Snow Niseko: Nominated for “World Ski Awards” “Best New Ski Hotel in the World” Selected as one of the seven Oscars in the global ski tourism industry
We are pleased to announce that “Yuki Niseko” has been nominated for the 2023 World Ski Awards in the “World’s Best New Ski Hotel” category. Only seven hotels worldwide have been nominated for this prestigious global award. Snow Niseko is the only Asian hotel nominated.
Known as the Oscars of the global ski tourism industry, the World Ski Awards are the industry’s most prestigious awards. The individual categories, including ski resorts, hotels, cabins and tour operators, will be judged by ski tourism industry experts and voted on by the public, with the 2023 winners to be announced in November.
Snow Niseko: Birthplace of Eternal Memories
This is not the first time Niseko snow has been nominated for this prestigious award. In June this year, Travel + Leisure, one of the most influential travel magazines in the world, won the third place in the Japanese category of “Beach Inland Hotel” in the “Asia Pacific Luxury Awards 2023”.
In addition, in 2022, it won the highest award in the Asia-Pacific region in the apartment interior design category of the 16th “PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Awards”, and also won four awards in the regional category.
Michiko Tamoto, Manager of Niseko Snow Hotel, commented on the nominations: “We are honored and proud that our hotel has been nominated in the ‘World’s Best New Ski Hotel’ category. As the only hotel in Asia to be nominated in this category Hotel, we hope that Niseko Snow Hotel will enhance the global image of Niseko and the ski tourism industry in Japan as a whole.”
▼For media information on Niseko Ski Resort, please check the URL below.
https://setsuniseko.com/ja/media
▼ Please check the URL below for the image folder of Niseko Snow.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hHVzchJlpmcZy24JmbOu6K79TTRomYTp
▼ For an introduction to Niseko Ski Resort, please click the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DKRJa7oos7HF3F_GZNpV_Teq5eOcGmo8/view
The World Ski Awards voting period is from June 23, 2023 to October 13, 2023.
Please check the URL below for Snow Niseko’s nomination page and general voting. (English only)
https://worldskiawards.com/vote/setsu-niseko-japan-2023
■ About Niseko Snow
Snow Niseko is a 190-room hotel condominium located at the foot of Niseko Annupuri, overlooking majestic Mt. Yotei. From 40-square-meter studios to luxurious five-bedroom penthouses, the hotel offers rooms for your holiday in comfort, blending understated Japanese beauty with modern luxury. With six dining options and one of the largest wellness centers in the region, it’s a destination where you can enjoy special experiences in all four seasons.
Signature dining offers a haute cuisine experience, featuring Michelin-starred chefs. Michelin star chef Daisuke Sato from Hokkaido cooperates with BARISTART COFFEE, a home-roasted coffee company in Hokkaido, to provide French-Italian cuisine using carefully selected ingredients from Hokkaido. The blessing of the sea; the new sister shop of the Michelin-starred “Tempura Araki” in Sapporo; “AFURI” that offers high-quality ramen from all over the world; “Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House” will be added in Winter 2023-2024 to welcome customers.
Snow Niseko has all the essentials for an old-school après-ski experience. In addition to delicious food, the 750-square-meter wellness center also has large public baths and open-air baths, where you can enjoy mineral-rich hot springs, providing the perfect environment for relaxing tired muscles after skiing. Sauna, private hot spring, hot spring lounge, gym, yoga studio “Studio En”, oriental medicine therapy “Rokka Spa” in collaboration with Lapidem Tokyo, Snow Niseko’s wellness center draws inspiration from nature. We blend traditional therapies with modern wellness to provide a place of care that rejuvenates your mind, body and soul.
Each suite at Snow Niseko has been carefully designed to enjoy stunning views of Mount Yotei and Niseko Annupuri Ski Resort. Mount Yotei is also known as Ezo Fuji, and its majesty is comparable to Mount Fuji. Inspired by family vacations, each room features a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, ample wood, a window day sleeper with mountain views, and a living room in an inviting retreat. Tatami mats seamlessly expand the space, shoji screens and carefully selected artwork are crafted in traditional Japanese design. Children’s playroom, business center, ski transfer service, courtyard, indoor parking lot, ski rental shop “Rhythm Japan”, ski concierge service, high-security ski lockers, the environment is fully equipped and the service is comfortable.
■ About Niseko
Niseko is also known as “Powder Snow Paradise”, the snowfall here is the largest among all major resorts in the world, with an average snow accumulation of 14 to 15 meters per season, and there is a long ski season from December to early May . Niseko is famous as a tourist destination in winter, but it is also becoming more popular in summer. With the development of international luxury hotels represented by Niseko and the increase of outdoor activities, Niseko is rapidly developing into a year-round popular resort that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults.
■ About SC Global Development
SC Global Developments is a leader in high-end residential development, featuring rare and exceptional designs with an emphasis on craftsmanship, refined style and the definition of contemporary premium lifestyle. Adhering to the philosophy of providing “Ultimate Living” in all its projects, SC Global Group has introduced original living concepts, service standards and architectural treatments into many of the facilities it designs. Completed projects include iconic architectural landmark Sculptura Ardmore, Seven Palms, Singapore’s only waterfront development, Sentosa Cove, Hilltops on Paterson Hill, Hilltops, a botanical resort-themed residential complex overlooking Orchard Road, and stylish Warehouse Lofts Martin No. 38 concept.
In 2018, SC Global Group launched its new ‘Petit Collectibles’ collection for those looking for a second home in a prime location in the city. The first “Little Collection” Petit Jervois will be completed in January 2022. Cuscaden Reserve is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
The development of Snow Niseko is in line with SC Global Group’s strategy to diversify geographically and enter the growing Japanese tourism market by acquiring high-quality properties in popular tourist areas in the country. SC Global Developments also owns over 53% of AVJennings Limited (ASX-listed), Australia’s leading residential developer.
