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Fairmont & BMW Expand Luxury Car Partnership
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 23/01/2013 TORONTO January 23, 2013 - Luxury Brands Partner to Offer Chauffeured Car Service to Hotel Guests in North AmericaWoodcliff Lake, NJ, January 23, 2013...BMW of North America announced today the expansion of a partnership with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts that will offer complimentary local shuttle service in BMW vehicles at all Fairmont properties in the United States. The U.S. program will be an extension of a program that was initially launched in Canada and will feature the BMW 750i Sedan.
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Fairmont The Palm Debuts on the Palm Jumeirah
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 03/01/2013 TORONTO January 03, 2013 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts debuts a new addition to its growing portfolio in the Middle East – Fairmont The Palm. The property is owned by international residential and resort developer IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR).Read Full Story >
Swissotel Goa - A New Holiday Destination For Swissotel Hotels & Resorts in India
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 22/12/2012 Zurich, Dec 2012 – With the opening of a resort hotel in the popular Indian coastal state of Goa, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts will complement its global portfolio with an additional deluxe hotel. First guests are anticipated to be welcomed in the first quarter 2013.Read Full Story >
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Names Among the World's Best
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 14/12/2012 TORONTO December 14, 2012 - Seasoned Travelers Say Yes to Fairmont in Top Reader’s PollsGuests of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts can experience some of the world’s best places to stay after legendary publications Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazine named a number of the luxury operator’s properties among the best in the world based on the results of their annual readers’ polls.
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Fairmont Announces New Resort on the Indonesian Island of Bali
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 13/12/2012 - Fairmont Bali Slated to Open 2016 -Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced a new development on the southern coast of Bali, Indonesia scheduled to open in 2016. Perched on a ‘bukit’, or bluff, on the spectacular Balinese coastline with a spectacular and unobstructed view of the Indian Ocean, Fairmont Bali will offer guests 170 luxurious guest rooms and suites as well as branded residences. Denniston International, one of the industry’s leading hospitality design and planning firms, will oversee the project with their trademark approach of translating local culture into contemporary design.
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Swissotel Publishes First Public Sustainability Report
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 10/12/2012 Zurich, Dec 2012 – As part of its commitment to sustainable development, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is proud to release its first public sustainability report. This report has been produced to inform the global hotel group’s guests and stakeholders about the long-term strategy, goals, initiatives and performance relating to sustainability activities across the group.Read Full Story >
Raffles Praslin Recognized As Seychelles’ Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 26/11/2012 Raffles Praslin recently won the Seychelles Leading Hotel accolade at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2012. The comprehensive World Travel Awards (WTA) programme, hailed as the ‘Oscars of the travel industry’ by the global media, highlights and rewards those travel brands that have made the greatest contribution to the industry in quality, innovation and service, over the past year.Read Full Story >
Unveiling Fairmont Makati
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 15/11/2012 TORONTO November 15, 2012 - Luxury Brand Welcomes First Hotel in the PhilippinesFairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the opening of Fairmont Makati on December 3, marking the brand’s entry into the Philippines. Ideally situated in one of the 17 cities comprising Metro Manila - one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia - Fairmont Makati joins a growing portfolio of Fairmont hotels in the Asia Pacific region, including the recently opened Fairmont Jaipur in India and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel.
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SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS EXECUTIVE CLUB
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 15/11/2012 ZURICH, Nov 2012 – Guests of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts who are also British Airways’ Executive Club Members have a new reward to look forward to. With immediate effect, every stay at Swissôtels worldwide entitles guests to start collecting British Airways Executive Club Avios points directly.Read Full Story >
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Expands to Changsha, China
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 08/11/2012 TORONTO November 08, 2012 - Hotel and Conference Center to Open in 2016Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (Fairmont), in partnership with Hunan Taskin Investment Co. Ltd, today announced a new property scheduled to open in 2016 in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province and a vital crossroad in the transport network of central China. In addition to a luxury hotel, the global hotel leader will also manage an adjacent new 40,000 square meter conference center at Taskin City in Shengfu New Town – a burgeoning financial and government district of Changsha.
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Fairmont Upgrades its Digital Platforms
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 18/10/2012 TORONTO October 18, 2012 - Fairmont Upgrades its Digital PlatformsWith tablet usage on the rise and guests demanding more rich media content, the luxury hotel brand rolls out new website and other online enhancements.
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SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS EXPANDS IN CHINA WITH A NEW DELUXE HOTEL IN CHANGSHA
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 16/10/2012 ZURICH, Oct 2012 – The international hotel group Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its portfolio in China. The future deluxe hotel will be located in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province and the transportation hub in southcentral China. Swissôtel Changsha will be part of a mixed-use development featuring a Grade A office tower, and it is scheduled to open in 2014.Read Full Story >
PILLOW FIGHT WITH SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 15/10/2012 ZURICH, Oct 2012 – In time for the festive season, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, together with the Swiss textile manufacturer Jakob Schlaepfer, are to launch an elegant design pillow collection, which will be available as a limited edition from 01 December 2012 via the Online-Shop “Swissotel at home”.Read Full Story >
Stay, and Stay Fit - Fairmont Makes Working Out as Easy as a Walk in the Park
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 03/10/2012 TORONTO October 03, 2012 - Fairmont President’s Club Guests Can Exercise Their Privileges with New Reebok Workout GearWith a long track record of making it easy for guests to stay lean and mean while traveling, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is bolstering its popular Fairmont Fit program with new fitness gear, running shoes and other sports apparel from Reebok, a pioneer in the sporting goods industry with a rich and storied heritage in running, training and fitness.
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SHOWERED WITH AWARDS: SWISSÔTEL WINS 13 WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS AND 5 WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 02/10/2012 ZURICH, Oct 2012 – Receiving thirteen World Travel Awards, among them the distinction “Asia’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel Brand” as well as five of the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards crowns again this year’s success of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. The global hotel group of Swiss origin has been honoured around the world with numerous awards for combining generous Swiss hospitality with high level service in a modern and stylish design.Read Full Story >
Raffles Praslin Seychelles Celebrates 125 Years of Raffles With 125 Hours In Paradise
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 26/09/2012 Raffles Hotels & Resorts celebrates its 125th anniversary with a whole year of celebrations from September 2012 onwards. Paying homage to the milestone, the youngest member of the Raffles family, Raffles Praslin Seychelles, has created an extraordinary five day VIP experience, inviting guests to spend 125 hours in paradise…Read Full Story >
EXPANSION IN THE MIDDLE EAST: SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS TO OPEN NEW DELUXE HOTEL IN DUBAI, U.A.E.
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 24/09/2012 ZURICH, Sep 2012 – After opening its first hotel in the Middle East in the Holy city of Makkah, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is adding another deluxe hotel in the region: Swissôtel Jadaf Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The hotel is expected to open by early 2016.Read Full Story >
Fairmont, The Savoy & Abbey Road “Come Together” For Exclusive Studio Experience
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 12/09/2012 TORONTO September 12, 2012 - Luxury Hotel Brand Invites Guests to Record A Song at Abbey Road Studios Where Iconic Music Has Been Made by The Beatles, U2, Pink Floyd & Many OthersRead Full Story >
Fairmont Chefs Get Saucy
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 11/09/2012 TORONTO September 11, 2012 - From House-Cured Meats to Ketchup Made from Beets, Fairmont Chefs Hand Craft Every DetailFairmont Chefs are getting back to the basics by crafting as much as they can in house, right down to the smallest culinary accents. By preserving their own produce and curing their own meats, chefs can be sure every bite tastes exactly the way they want it to, utilizing the freshest products and minimizing processing to deliver flavors that are clean, clear and full of flavor. Diners can enjoy these flavors while traveling, and even beyond as many of the products can be purchased to grace travelers’ tables at home.
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NEW GENERAL MANAGERS AT SWISSÔTEL AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS AND SWISSÔTEL TALLINN, ESTONIA
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 10/09/2012 ZURICH, Sep 2012 – New General Managers have been appointed with immediate effect at both the Swissôtel Tallinn and the Swissôtel Amsterdam. Bart Westerhout, previously General Manager at the Swissôtel Amsterdam, is moving to Tallinn and Harold Kluit, until recently the Director of Revenue & Marketing at the Swissôtel Amsterdam, will be taking up the position of General Manager there.Read Full Story >
Raffles Hotel Singapore Celebrates 125 Years of Timeless Style With a Very Special Luxury Package, For the Month of September 2012 Only
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 22/08/2012 August 22, 2012 – It was 125 years ago in 1887 that the iconic Raffles Hotel opened its doors and welcomed its first guests. Today, the hotel is virtually synonymous with Singapore, named after the city’s founder, Sir Stamford Raffles.Through the years, the glamorous guest list has included business tycoons and adventurers, politicians and movie stars, authors and writers – all of whom fed in to the stories and legends, both fact and fiction, which have added to the mystic of the hotel ever since.
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SWISSÔTEL MAKKAH SET TO COMMENCE OPERATIONS IN THE ISLAMIC CAPITAL
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 13/08/2012 Makkah, Aug 2012 – Spectacular experience awaits guests at Swissôtel Makkah, with 1487 beautifully appointed rooms and suites constituting to be the largest hotel of Saudi Arabia and the biggest entity of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. The soon to be unveiled prestigious hotel will mark the international hotel group’s first venture in the Middle East and is due to welcoming guests from the 1st day of Ramadan in July 2012.Read Full Story >
WWW.SWISSOTEL.COM – SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE WITH SPECIAL OFFER
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 08/08/2012 ZURICH, Aug 2012 – Fresh, modern, engaging and user-friendly: these are the qualities that best describe the new website of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. The international hotel group with Swiss roots has completely redesigned its site at www.swissotel.com, which is sure to impress thanks to its greatly improved navigation and new functionality. A special offer including accommodation with free breakfast has been created to celebrate the launch.Read Full Story >
Anniversary Excitement Bubbles Over At Raffles Hotel, Singapore with the Arrival of the Limited-Edition
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 31/07/2012 July 31, 2012 - Raffles Hotel Singapore eagerly awaits the arrival of an exceptional delivery into its cellars a limited-edition 125th Anniversary Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Champagne. Exclusively bottled to mark 125 years since this legendary hotel opened, the private label cuvée will be available at Raffles Hotel Singapore and at the other hotels in the Raffles Hotels & Resorts family, in Paris, Seychelles, Cambodia and China. The champagne will have its debut in Singapore during the hotel’s anniversary festivities in September, which will launch a year of celebrations.Read Full Story >
Raffles Hotel Singapore Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 31/07/2012 July 31, 2012 - There are a few hotels in the world whose names have become virtually synonymous with the cities in which they are located – and none more so than Raffles Hotel in Singapore.Named after Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore, Raffles started out as a 10-room bungalow, 125 years ago. Over the next 20 years it grew to become the landmark that it is today - and the haunt of tycoons, rogues, adventurers, movie stars, authors and journalists. Visiting writers included Rudyard Kipling, Somerset Maugham and Noel Coward, a host of foreign correspondents – all of whom fed in the stories and legends, fact and fiction, which have clung to the hotel ever since. Through their stories, the Long Bar, the Palm Court and the Billiard Room with its tiger, became familiar to people who had never even been to Singapore. Today these stories remain and are relished – but time has not been allowed to stand still at Raffles Hotel.
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Get Steeped – The Second Sitting
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 26/07/2012 TORONTO July 26, 2012 - Luxury Hotel Brand Expands on Popular Tea ProgramAccording to a popular saying, “things are usually better the second time around”, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts couldn’t agree more. This November, the luxury brand and its collection of celebrated hotels will once again pay tribute to the grand tradition of “taking tea” with its Get Steeped with Fairmont program. Expanded from a one-day celebration to a full month of festivi‘teas’, the 2012 program is sure to impress with traditional afternoon tea services, sommelier-led tastings, fancy hat competitions, tea-infused cocktails, and even a new, special tea blend.
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Fairmont Debuts in Jaipur, The Pink City
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 24/07/2012 - Five Star Hotel is Luxury Brand’s First Opening in India -TORONTO July 24, 2012 - Continuing to grow worldwide, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is eagerly anticipating the opening of a new luxury hotel: Fairmont Jaipur in India. The hotel is set to open its doors on August 9, 2012, marking Fairmont’s entry into India. The hotel is ideally situated within India’s “Golden Triangle”, a geographic region that is home to dazzling palaces, timeless forts and notable landmarks like the Taj Mahal.
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SWISSÔTEL SANYA, HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA – FIRST GOLF RESORT FOR SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS IN CHINA
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 24/07/2012 ZURICH, Jul 2012 – The newest Swissôtel Resort will be built in Sanya, China’s only tropical resort destination located in the southernmost part of Hainan Island. This deluxe hotel will be part of the Sanya Dragon Valley Hot Spring & Golf Resort, which includes one of the most exclusive 18-hole golf courses in the region. The Swissôtel Sanya will be part of a large scale mixed-use development at the 267 hectare Dragon Valley Resort, and is scheduled to open in 2015.Read Full Story >
Once Upon a Time... Fairmont Makes Magic with Fairy Tale Weddings
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 19/07/2012 Toronto July 19, 2012 - With a huge spate of big budget films and TV shows flooding the airways, fairy tales have taken pop culture by storm. TV shows like Once Upon a Time and Grimm have expanded on traditional fairy tale lore while Hollywood is having a heyday reimagining heroes and villains from Kristen Stewart in Snow White & The Huntsman to Angelina Jolie as Sleeping Beauty's nemesis Maleficent. Call us traditionalists, but here at Fairmont we still think the best fairy tales close the credits with a magical wedding straight out of the storybooks. So even though Mother Goose and the Brothers Grimm never divulged exactly where Belle tossed her bouquet or Cinderella cut the cake, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has taken the time to imagine a few places where they'd feel right at home with Prince Charming - whether it's a classic Grand Dame castle or modish fairy tale marvel.Read Full Story >
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Remove Shark Fin From Menus
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 18/07/2012 - Move supports the luxury hotel brand’s Sustainable Seafood policy -Toronto July 18, 2012 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced that it has formally removed shark fin from all of its hotel menus in Asia, effective immediately. The move, which also spans the luxury hotel brand’s global culinary operations, is in line with Fairmont’s industry-leading commitment to environmental stewardship and supports an earlier pledge to offer sustainable seafood choices in an effort to conserve precious marine species.
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Welcome Chinese Travelers With New Service Offerings
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 20/06/2012 - Luxury Hotel Brand Rolls Out New Program with Outbound Travel from Asia on the Rise -Toronto June 20, 2012 - With more than 77 million Chinese travelers expected to take a trip overseas in 2012*, and China fast becoming one of the world’s most influential international tourism markets, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced a new Chinese Menu Program at its worldwide collection of more than 60 luxury hotels. The new program, which will be phased in throughout 2012, will provide greater personalization and enhanced culinary choices for Chinese guests traveling abroad.
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SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS MARK THEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY – A SUCCESS STORY
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 19/06/2012 ZURICH, Jun 2012 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have every reason to celebrate the new year: this is the year the Swiss hotel chain turns 30. The venture which started out in 1980 with just a few hotels has now blossomed into a distinguished, internationally renowned hotel chain with deluxe hotels in 17 countries across five continents.Read Full Story >
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 18/06/2012 - Gourmand Hounds and Foodie Felines are on the VIP List at Fairmont’s Luxury Hotels across North America -Toronto June 18, 2012 - On the occasion of Take Your Dog to Work Day, June 22, Fairmont wants to encourage guests to take their dog to Fairmont – where four-legged friends are always welcome. While services and amenities vary from hotel to hotel, offerings for furry guests range from local walking maps to handy items like water bowls and doggie beds. But what will really make Fluffy and Fido swoon are the specially-made treats and pet-approved menus that will have them barking for more after every visit.
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SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS EXPANDS ITS PROPERTIES IN TURKEY WITH TWO NEW DELUXE HOTELS IN BODRUM
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 16/06/2012 ZURICH, Jun 2012 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio in Turkey is being expanded with two new deluxe hotels: a beach resort and a city resort in Bodrum. In addition to Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, Bodrum will become another important feature destination in the Turkish market for this international hotel group with Swiss roots. The two new properties are scheduled to open in 2013 and 2014.Read Full Story >
Raffles, Many happy returns! Here’s to many more…
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 10/06/2012 June 10, 2012 - There are a few hotels in the world whose names have become virtually synonymous with the cities in which they are located – and none more so than Raffles in Singapore. Named after Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore, Raffles was built 125 years ago, more than a decade before the turn of the nineteenth century. It soon became the haunt of business tycoons, the great and good, rogues and adventurers, politicians, movie stars, authors and journalists.Read Full Story >
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Launches a New Collection of Packages for Every Occasion
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 07/06/2012 June 7, 2012 - As part of a brand refresh, Raffles Hotels & Resorts has introduced a new collection of six core packages that will be launched this month. The packages will be available at all eight of Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ properties around the world: Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris; Raffles Dubai, UAE; Raffles Makkah Palace, Saudi Arabia; Raffles Praslin Seychelles; Raffles Hotel, Singapore; Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap, Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; and Raffles Beijing, China.Read Full Story >
SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS TO OPEN NEW DELUXE HOTEL IN KAZAN, RUSSIA: SWISSÔTEL RIVIERA TOWER KAZAN
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 07/06/2012 ZURICH, Jun 2012 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Riviera Tower Limited Liability Company have signed a management contract for a new deluxe hotel in Russia. The Kazan property will help the international hotel group with Swiss roots reinforce its footing in the Eastern European market and is scheduled to open in 2016.Read Full Story >
Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris Appoints Florence Dubois as Director of Sales and Marketing
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 05/06/2012 London, May 1, 2012 - Omer Acar, General Manager of Royal Monceau-Raffles Paris, is delighted to announce the appointment of FLORENCE DUBOIS as Director of Sales and Marketing, Le Royal Monceau-Raffles Paris. Ms Dubois has joined Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris, following 13 years with GLA Hotel group, as Director of Sales and Marketing from 1999, and Vice President Sales and Marketing from 2009 onwards.Read Full Story >
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Appoints Janet Chan, Assistant Director of Sales
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 05/06/2012 June 5, 2012 - Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Janet Chan as Assistant Director of Sales for Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Janet was previously with Hotel de la Paix, Siem Reap, and brings with her a wealth of international sales and marketing experience, which will further strengthen Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor's position within the Siem Reap hotel scene.Read Full Story >
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announces Austin Debut With New Conference Hotel
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 01/06/2012 - Luxury Brand to Open Fairmont Austin in 2015 -TORONTO June 01, 2012 - Luxury hotel brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (“Fairmont”) and Manchester Texas Financial Group LLC (MTFG) announce the signing of an agreement for Fairmont to manage a new city center hotel slated to open in 2015. The Fairmont Austin will be located directly east of the Austin Convention Center, at the northeast corner of Cesar Chavez and Red River Streets.
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Fairmont Strengthens its Position as an International Employer of Choice
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 08/05/2012 - Luxury Hotel Brand Celebrates Top Award and Launch of New FairmontCareers.com site -Toronto May 08, 2012 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the official launch of its new-look Careers Website, a compelling gateway for today’s top talent to connect with the brand. Building on Fairmont’s reputation as an exceptional employer and supporting the luxury hotel brand’s global expansion plans, the site debuts a wide range of upgrades that provide a window to rewarding career opportunities and engaging experiences in hotels around the world.
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Fairmont Signs on Indian-Based Carrier Jet Airways as Newest Airline Partner
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 07/05/2012 - Addition of India’s Premier International Airline Underscores Plan to Grow in Southeast Asia -TORONTO May 07, 2012 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced a new marketing alliance with Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline. As part of the new partnership, guests and members of the luxury hotel brand’s guest recognition program, Fairmont President's Club, will have the option of earning airline miles in Jet Airways’ frequent flyer program, JetPrivilege.
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Fairmont Heritage Place Announces New Luxury Residences at El Corazon de Santa Fe, New Mexico
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 03/05/2012 TORONTO May 03, 2012 - Fairmont Heritage Place, the private residence club offering from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, today announced that it has assumed management of The Residence Club at El Corazon de Santa Fe, Santa Fe’s only downtown fractional ownership property.Read Full Story >
An Iconic Photography Gallery for an Iconic Hotel: Raffles Grand Hotel D’angkor Welcomes McDermott Gallery
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 01/05/2012 Siem Reap, Cambodia – A new gallery, showcasing the iconic monochromatic photographs of the Angkor temples by the award-winning fine art photographer John McDermott, will open this August in Siem Reap’s Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.Read Full Story >
Fairmont Ajman Debuts on Arabian Gulf
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 30/04/2012 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to Open Resort in Ajman in 2013 -TORONTO, April 30, 2012 – A new resort property, Fairmont Ajman, will open in the United Arab Emirates in early 2013. Prominently situated on the Corniche, the sleek and contemporary resort fronts 250 meters of unspoiled, sandy beaches, perfect for leisure and incentive travelers.
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Raffles Seychelles Recognized as Part of the Best New Hotels in the World
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 30/04/2012 April 2012 - Recent accolades include the Conde Nast Traveller Hot List 2012Raffles Praslin Seychelles is featured in Conde Nast Traveler's annual Hot List issue, the ultimate insider's guide to the hottest new hotels, spas, and restaurants of the year. Of the thousands of new properties that opened in the last year, evaluated each on a standard set of criteria including service, food, atmosphere and amenities, Raffles Praslin has been selected as one of the 60 best new hotels in the world. The resort’s spa has also made the cut in the Conde Nast Traveler’s 2012 Hot List: in the Best World Spas Accolade, as one of the Top 35 New Spas around the world.
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Fairmont Chefs Give a Sneak Peak at What’s Cooking In Kitchens Around the World
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 26/04/2012 - Hot Trends, Fresh Faces & New Restaurants -TORONTO, April 26, 2012 – From well seasoned masters to newcomers on the rise, Fairmont chefs are cooking up a storm in kitchens from Singapore to Sonoma. In order to satisfy sophisticated travelers, chefs are spicing up in-room dining menus, getting ahead of the microbrew trend and constantly looking for ways to make every dish unique. Beyond the kitchen, entire culinary teams are using their skills to teach local kids how to eat right and stay healthy, while prestigious awards keep pouring in from all corners of the planet.
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A Luxurious Wellness Retreat at Raffles Praslin, Award-Winning Spa Property in Seychelles
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 25/04/2012 April 2012 - Body & Soul package on offer - Award-winning spa with guiding philosophy of transformationFor an indulging getaway, Raffles Praslin Seychelles promises an unparalleled experience with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and pristine beaches. The “Body & Soul’ spa offer is specially tailored to take guests on a meaningful journey to relaxation and well-being, amidst paradisiacal surroundings.
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A Collection of Spectacular Private Suites is Revealed at Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 20/04/2012 April 2012 - Privé lives up to its name. The best private address in Paris.Wonderfully elegant and luxurious, yet understated and very welcoming. Behind a discreet entrance on the chic avenue Hoche, next to Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris, is a new collection of heavenly suites, including three spectacular Presidential Suites. Each one is designed as an exclusive private residence, with levels of service worthy of a great private house.Read Full Story >
SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS CONTINUING ITS EXPANSION IN INDIA WITH SWISSÔTEL GRAND MUMBAI
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 03/04/2012 ZURICH, April 2012 – Having successfully opened its first hotel in India – Swissôtel Kolkata – in July 2010, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, the international hotel group of Swiss origin signed a management contract for a flagship project in India: Swissôtel Grand Mumbai. This is in addition to one more hotel under development for the brand in Bangalore.Read Full Story >
SWISSÔTEL CHICAGO COMPLETES $10 MILLION RENOVATION
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 03/04/2012 ZURICH, Apr 2012 – The Four Diamond Swissôtel Chicago has completed the $10 million renovation of its lobby and classic meeting space. Construction began in December 2011.Read Full Story >
Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv Opens its Doors
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 22/03/2012 - Luxury Brand Welcomes First Hotel in Eastern Europe -TORONTO, March 22, 2012 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, the luxury brand's first hotel in Eastern Europe. Located in the heart of the Ukraine capital's historic Podil district, Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv joins a growing portfolio of Fairmont hotels in Europe, including the soon-to-open Fairmont Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Make it a Royal Affair with Fairmont & The Savoy
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 21/03/2012 - Special Package Lets Guests Stay at London’s The Savoy During Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee -TORONTO, March 21, 2012 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has a long history of hosting royals from around the world, but the luxury hotel brand has an especially long relationship with the British Monarch, HM Queen Elizabeth II. This year, as the second longest serving British monarch gets ready to celebrate her 60-year reign, The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of the grand Diamond Jubilee festivities. Since she was a Princess, Fairmont hotels around the world have hosted Her Majesty as she graced the halls of the brand’s storybook castles and fairytale retreats, whether for grand formal functions or secluded getaways far from prying eyes.
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SWISSÔTEL RESORT PHUKET: FIRST RESORT PROPERTY IN ASIA FOR SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 20/03/2012 ZURICH, March 2012 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is about to add its first property in Phuket to its portfolio. The international hotel group has been appointed the manager of the existing Courtyard by Marriott at Kamala Beach, which will be re-branded as Swissôtel Resort Phuket on 1 April 2012. This will be the group’s third property in Thailand and its first resort property in Sountheast Asia.Read Full Story >
SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS STARTS VITALITY PROGRAMME
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 13/03/2012 ZURICH, March 2012 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ new activity programme stays true to its belief in vitality. Following the launch of the new Pürovel Spa & Sport brand last year, a greater focus is being placed on the natural vitality and healthy lifestyles of Swissôtel guests. This includes a whole range of activities that guests can do either in their room, in the gym, or outdoors, whenever it is convenient for them. The Vitality Programme is being implemented in several stages over the course of 2012.Read Full Story >
Fairmont Races Ahead of the Competition with World-Class Grand Prix Packages
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 08/03/2012 - Luxury Hotels in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Monaco, Shanghai & Montreal Get In Gear for F1 -TORONTO, March 8, 2012 – Formula 1 is one of the world’s most prestigious sporting spectaculars – with fast cars, fancy parties and famous drivers from all over the world converging on chic hotspots from Montreal to Shanghai. Whether travelers want to rub elbows with the glitterati or be thrilled by the revving engines, five Fairmont hotels have front row seats to the action, and are the perfect pit stop for globetrotting speed demons. From the boisterous Grand Prix du Canada in Montreal to the circuit’s only night race in Singapore, Fairmont can put guests in the heart of the action. For more information on Fairmont’s F1 activities and offers, guests can visit fairmont.com/promotions/formula1, which will be updated throughout the racing season.
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Raffles Hotels & Resorts appoints Simon Hirst as General Manager, Raffles Praslin Seychelles
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 27/02/2012 February 2012 - John Johnston, President of Raffles Hotels & Resorts, announces the appointment of well known hotelier, Simon Hirst, as General Manager of Raffles Praslin Seychelles, effective 27th February 2012. John Johnston says, “I am delighted to welcome Simon into the Raffles family. He is extremely highly-regarded in the industry and brings extensive international expertise in the pre-opening, opening, positioning and managing of award-winning hotels and resorts. I know that Raffles Praslin Seychelles will benefit enormously from Simon’s international experience, to confirm its position as one of the leading luxury hotels in the Indian Ocean”.Read Full Story >
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Appoints Simon Hirst as General Manager, Raffles Praslin Seychelles
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 23/02/2012 February 2012 - John Johnston, President of Raffles Hotels & Resorts, announces the appointment of well known hotelier, Simon Hirst, as General Manager of Raffles Praslin Seychelles, effective 27th February 2012.Read Full Story >
Raffles Praslin Seychelles Presents a Family Easter Special
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 17/02/2012 February 2012 - Complimentary night offer with a child staying for free, Includes Easter lunch and family activitiesFor the Easter holidays, Raffles Praslin Seychelles offers families an Easter Accommodation Special which includes delightful entertainment options such as an Easter Sunday lunch, an egg treasure hunt, a chocolate-making workshop and a visit to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All this amidst breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and pristine beaches.
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A SWISS PARTNERSHIP IN DESIGN AND INTERIOR DECORATION: INNOVATIVE TEXTILES BY JAKOB SCHLAEPFER NOW AT SWISSÔTELS & RESORTS
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 17/02/2012 ZURICH, February 2012 – It is not only haute couture and prêt-à-porter fashion designers like Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Jean Paul Gaultier who swear by the innovative fabrics of Jakob Schlaepfer. Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, too, are delighted to be forging a partnership with the venerable St. Gallen-based establishment which has created a global sensation with its unusual textiles. Exquisite silk scarves are now available at the “Swissôtel at home” online shop (www.swissotelathome.com), and in future the interior design will also feature Jakob Schlaepfer fabrics and wallpapers.Read Full Story >
Two Fairmonts Join The Century Club in 2012
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 16/02/2012 - The Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston & Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa Turn 100 -TORONTO, February 16, 2012 – Joining the elite ranks of 100-year-old iconic hotels such as The Savoy in London, The Plaza in New York, and The Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta, Canada is no small feat. But in 2012 Fairmont will be celebrating not one, but two centennial birthdays: Ottawa’s Fairmont Château Laurier on June 1 and Boston’s The Fairmont Copley Plaza on Aug. 19. Both grand dames will be offering special offers, events and activities to highlight the history and grandeur that have graced their halls over the past century.
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TripAdvisor Honors Fairmont on List of World’s Best Hotels
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 24/01/2012 - Fairmont Beijing Lands Top Spot in China in Travelers’ Choice Awards -TORONTO, January 2012 – As Fairmont Hotels & Resorts continues to grow its portfolio of luxury properties in coveted destinations around the world, travelers are taking note of the brand’s high style and outstanding service with top rankings in surveys such as TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards, which recently named Fairmont Beijing as the top hotel in China and #15 in Asia. With stunning architecture and a prime location in the heart of Beijing, one traveler was quoted as saying “Service was unparalleled. The perfect place to stay…”
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Honeymoon in Paradise at Raffles Praslin Seychelles
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 24/01/2012 January 2012 - Romantic package offer, Private dinner under the stars and spa couple’s treatmentFor a memorable honeymoon Raffles Praslin Seychelles promises a romantic escape among paradisiacal surroundings. From personalised 24-hour butler service to romantic dinner on the beach and private plunge pools, to couples spa treatments, everything about Raffles Praslin Seychelles is deeply romantic - and guarantees the most spectacular Indian Ocean view to awake to.
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NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS AND QATAR AIRWAYS
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 24/01/2012 ZÜRICH, January 2012 – The start of January sees the international hotel chain Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts entering into another important partnership – this time with the Qatari airline Qatar Airways, based in Doha. As of now, members of the Privilege Club, the airline’s frequent flyer programme, can collect air miles each time they stay at one of 27 Swissôtels in 15 countries worldwide.Read Full Story >
Fairmont Inks Mileage Agreement with Qatar Airways
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 19/01/2012 - Addition of New Frequent Flyer Program Underscores Brand’s Global Growth -TORONTO, January 19, 2012 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced a new marketing alliance with Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines. As part of the new partnership, Fairmont guests on qualifying stays will now have the opportunity to earn 500 Qmiles or more in Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club program. Qualifying stays are subject to hotel availability at published rack, corporate or package rates. Members of the luxury hotel chain’s guest recognition program, Fairmont President's Club, will also have the option of earning additional frequent flyer Qmiles.
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Raffles Makkah Palace – Ultimate residence for an inspiring Journey
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 19/01/2012 Raffles Makkah Palace is Magnificently crafted just steps away from Al Masjid Al Haraam, the Holiest site in Islam, and the primary destination for Muslims all over the globe, elegantly designed generating a world-class renowned name in Elite Hospitality. Suites offer breathtaking views of the Holy mosque, and offers its residents treasured and worthy of royal services. Residents cherish remarkable lifetime experience with splendid views of the Grand Holy mosque.Read Full Story >
Abbey Road Studios Partners with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 12/01/2012 LONDON, January 12, 2012 - Abbey Road Studios today announced a global partnership agreement with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. As part of the partnership, guests of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will have the chance to experience once-in-a-lifetime experiences from Abbey Road Studios from behind-the-scenes studio visits to Recording a Song at Abbey Road Studios, as well as exclusive discounts and offers on Abbey Road Studios products and services.Read Full Story >
A Special Date for that Special Someone
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 12/01/2012 - Fairmont Recommends Bars for First Dates, Anniversary Dates, It’s Not You It’s Me Dates & More -TORONTO, January 12, 2012 – What’s the best bar in the world? Well it depends on your intentions. Suave Casanovas would never use the same spot for a blind date as an anniversary date, and would probably recommend different locales for a date to meet the parents and one to break it off. That’s why Fairmont has taken the time to recommend the best bars and lounges for dates of all kinds, whether someone’s in need of a date spot for a new love, an old love, or a love they’re about to let go.
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Fairmont Wedding Tips and Trends
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 11/01/2012 ~ Luxury Hotel Brand’s Bridal Experts Dish on All of the Best Wedding Trends ~TORONTO, January 11, 2012 – Fairmont is known worldwide as a place of special occasions, from the copper-roofed Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, to royal-favorite The Savoy in London, to Toronto’s Grand Dame Fairmont Royal York. Many of Fairmont’s storied properties have hosted “first dances” for close to a century, and all are on the front lines when it comes to knowing what modern brides want. Here are a few trends Fairmont wedding experts predict will be big in 2012.
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Raffles Tops Condé Nast Traveler 2011 Gold List Scores in Beijing and Singapore; Celebrates 10th Consecutive Year on the Gold List in Siem Reap
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 28/12/2011 Raffles Beijing Hotel, Raffles Hotel Singapore and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Siem Reap have been selected by Condé Nast Traveler as among the World’s Best Places to Stay in the magazine’s 2011 Gold List. Raffles Beijing Hotel and Raffles Hotel Singapore emerged with top scores in each of their respective cities while Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Siem Reap celebrates its 10th consecutive year as one of Cambodia’s best hotels.Read Full Story >
Raffles Makkah Palace Chef takes centre stage as Best Chef of the Year
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 14/12/2011 MAKKAH December 14, 2011- Said Hassanein from Raffles Makkah Palace bagged the global “Chef of the year Award” by presenting culinary excellence at MENA regional Awards and winning the “Best Chef of the year “and thereby qualifying and winning the second position as the Best chef in the world. The competition was organized by Unilever Food Solutions and the winning was announced at a splendid ceremony in Gateway, Durban South Africa lately to showcase The Best of the Best Chefs and caterers globally.Read Full Story >
Fairmont to Open New Hotels in Key International Markets Next Year
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 01/12/2011 - Luxury Hotel Brand Set to Add More Than 1,300 Rooms Around the World in 2012 -TORONTO, December 1, 2011 – Already laying claim to the most distinctive collection of landmark and iconic hotels in the world, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to open a number of new and celebrated properties in 2012. Headlining Fairmont’s robust schedule of 2012 openings, which will see the brand debut in several new global markets, are Fairmont Jaipur in India, Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv in Ukraine, and Fairmont Baku in Azerbaijan.
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From Old to New: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Triumph at 2011 Travel Awards
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 30/11/2011 LONDON, November 30, 2011 – Monday night saw a string of travel awards ceremonies take place across London, with recognition for both the oldest and newest members of the Raffles Hotels & Resorts portfolio. As the most recent addition to the Raffles family, Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris (which re-opened in late 2010 with brilliant interiors by Philippe Starck) was named ‘Best New Hotel’ at the Tatler Travel Awards 2011. Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris was credited for being ‘utterly original and yet all so smooth and stately’ and as a hotel that ‘beautifully breaks all the rules’.Read Full Story >
SEASONAL SAVER WITH SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS – GUESTS SAVE 20 PERCENT
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 30/11/2011 ZURICH, November 2011 – To make the most out of this winter guests of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts may profit from the Seasonal Saver which has just been reintroduced: From 12th of December 2011 to the 5th of February 2012 a benefit of 20 percent off on the best available rate for bookings of at least 2 nights is offered.Read Full Story >
SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS EMBARKS ON NEW HOTEL PROJECT IN CHINA: SWISSÔTEL CHENGDU
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 15/11/2011 ZURICH, November 2011 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is adding a new luxury hotel to its Chinese portfolio: Swissôtel Chengdu in Sichuan province. With hotels already operating successfully in Shanghai, Beijing, Foshan and Kunshan, Swissôtel Chengdu will be the fifth hotel in China for the international hotel chain of Swiss origin, and its first hotel in the west of the People’s Republic.Read Full Story >
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to Welcome New Property in Chengdu, China
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 14/11/2011 - Fairmont Chengdu to Open Q4 2014 -TORONTO, November 14, 2011 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (Fairmont) today announced a new property scheduled to open in 2014 in Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province and the center of technology, business, finance and communications in Western China. Chengdu’s Airport is rapidly expanding in tandem with the city’s growth, and expansion of facilities and increased global passenger traffic will propel its move into the top five airports in China.
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Clean Chic: New Amenity Line Checks In At Fairmont
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 03/11/2011 - Luxury Hotel Company to Offer Exclusive Toiletries from Le Labo -TORONTO, November 3, 2011 – With a collection of distinctive and non-cookie cutter hotels across the globe, why should in-room toiletries at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts be anything less than unique? In partnership with New York perfumer Le Labo, guests checking in at Fairmont hotels this fall will find a new amenity line featuring Rose 31. The alluring scent derives its name from a key note along with the number of ingredients – a hallmark of this boutique fragrance maker, which specializes in creative ingredients (blending) and environmental consciousness.
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Jennifer Fox Appointed President of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 01/11/2011 - Company Adds Seasoned Hotelier to Lead Luxury Brand -TORONTO, November 1, 2011 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand known for operating some of the world’s most storied hotel properties, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Fox as president. Fox, who will oversee Fairmont’s celebrated collection of world-class hotels and resorts, brings extensive experience in hotel operations, brand development, marketing and sales, and hotel transitions to her new role.
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JÜRG SIEGENTHALER, NEW VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING & SALES OF SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 01/11/2011 ZURICH, November 2011 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has appointed Jürg Siegenthaler as its new Vice President Marketing & Sales. The 51-year-old, who until recently held the post of Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing for Kempinski Hotels & Resorts, is taking over from Petra Götting who is leaving the company at the end of the year.Read Full Story >
Fairmont Makes Arrival & Departure Easy When Guests Say “I’m On My Way”
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 25/10/2011 - New Program Simplifies & Streamlines Check-in/Check-Out Process -TORONTO, October 25, 2011 – Most travelers want to hit the ground running as soon as they step foot in their hotel, whether it’s dashing off to a meeting or hightailing it to a museum. That’s why Fairmont will soon be offering members of Fairmont President’s Club, the brand’s complimentary guest loyalty program, and guests of Fairmont Gold the opportunity to check-in and -out online, making hotel arrival and departure easy and efficient. The new service, which is being rolled out in North America over the coming months, will let guests check-in via laptop, smartphone or any other web-connected device and seamlessly pick up their room key and more before settling into their favorite Fairmont hotel.
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Raffles Makkah Palace- The Ultimate choice for Business travelers in Makkah
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 24/10/2011 MAKKAH, October 2011 - 24-hour Business Center Services Meet the Needs of Busy Business travelersRaffles Makkah Palace magnificently crafted at an outstanding location, within the iconic Abraj Al Bait complex, directly adjacent to Al Masjid Al Haram and Grand Mosque, offers as a prominent solution for business travelers in Makkah.
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Pilgrims savor finest facilities at Raffles Makkah Palace
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 22/10/2011 MAKKAH October 22, 2011 - As pilgrims flock in the Holy City of Makkah to start Hajj, Raffles Makkah Palace welcomes guests from around the world offering the most convenient and comfortable facilities to cater Hajj performers and make their stay a spiritual serenity. Guests are introduced to an opulent range of magnificent residential sanctuary devoted to delivering an extraordinary ambience.Read Full Story >
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to Add Moscow
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 19/10/2011 - Luxury Hotel Brand to Welcome Historic Pekin Hotel to Portfolio -TORONTO, October 19, 2011 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, which operates some of the world’s most storied and luxurious hotel properties such as The Plaza in New York, London’s The Savoy, Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai and Fairmont San Francisco, will soon welcome another notable icon, Moscow’s Pekin Hotel, to its collection. Following an extensive multiyear restoration program, this historic property will be rebranded Fairmont Pekin Moscow.
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High Praise For Fairmont Hotels In CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER Survey
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 13/10/2011 -Condé Nast Traveler magazine has released its annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, honoring 29 Fairmont hotels and resorts around the world as among the world’s best -TORONTO, October 13, 2011 – The poll ranks hotels, resorts, cities and more on a variety of metrics, and publishes the crème de la crème in its November 2011 issue. From more than 8 million votes cast among 28,876 Condé Nast Traveler readers, 24 Fairmont properties returned to the list after being honored last year, while new additions include London’s recently restored The Savoy, the sophisticated Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, The Plaza in New York, and two of Fairmont’s storied California properties: Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows and The Fairmont San Francisco.
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A FLURRY OF AWARDS FOR SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS: EIGHT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS AND A WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARD
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 06/10/2011 ZURICH, October 2011 – Receiving eight World Travel Awards, among them the distinction “Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand” as well as one of the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards crowns again this year’s success of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. The international hotel chain of Swiss origin has been honoured around the globe with numerous awards for combining generous Swiss hospitality with high level service in a modern and stylish design.Read Full Story >
Raffles confirms the new ‘A-team’ in Cambodia
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 26/09/2011 - A new General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing -September 26, 2011 – Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Christian Sack as General Manager of Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap and Gareth Walters as Director of Sales & Marketing for both Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor and Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh.
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Raffles Hotels & Resorts Appoints Peter French As Regional Vice President - Europe, Middle East & Africa
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 26/09/2011 September 2011 – John Johnston, President of Raffles Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment, with immediate effect, of PETER FRENCH as Regional Vice President - Europe, Middle East & Africa for Raffles Hotels & Resorts. Mr French will continue his role as General Manager for Raffles Dubai. In his new role he will take on operational oversight for Le Royal Monceau-Raffles Paris and Raffles Praslin Seychelles as well as new Raffles hotels under development in EMEA.Read Full Story >
Better Than Ever – Raffles Refurbishes In Cambodia
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 26/09/2011 - The next chapter for two authentic French Colonial masterpieces -September 2011 – Two of Cambodia’s most exciting hotels, Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap, are currently undergoing an inspirational refurbishment. The work, which will be completed by November 2011, includes the transformation of the large garden villas in Siem Reap; the updating of the guestrooms at both hotels; and a subtly refreshed lobby, bar and private rooms and ballroom in Phnom Penh.
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Fairmont Zooms Past Mere “Local” Cuisine With New Hyperlocal Menu Items
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 22/09/2011 - Luxury Hotel Brand Brings Local to the Next Level By Adopting Livestock & More -TORONTO, September 22, 2011 – Going local is so 2009. Upping the ante when it comes to sustainable food sourcing is Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, which has broadened the “go local” mantra by adopting local goats and chickens, allowed diners to catch their own dinner and gone out of its way to create homemade tofu. Long an advocate of green, fresh and healthy cuisine, the brand’s properties were some of the first to add onsite herb gardens and honeybee apiaries, and have pioneered myriad innovative projects that have brought farm and fork closer than ever.
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SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS SIGNS CONTRACT FOR HOTEL IN THE RUSSIAN YEAR-ROUND MOUNTAIN RESORT OF GORKY-GOROD IN SOCHI
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 21/09/2011 ZURICH, September 2011 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is to add another Russian hotel to its portfolio: the international hotel chain has signed a management contract for a hotel in the Russian year-round mountain resort Gorky-Gorod, in the city of Sochi. The deluxe hotel will be part of the Krasnaya Polyana winter sports area, which is due to be completed in time for the 2014 Winter Olympics. By then, 59 ski lifts should be up and running, providing access to around 200 kilometres of ski pistes.Read Full Story >
Get steeped, Fairmont Style! Brand Declares November 12th “Tea Day”
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 19/09/2011 - Luxury Hotels Around the Globe To Host ‘Tea’rrific Events & Activities -Pinkies up! From San Francisco to Shanghai, Fairmont has a long, illustrious history of serving the best Afternoon Tea in town. To celebrate the luxury hotel brand’s historic connection to this cherished tradition, Fairmont has declared Saturday, November 12, 2011 as an “official” day to pay tribute to all things tea. Get Steeped with Fairmont festivities will go on around the world and include everything from discounts for wearing fancy hats at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and signature “Tea-quila” cocktails at The Fairmont Dallas to a multi-cultural tea celebration at The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui.
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Fairmont Reduces CO2 Emissions By 8.4%
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 13/09/2011 - Luxury Hotel Brand Makes Progress Toward Reducing its Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 20% as Part of WWF’s Climate Savers program -TORONTO, September 13, 2011 – As part of its ongoing climate change strategy, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (Fairmont) today announced that it has cut its CO2 output by 8.4 percent. As a member of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Climate Savers program, Fairmont has pledged to reduce its operational CO2 emissions by 20 percent below 2006 levels by 2013, and was the world’s first luxury hotel group to commit to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). The more than 8 percent decline, based on 2010 year-end data, means the hotel company is almost halfway to its ambitious reduction target.
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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Breaks Ground On New Conference Center Debuting 10-11-12
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 09/09/2011 SCOTTSDALE, September 9, 2011 – Passionate about providing guests with a distinctive Southwest meeting destination, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has broken ground on a new conference center, which will add 52,331 square feet of indoor meeting space anchored by the new 23,000-square-foot Palomino Ballroom. Debuting 10/11/12, the new $20 million conference center gives the resort a total of 150,000 square feet of event space, making it the largest meetings resort in the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts portfolio worldwide.Read Full Story >
SWISSÔTEL CIRCLE – THE NEW LOYALTY PROGRAMME BY SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 05/09/2011 ZURICH, September 2011 – To reward and recognize the most frequent and loyal guests, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has launched a new exclusive loyalty programme: Swissôtel Circle. Members are accorded preferential treatment and special privileges at all properties of the international hotel chain.Read Full Story >
DREAMY PILLOWS: À LA CARTE SLEEPING AT SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 29/08/2011 ZURICH, August 2011 – There’s no overestimating the value of a good night’s sleep, and in keeping with this, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is now offering a personal service that lets each guest to choose the pillow that is just right for them. Guests can select their personal favourite from the wide range of pillows on the à la carte pillow menu, for a deep, restful and relaxing sleep even away from home.Read Full Story >
FIFTEEN RESTAURANT AND OTHER GOURMET HIGHLIGHTS COME TO SWISSÔTEL THE STAMFORD, SINGAPORE
Posted by: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Date: 26/08/2011 ZURICH, August 2011 – This year’s “Chefs with Altitude” gourmet festival at Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore is all about Restaurant FIFTEEN: the kitchen team of the well known London restaurant, founded by Jamie Oliver and today managed by the Jamie Oliver Foundation, will be indulging guests from 23 – 29 October 2011 in the Equinox restaurant on the 70th floor, which is at the same time celebrating its 10th anniversary. Also appearing will be the 3-Michelin-starred chef Bruno Menard, champion cocktail architect Richard Gillam and a selection of international DJs.Read Full Story >
Balance, blessings and bliss –perfect harmony on a Cambodian spa experience
Posted by: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Date: 28/07/2011 - Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor's spa is voted amongst the best in Asia and offers inspiration for the body and soul -July 28, 2011 – Travellers looking for pampering and peace of mind will find both in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the home of Raffles Amrita Spa at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor. The spa has just been voted as one of the 10 Best Hotel Spas in Asia by Travel + Leisure magazine. To celebrate this recognition, the spa is offering an inspirational ‘Body and Soul’ spa experience.
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Fairmont Amongst the “World’s Best”
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 11/07/2011 - Brand Has 10 Hotels Appearing on Travel + Leisure Magazine’s Top 100 List -TORONTO, July 11, 2011 – Travel + Leisure Magazine has recognized ten Fairmont Hotels & Resorts on its prestigious “T+L 100” list for 2011, including Fairmont properties in the U.S., Canada, and Kenya.
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New Fairmont Promo Dangles Carat In Front Of Guest
Posted by: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Date: 05/07/2011 - Limited-time Offer Encourages Guests to Get Better Acquainted with Fairmont Gold -TORONTO, July 5, 2011 – The value of gold is set to rise at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. From now until September 30, 2011, Fairmont Gold, the brand’s exclusive lifestyle offering, is featuring special rates in select locations worldwide. The limited-time promotion affords travelers the opportunity to “test drive” Fairmont Gold and the many benefits associated with it including an enhanced level of personalized service and exclusive add-ons like free high-speed internet access and complimentary continental breakfast.
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