Meet Olympians and locals from around the globe to learn about the hottest new ski destinations.

If you’re looking for insider knowledge on the finest array of the world’s ski resorts, Travelplan ski holidays is inviting you to attend the International Ski Travel Expo for free.

Celebrating 20 years, Australia’s most inimitable ski expo will be held in Melbourne on 31 May, Brisbane on 2 June and Sydney on 3 June.

What better way to plan a ski trip than to speak to a real local? Whether you want a holiday for the kids, a luxury penthouse for your apres ski parties or the world’s best powder, expert skiiers and boarders from around the world will be on hand to help you plan a trip tailor-made to your every wish.

Resort representatives from USA, Canada, France, Austria, and Japan will be here in Australia to give you the most informative Ski Expo in the country. One of the greatest drawcards is Sun Peaks representative, and former Olympian gold medalist Nancy Greene.

Find out more on the hottest destinations such as Japan’s Niseko and Furano - the next hot Japanese resort. This quaint Japanese town retains the charms of old Japan whilst offering skiiers the joys of powder.

Discover the best heliskiing adventures, night skiing, where to improve your skiing as well as how to get ski fit for the season. Locals may also tell you of a few celebrity spotting stories. Aspen is one of the most popular resorts with Australians but there are also a bevy of celebrities who frequent these powdered mountains. You could find yourself sharing a chairlift with screen legends such as Jack Nicholson, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones, Melanie Griffiths, Antonio Banderas, and Goldie Hawn.

Visiting from Canada is the ultimate in ski holidays, CMH Heli skiing. Also joining this elite experience are the best Canada has to offer including Whistler, Big White, Fernie, Kimberley, Lake Louise, Silver Star, Sun Peaks and Banff.

Colorado, the ski destination pioneered by Travelplan is becoming more and more affordable with our dollar at its highest ever. Each resort has it separate charms from celebrity packed Aspen through to Vail and Steamboat, there are some terrific deals on offer this year.

You can’t forget the country who coined the term ‘apres-ski’, France will be here with representatives from Courchevel, Meribel, Val D’Isere, Chamonix, and Megeve. Also hailing from Europe will be premier resorts from Austria.

South America, still relatively undiscovered has some of the most awesome mountains. For those who like adventure, come and have a one on one with experts from Argentina and Chile.

Also on offer is the opportunity to win a trip to Niskeo for the globe’s best powder holiday.

Melbourne, 31 May, 5 pm - 9 pm, Melbourne Exhibition Centre Southbank

Brisbane, 2 June, 10 am - 3 pm, Brisbane Exhibition Centre

Sydney, 3 June, 11 am - 4 pm, Australian Maritime Museum Darling Harbour