‘Everything’s Possible’ with Powder Byrne
Rory Byrne founded Powder Byrne in 1985 because he wanted to provide something better for clients looking for luxury holiday solutions with dedicated personal service. What started in Switzerland has developed into a global business focused on providing the highest quality, flexibility and service for a wide range of clients: from individuals to families, to groups and corporates.
Powder Byrne specialises in luxury skiing across hand-picked resorts in the Swiss Alps, the Italian Dolomites and Japan with exclusive ski programmes and resort services tailored to each member of the family or group.
The company has come a long way since it was founded in Grindelwald in 1985 but has never lost sight of its founding ethos and genuine commitment to the best personal service. Whether skiing in the mountains, relaxing in one of the summer resorts, or setting out on a new adventure in Japan – Powder Byrne’s infectious ‘Everything’s’ Possible’ attitude is at the heart of every interaction.
Powder Byrne has a ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude when it comes to delivering exclusive services and creating unique experiences for their clients. As Ben Woodbridge, Powder Byrne’s Head of Delivery explains:
Our professional teams treat you the way we would expect to be treated, always putting your needs at the center of our planning. Our bespoke approach to luxury allows us to make sure everything is tailored to each client’s precise needs.
These days, many companies promise exceptional service, but few are prepared or capable of committing to what it takes to really deliver that promise. Powder Byrne’s service relies on building close rapport and trust before you travel. The expert Client Concierge team will invest time understanding your objectives and the needs of each travelling. When you arrive in your chosen resort, everything is ready and waiting for you, as the Powder Byrne in-resort team has been briefed and prepared all your arrangements. This means you can trust the delivery of a seamless experience time and again.
Powder Byrne’s award-winning children’s programmes offer a range of expertly designed, fun and engaging experiences for the whole family to enjoy in the summer and winter. These programmes range from 4-month-old childcare, through to gap year courses and extend to adult offerings. Powder Byrne steps up the level of training for their teams by providing expert childcare training partnered with Worldwide Kids, the world’s leading provider of family and childcare services to the luxury hospitality sector.
One of the longest running and famed children’s ski programmes, is the Powder Byrne Yeti club. Providing expert ski instruction in a safe and fun environment for children ages 4 to 9 years old, with a qualified ski instructor and dedicated Powder Byrne children’s staff member for every group – they boast the best child to staff ski group ratio in the mountains. Powder Byrne also offers a Yeti Primer programme for eager 3-year-olds, with a gentler morning introduction to the slopes and return for fun in the afternoon to one of their exclusive pb Crèche.
Looking back through the 40 years of Powder Byrne, it was right to place ‘Everything’s Possible’ and exceptionalism at the heart of what the company can achieve. Whether it was arranging a breakfast with celebrity chef Anton Mosimann on the top of the mountain, or famously evacuating all Powder Byrne families via helicopter from avalanches in Grindelwald in 1999, to simply ensuring each client holiday was consistently better than the last. This is still the standards the company sets itself today.
Rory Byrne
Powder Byrne has a range of unique offerings across the world, and not just in the winter season. With a dedicated Powder Byrne Japan team since 1989 designing tailor-made tours throughout the year, including the Kyushu Seven Star Train and unique Hokkaido ski tours with Powder Byrne guides. Powder Byrne also has exclusive access to its partnered private Finca and polo club in Sotogrande, in the south of Spain. Where groups and families can learn to ride, play polo or just enjoy the Andalusian outback.
The team were absolutely excellent, with a uniformly positive and friendly attitude – highly impressive. Others had told us what to expect and that their service was unrivalled, and they did not disappoint.
For more information on Powder Byrne and inspiration for luxury winter and summer experiences contact an expert travel consultant on 0208 246 5300, or visit www.powderbyrne.com.
