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Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO Named “World’s Best New Ski Hotel"

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO, part of Okura Nikko Hotels’ Nikko Style lifestyle-hotel brand, has been named the “World’s Best New Ski Hotel” at the World Ski Awards 2025, a prestigious global initiative recognising excellence in the ski tourism industry.

Its General Manager, Tomoyuki Yamanobe in a statement said it was a great honour for Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO to receive the World’s Best New Ski Hotel award.

“This recognition comes at a very special time as we approach our first anniversary, making it an exceptionally proud moment for our hotel. We believe that this result, determined by votes from both professionals in the ski industry and our valued guests, reflects the appreciation of our hotel as a place that people will wish to visit again,” he said.

The World Ski Awards are among the most prestigious international awards in the global ski tourism industry, with winners in each category determined by votes from ski professionals, skiers worldwide, and the general public, ensuring highly credible results.

Selected from a field of five newly opened hotels across Austria, France, Slovakia, Italy, and Japan, Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO emerged as the winner after six months of voting.

Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO continues to offer guests unforgettable stays amid Niseko’s world-renowned powder snow, combining luxury, comfort, and the natural beauty of the region throughout the seasons.

Opened in December 2024, it is the second hotel in Japan under the Nikko Style brand. Embodying the motto “Your Stay, Your Style”, the hotel delivers a range of experiences that delight all five senses, allowing guests to enjoy their visit with complete freedom and personal choice.

-- BERNAMA