Tour operator Christian Tour is launching a new program – Ski Plus, with offers including the most beautiful ski resorts in 5 countries – Austria, Italy, France, Bulgaria, and Romania.
“The packages include transport, accommodation for all budgets (carefully selected luxury hotels, apartments, or chalets), plus discounts on ski pass purchases and other important benefits provided by local partners, whom we have chosen with the utmost care,” stated Marius Pandel, CEO of Christian Tour.
Excluding the price of a ski pass, which can vary between 30 and 65 EUR/day, a Romanian tourist spends an average of 300 EUR for a week of skiing.
Most Romanian tourists choose to travel with family or friends, preferring for this reason apartments and multi-room chalets with self-catering facilities.
Since more than 50% of requests for Christian Tour’s ski packages come from families with children, the most requested periods align with school holidays: January – February, but also March. Bulgaria and Austria lead the preferences by a wide margin, followed by Italy.
Regarding transport, they prefer to travel by car to Austria and Bulgaria, and by plane to France and Italy.
Since 2013, Christian Tour has organized direct charter bus routes to Bansko, Bulgaria, and starting this year, the “Snow Bus” will also depart weekly for Austria, picking up tourists from all over Romania, specifically Bucharest-Brasov-Sibiu-Deva-Arad-Kaprun/Zell am See/Kitzbuhel.
Furthermore, a weekly bus service will be available to the mountain resorts in the Prahova Valley and Poiana Brasov.
The most sought-after destinations in Romania are Poiana Brasov, Predeal, Azuga, Straja, and Vatra Dornei, the choice being influenced by the distance from the tourists’ place of residence.
All those who purchase Ski Plus packages in October will receive free extra cancellation and medical insurance, which includes coverage for winter sports (skiing, snowboarding, sledding). Also in October, for early booking reservations, tourists enjoy a discount of up to 25%, depending on each hotel’s offer.
Source: Daily Business
Frequently Asked Questions
What countries are included in the Ski Plus program?
The program includes ski resorts in Austria, Italy, France, Bulgaria, and Romania.
What benefits are included in the October early booking offer?
Purchases in October include free medical and cancellation insurance (covering winter sports) and discounts up to 25%.
How can tourists travel to the ski resorts?
Options include personal car, plane, or dedicated charter buses (“Snow Bus”) to Bulgaria, Austria, and Romanian resorts.