Fairmont to Open in Dubai & Philippines
The new Fairmont The Palm, Dubai is located in the heart of the iconic
Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest manmade island shaped in the form of a
palm tree. Located next to key leisure areas
and business districts, the hotel will feature 381 guestrooms and
suites, including two presidential suites and Fairmont Gold, as well as a
Willow Stream Spa and 3,500 square meters (37,700 square feet) of
meeting space. Outdoor leisure facilities include
four swimming pools, a private beach club, and a children's activity
center, as well as a variety of dining facilities. Also opening in
December is Fairmont Makati in the Philippines. Set in the financial
center of the Philippines and one of the major financial,
commercial and economic hubs in Asia, the hotel features 280 spacious
deluxe rooms and suites including Fairmont Gold, a variety of
restaurants and bars, and 1,700 square meters (18,000 square feet) of
meeting space. Fairmont’s signature Willow Stream Spa
will offer 1,200 square meters (14,000 square feet) of soothing
surroundings featuring five fully equipped treatment rooms and a
beautiful terrace.
Blast from the Past: 19th Century Pistol at Fairmont Pittsburgh
A percussion pocket
pistol found during the 2007 excavation of Three PNC Plaza was recently
added to the collection of artifacts on permanent display at Fairmont
Pittsburgh. The “sash pistol” - one of more than
25,000 objects recovered on the current site of the hotel - was made in
Liège, Belgium between 1820 and 1840 and is a single-round weapon
likely carried by a woman for self-defense. Its small size was easily
concealed in a sash or other outer garment. The
brass and wooden pistol required extensive restoration which was
completed by Christine Davis Consultants, the team originally
commissioned to do the archeological survey of the site. The pistol is
now proudly displayed in a floating case in Andys lobby bar.
In honor of the new artifact, Andys has created a specialty cocktail
called The Smoking Gun, a spin on an Old Fashioned made with cognac, rum
and bourbon and served tableside from a smoking bottle.
Pop Culture Favorites Come to Fairmont
From James Bond to J.R.
Ewing to Jay Gatsby, guests can experience the luxe lifestyles of some
of pop culture’s favorite characters at Fairmont. Erik Lorincz, Head
Bartender at The Savoy’s famed American Bar,
was on set for the new Bond flick, Skyfall, giving tips and
tricks to the onscreen bartenders on serving the perfect cocktail. To
celebrate the new movie, Erik has developed the official Skyfall
cocktail, created especially for the movie premiere launch
and now available at The Savoy. Fairmont Dallas is offering a Dallas Oil Baron Experience Package
that lets guests live like a Ewing in a luxurious Fairmont Gold
room. Guests will explore Southfork Ranch, the original home of the
famed Ewing family, with a private tour for two before shopping in style
at Neiman Marcus with complimentary BMW car service
to the store’s downtown location. The Plaza is also getting ready for
its latest silver screen moment when
The Great Gatsby debuts next year: the book and film’s most
climactic scene takes place in a suite at the hotel. And the King of Pop
Culture has made his way to Bermuda. The Fairmont Hamilton Princess has
put a series of four Andy Warhol prints of Queen
Elizabeth II on display in its lobby.
Banff’s Grande Dame Spruces Up for her 125th
In
2013 The Fairmont Banff Springs will celebrate 125 years by putting
together a full schedule of special events, exclusive offers, community
engagement and much more. Opened in 1888, the
landmark hotel was the inspiration of Sir William Cornelius Van Horne,
19th Century railway pioneer and hotel visionary, who famously quipped,
“If we can't export the scenery, we'll import the tourists.” Recent
renovations leading up to the celebrations include
The Presidential Suite – now called the Royal Suite – perched on the
top floor of the hotel, and the hotel’s two Spa Suites – now called the
Terrace Suites. These luxurious and large suites are the only rooms in
the hotel with a terrace/balcony for their exclusive
use. The Rundle Lounge has also been refurbished from top to bottom for
the occasion.
Fairmont Grows Partnerships with Reebok & BMW
Members
of Fairmont President’s Club, the brand’s complimentary guest loyalty
program, are entitled to many perks from the brand’s luxury partners
worldwide. Those
who forget their workout gear can now receive Reebok workout apparel
and footwear from the popular Fairmont Fit program. Whether they use the
apparel in-room, in the gym or outside, it's a great way to ensure that
travelers can stay in shape, even if they
forget or choose to leave their workout clothes at home. Another new
advantage of being a member is access to Fairmont’s complimentary
chauffeured BMW car service throughout the United States and Canada,
which can be used for trips to meetings or around town.
Free to join, guests can find out more about membership or enroll at fairmont.com/fpc.
In Residence with Fairmont
Traveling
as a large party, whether it’s with multiple groups of friends or
multiple generations of family, doesn’t have to be a headache. Fairmont
Heritage
Place is a luxury private residence club that also rents rooms nightly
for travelers looking for a little extra space. Offering
2- and 3-bedroom residences in luxury apartments,
townhouses and villas, these properties offer a flexible alternative to
hotel and resort properties in popular destinations from Telluride to
Santa Fe to San Francisco.
Complete with
living areas, spacious kitchens and prime locations, destinations
include the brand’s newest residence club, Fairmont Heritage Place, El
Corazon de Santa Fe, in the heart New Mexico’s thriving
capital. Further north, Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge in
Telluride, Colorado is a fantastic winter escape in the picturesque San
Juan Mountains, while Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
offers residences in the heart of San Francisco.
Outside North America, Fairmont Heritage Place, Acapulco Diamante in
Mexico and Fairmont Heritage Place, Zimbali in South Africa are also
open to guests looking for a more residential stay.
Gastropub Trend Comes to Bermuda
Bermuda’s newest
culinary hotspot is The Newport, A Gastropub at Fairmont Southampton.
Bringing the latest food trend to Bermuda’s shores, The Newport features
modern and creative cuisine inspired by classic
English fare. The warm and cozy pub-like atmosphere lends itself to
watching sports while enjoying friendly service, great food and a
creative line-up of draft beers and fine wines. A charcuterie station
and fresh raw bar are the perfect starters, followed
by a menu that draws upon locally sourced products and modern versions
of classic dishes.
Hawaiian Culture at Fairmont
The Fairmont Kea Lani’s extensive Hawaiian cultural activities for adults and children recently earned the praise of
Maui News readers, who honored the resort as having the island’s
“Best Hawaiian Cultural Program.” Led by certified Cultural Coach
Jonelle Kamai, the program offers hotel guests learning experiences that
include outrigger canoe paddling, Hawaiian language
lessons, Hawaiian history and monthly musical celebrations. The hotel’s
close partnership with University of Hawaii, Maui College also allows
access to the island’s most talented culinary and music students,
providing traditional Hawaiian entertainment and
cuisine. Events are free and many are open to the public. On the nearby
Big Island, The Fairmont Orchid offers the Hui Holokai Beach Club
Program, which caters to guests interested in participating in weaving
classes using coconut and hala (pandanus) fronds,
lei making, Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling, stand up paddle
boarding, kayak fishing adventures and more. Hui Holokai ambassadors
lead botanical tours, “turtle talk” sessions, and archeological hikes on
the nearby petroglyph fields, the largest in the Hawaiian
Islands.
Mike Taylor
Director, Public Relations
Director, Public Relations
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
RBC Centre
RBC Centre
155 Wellington Street West, Suite 3300
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5V 0C3
Tel +1 416 874 2457
Tel +1 416 874 2457
fairmont.com
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