Browsing entries tagged with Slovenia
11 Nov 2014
Violinist Vanessa Mae and has been banned from competitive skiing for four years, along with five officials from Slovenia and Italy, in a race-fixing scandal that is making headlines around the world.…
14 Jul 2014
Four Slovenian ski federation officials have been suspended for allegedly rigging the points given to violinist Vanessa Mae to allow her to compete in the Winter Olympics. Vanessa competed for Thailand…
3 May 2013
BANFF in Canada has been voted best overall ski resort by Crystal Ski customers. The resort topped the poll for its convenience, “jaw-dropping” views, unlimited skiing for any ability and “incredible…
30 Jan 2010
The men’s World Cup racing series has been taking place in Kranjska Gora this weekend, with double action from the 49th Vitranc World Cup and the Adelboden giant slalom race – rescheduled to Slovenia…
29 Jan 2010
Ski area investments in Eastern Europe have been increasing, and the most westernized of areas – Slovenia – has several new developments to offer this winter. Part of the attraction of the country…
20 Dec 2009
What a relief! Low temperatures and heavy snowfalls have arrived across many parts of Eastern Europe this weekend. It is welcome news for the resorts, many of which have just opened for the season –…
7 Dec 2009
Skiers visiting Slovenia this winter can choose to stay in a new quality, eco-friendly hotel, the Bohinj Park. The Bohinj Park resort opened its doors to guests in June 2009, and has been awarded five-star…
29 Oct 2009
Eastern Europe is about to meet the west, with the opening of a cable car and piste to link Bovec in Slovenia and Sella Nevea in Italy – two small ski areas in the Julian Alps. The modern cable car will…
2 Jan 2007
British tour operator First Choice has launched weekly flights between Ljubljana and London Gatwick for the 2006/07 winter season.The company is offering the new service with a view to promoting Kranjska…
3 May 2006
Slovenian ski resorts have received record visitor numbers this winter. The Slovenian Association of Ski Lift Operators has released preliminary figures showing a nine percent rise in visitor numbers for…
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