kokodoko 67 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Shut up or i will go to Niigata! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Zehi... dozo! Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Well, I read today that the Prime Minister of Japan personally visits Niseko every year (Book Now! Buy Apartment Now!). I am assuming that that is Mr Abe, of Abenomics fame? If so, then Niseko must be the best resort in Japan. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Well, if that's the case , I'm there. Having said that, as there has been about 259 Prime Ministers of Japan in the last decade or so, there's a good chance this is wrong if just slightly out of date. Which would be disappointing. It would be Abetastic if he went to Niseko. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 " Niseko has once again proved itself as the best powder playground Mother Nature has to offer. The Niseko Ski resort recently clinched the accolade as Japan's number one resort in the inaugural World Ski Awards held recently at Kitzbuhel, Austria (17 Nov.). Niseko was a finalist in the blue ribbon category for best ski resort and the judges voted it above its many Japanese counterparts. The Vale and the Hilton Hotel also won awards for Best Ski Chalet and Best Ski Resort Hotel respectively" This was written on a email I just received from a ski company. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 The World Ski Awards also: - had 'Hokkaido' nominated in the Best Ski Resort section - used the SnowJapan logo for Mt Naeba (taken down presumably at SJs request) - other ridiculous things. - are a laughable joke. But hey I suppose it's bragging rights when people don't know it's a farce. PLEASE NOTE: All vitriol in this post is directed at World Ski Awards, not Niseko. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 And I saw this as well for those that like their fine dining. Nihon Harmony Resorts KK will open Asperges Hanazono, a Biei based French restaurant lead by Hiroshi Nakamichi that has been awarded one Michelin star, during the winter season from 2013 into 2014 at Niseko HANAZONO Resort. Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I think it probably does more harm than good to be bragging about dubious awards such as the World Ski Awards. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It doesn't do more harm than good. Those who might know the awards are crap aren't the target market. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Very unfortunately, it probably does lots of good. Mass market people will look and say ohh isn't that impressive. Even though it's effectively paid for and/or totally meaningless. (What did SJ-David say about it the other day, some people have no integrity). Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 The person who sent out the press release probably didn't even know that the awards are a joke. I know many of the marketing guys in Niseko and a fair portion of them had barely even skied prior to working in Niseko. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 BTW I was referring to the 'Awards', not the person in Niseko sending out a mail. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 'Hokkaido' nominated as a ski resort? Surely no! Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Absolutely. And don't call me Shirley! Link to post Share on other sites
HoTRoD 2 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Next year, I'm going to submit Honshu in the Best Ski Resort category and the 70's Naeba Prince Hotel Annex as best boutique hotel. Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Better idea.... let's get Mt Granview voted as Best Ski Resort! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I believed it so surely others would as well like GN says they aren't targeting us they are targeting the lemmings Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Fab idea! We could perhaps get this place voted as Best Ski Hotel too Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I believed it so surely others would as well like GN says they aren't targeting us they are targeting the lemmings And you can't blame them for using it. I doubt any ski resort in the world would choose not to promote any awards they may receive regardless of their dubious quality. Lemmings or no, the vast bulk of people I assisted in organising holidays over the years in Niseko told me they had one of the best ski holidays of their lives. That's not marketing BS, that's just the truth. And it often included people who'd skied all over the world previously. For all it's faults Niseko is still pretty damned awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Do remember though, good folks.... You aren't allowed to say anything in the least bit negative - otherwise you'll get caught out for being hateful and vitriolic. And amaze people with the extremity of your naughty comments. But, you are allowed to go over the top in the other direction. That's encouraged. I wonder why. Go figure. As for those Awards, they're a joke but yeah of course you can't blame a business for using it - but I don't think anyone suggested otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I believed it so surely others would as well like GN says they aren't targeting us they are targeting the lemmings And you can't blame them for using it. I doubt any ski resort in the world would choose not to promote any awards they may receive regardless of their dubious quality. Lemmings or no, the vast bulk of people I assisted in organising holidays over the years in Niseko told me they had one of the best ski holidays of their lives. That's not marketing BS, that's just the truth. And it often included people who'd skied all over the world previously. For all it's faults Niseko is still pretty damned awesome. Best snow I ever had was in Niseko new years day 2010 Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 'Hokkaido' nominated as a ski resort? Surely no! No it wasn't, but Hakuba, Appi, Naeba, Myoko were. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Niseko. Best damn ski holiday I've ever had. Overall. Not just the snow. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 'Hokkaido' nominated as a ski resort? Surely no! No it wasn't, but Hakuba, Appi, Naeba, Myoko were. Incorrect. It was. I saw it. it was later deleted. Link to post Share on other sites
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