Rosewood expands into the luxury snow space

The Rosewood Hotel Group - which operates several of New Zealand's leading luxury resorts - has opened its first ski resort.

The group this month officially launched opened Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin in France. It has 51 rooms and suites in various configurations. 

The new alpine retreat marks Rosewood’s entry into a new travel sector, although it also operates the legendary Hôtel de Crillon in Paris among other luxury destinations.

The US-founded group, Hong Kong-owned, currently operates 38 hotels in 23 countries/regions and has 21 hotels slated for future development. It manages Kauri Cliffs, Matakauri Lodge and Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand.

This debut follows seven openings in 2025, including Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills.

Sonia Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group, said: “Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, our first ski resort, is a milestone that reflects our long‑term commitment to thoughtfully expanding our global portfolio and entry in new, experience-driven sectors.”

Situated in the village of Courchevel 1850, the resort also offers luxury accommodations, dining concepts, wellness experiences, and direct ski‑in/ski‑out access.

Anticipated openings over the next year include Rosewood AMAALA, an ultra‑luxury retreat on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, Rosewood Blue Palace and Rosewood Residence Crete, the first property in Greece.

Rosewood is a Hong Kong–based multi-national hotel management group. 

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts was founded in 1979 and is now incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. 

On the right track: London to the Alps

So you will be in London this northern winter, but fancy a few days skiing in the Alps?

Eurostar Group has announced details of the brand-new Eurostar Snow train service leaving from London to the Alps via Lille Europe.

With fares starting from £99, ski and snowboard enthusiasts can head to the pistes by making a connection in Lille before continuing their journey on a Eurostar continental train.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased via Eurostar.com.

The new service offers customers a sustainable alternative to flying - and now crowded airports - with more stops in the Alps than ever before. Eurostar Snow will take travellers to top ski resorts including Chambéry, Albertville, Moutiers and Aime-La Plagne, before arriving in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, its final destination.

Departing from London from December 16, Eurostar Snow will run for eight weekends throughout the ski season. Leaving on Saturday mornings, the train will arrive at the slopes in perfect time for après-ski.

Francois Le Doze, Chief Commercial Officer, Eurostar Group: “We're proud to offer our customers a sustainable travel option to the Alps by launching our first connecting service as Eurostar Group. 

"With a quick and easy connection, competitive pricing and five stops to choose from, passengers can enjoy a seamless experience with us from the city of London to the snow-capped mountains of France.”

Passengers benefit from a generous luggage allowance offering each traveller two suitcases, one piece of hand luggage and skis or snowboard at no extra cost.