snowboarding and are therefore offering free child group places at Christmas and New Year, free child places (aged 2-11) in all family choice accommodation and kids ski free deals on many of our family holidays for the first time.

Greater flight flexibility- Inghams have added new flights from Edinburgh to Turin making Serre Chevalier and our Turin-based Italian resorts easier to access. We have also opened up France and Switzerland to our Scottish guests by adding a Glasgow Geneva route. And finally, flights from Gatwick and Manchester to Venice which means shorter transfers to Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Choice- Inghams have introduced specialist short breaks in Northern Norway. Choose from the Arctic Fjord Adventure or Polar Express Adventure with 3 nights from £799 (including exclusive direct flights, transfers, accommodation, excursion and meals).

Short breaks- Inghams has introduced more short breaks in Switzerland and it's all about the customer; depart any day, stay for any duration (from 3 nights) with free ski carriage on flights and train transfers from the airport. Price start from £549 per person including flights, return rail transfers and rail transfers.

Save on ski equipment- prices reduced by up to 5% on ski hire, lift passes and tuition including

• 2-for-1 ski/board hire in Austria, Switzerland, France and Italy on selected dates across ALL chalets.
• 2-for-1 lift passes in Jasper, Kimberley and Fernie
• Buy one get one half price on lift passes in Tignes and Val d'Isère on selected dates
• Half price lift passes in Banff and Lake Louise
• Lift pass, lunch voucher, skis and boots included at the Hotel Princesa Parc in Arinsal, Andorra
• Lift pass price guarantee- pre-booking price will be the same or lower than the price in resort, or we'll refund the difference.

Money saving offers

• Early booking offers of up to £340 off per couple
• Inghams Plus great value offers for our Partner Hotels including: FREE drinks with dinner, room upgrades, après-ski snacks, sleigh rides and tobogganing, breakfast in many Canadian hotels, FREE or Spa vouchers for use in the hotel, FREE child supervision/ children's clubs and FREE bar credits.
• Bloc Hotel- take the stress out of travelling by staying at the Bloc Hotel in London Gatwick South Terminal from £29 per person.

Paul Carter, Chief Operating Officer said: “We are delighted to be able to reduce the prices more or less across the board, making skiing even more affordable. And with our free places extended for Christmas and New Year, it's a perfect year to ski."

For more information visit www.inghams.co.uk or call 01483 791 114.

ENDS.