Since 1934 Inghams has grown into one of the UK's leading specialist tour operators. We also belong to one of the premier travel groups in Europe. Our successful Swiss parent company, Hotelplan, is a distinguished brand on the continent and has it's own offices in several European countries. Hotelplan in turn is part of the Migros organisation, the largest grocery wholesaler and retailer in Switzerland.

So how did Inghams start?

Walter Ingham, born in the UK moved to Vienna in the 1920s.  As a boy the Austrian mountains were his playground and he developed a passion for skiing, ski mountaineering and walking. He returned briefly to the UK as a junior salesman for Remington Typewriters but the appeal of the mountains lured him back.

In 1934, Walter advertised a private ski party in a British national newspaper, asking participants to join him on a Christmas adventure. The trip was a success and five more followed that season. The business grew fast with skiing and ski mountaineering in the winter and walking in the summer where overseas reps were recruited from previous customers.

In 1962 Walter decided to hang up his skis. After all, he had built up a reputable company over 28 years carrying 14,000 skiers a year with an enormous volume of repeat clients. It had all started from Walter Ingham's love of skiing and the mountains and his huge success meant that he no longer spent enough time in the mountains.  He sold to Hotelplan, a Swiss company, and enjoyed the remainder of his days living on the island of Elba.

Walter's legacy lives on and Inghams continues to go from strength to strength. In this new era the company has gone through it's most substantial developments, taking Inghams to enviable market positions for Ski and Lakes and Mountains holidays as well as developing a substantial accommodation only offering though our specialist Just France and Inghams Villas programmes. Innovation and dedication strengthened our position in our main markets with offices in Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Andorra and Canada. Bladon Lines was purchased in 1995 boosting the ski programme with the addition of quality chalets and club hotels in top ski resorts. And more recently, in 2008, Inghams purchased the award-winning specialist walking holiday tour operator, Inntravel who are the UK's leading provider of self-guided walking and cycling holidays throughout the unspoiled corners of Europe and beyond.

All of these businesses have benefited from the financial strength and central infrastructure of Inghams. Product knowledge and strong, long lasting relationships are the key to our success and Inghams' discerning clients appreciate the advantages of booking their holiday with a reputable specialist tour operator. Inghams provides a wide choice of products, accommodation and services, all of which have been carefully selected and vetted by our experienced staff. Inghams provide a guarantee of quality and a holiday experience second to none.

Responsible tourism

As a leading specialist tour operator, Inghams have taken positive steps to make the business more sustainable. This includes improving the operation in relation to the environment and society, as well as developing greener procedures within the head office.

To help the hoteliers develop sustainable business practices, Inghams have joined the Travelife Sustainability System. All the hotel partners will be invited for assessment and the top performers will be awarded with a Travelife accreditation of Bronze, Silver or Gold. While encouraging suppliers to be more environmentally responsible, this scheme will help you make more informed choices about where to go on holiday.

THE INGHAMS PORTFOLIO:

Ski and Snowboarding Holidays

Inghams, the leading independent ski tour operator, features 97 ski resorts across 13 of the best ski countries in Europe and North America. The programme provides an enviable mix of quality accommodation and resorts ranging from the best-loved destinations to the most exclusive hideaways. There are exciting ideas for everyone including skiers, boarders, families and friends travelling together.

Ski and Snowboarding Holidays - Ireland

A special edition of the Inghams Ski brochure is dedicated to skiers from Ireland offering direct flights from Dublin and Cork.

Lakes & Mountains Holidays

As market leaders Inghams have put together a comprehensive selection of Lakes & Mountains holidays in Europe and North America, including stunning lakeside and mountain destinations, multi-centre options, tours, cruises, walking holidays, cycling holidays & city breaks.

Just France Holidays

With over 25 years of experience, Just France is one of the most established specialist French operators offering a superb selection of over 400 top quality villas, cottages, farmhouses and chateaux throughout France.

Villas Holidays

A collection of over 400 hand-picked villas and cottages in over 200 stunning locations across Europe including Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Croatia as well as a recently added programme in the USA.

Spa Holidays

A long spa tradition and a rich cultural heritage make European mountain resorts an ideal destination to re-energise and detox in style. Inghams have selected the best European spas, focusing on wellbeing and offering some of the most inspiring treatment room views in the world.

Family Holidays

Holidays to Lakes and Mountains destinations make an ideal choice for the active family.  Often hidden secrets to the family market, we offer an excellent range of European resorts which provide the very best facilities and attractions for families who enjoy exploring and spending time together.

Flights Only Options

Inghams works with a number of airlines for its package holidays but can also provide flight-only options to all destinations.

Inntravel

Inntravel is our award-winning sister company who are the UK's leading provider of self-guided walking and cycling holidays throughout the unspoiled corners of Europe and beyond.  These are not group holidays, instead guests follow scenic trails on foot - or quiet lanes on two wheels - at their own pace.  Meticulously researched itineraries and detailed route notes act as your guide while your luggage is transported from hotel to hotel for you.   Call Inntravel on 01653 617743 or visit  www.inntravel.co.uk

Inghams are Hotelplan Limited, trading as Inghams, Just France and Inghams Villas and are delighted to welcome Inghams' customers as well as new browsers to the website.

Registered in England and Wales as Hotelplan Limited. No 350786.   Registered office address: 10-18 Putney Hill, London SW15 6AX.