Archive for the ‘Hotels General News’ Category
Five Quirkiest Hotels for Summer Travelers
DALLAS – Anyone can stay in a traditional hotel room. However, for travelers who want the room itself to be part of the vacation experience, here are five of quirkiest hotels. Don’t let their attributes fool you â despite having accommodations that on the surface may sound unusual, these hotels are lavish, comfortable and beautifully [...]
June 28, 2011
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Toronto’s Iconic Royal York Hotel Goes Lights Out to Turn On Earth Hour Awareness
TORONTO, Ontario, March, 2011- Torontoâs Fairmont Royal York hotel will turn off its lights and light up more than a thousand candles in support of the World Wildlife Fundâs (WWF), EARTH HOUR. Guests will have the opportunity to partake in this global initiative by participating in the hotelâs âGreenâ inspired activities when the lights go [...]
March 17, 2011
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The 2011 Top World Hostels Announced
DUBLIN and LONDON – 9th Annual Hoscar (HOStelworld Customers Annual Ratings) awards took place this on Feb 4th at a gala ceremony in London, England. Created by Hostelworld.com, the awards recognize excellence in the budget accommodation industry. The winners were selected from 25,000 properties across 180 countries around the globe.
February 7, 2011
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News from All the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, From Canada to Arabia
Fairmont Debuts Distinctive Landmark Hotels Opening a world famous hotel is quite a feat. Opening three in a span of four months is an achievement for the record books! Recently, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts swung open the doors at three landmark properties â Londonâs celebrated The Savoy, Shanghaiâs legendary Fairmont Peace Hotel and the commanding [...]
December 3, 2010
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Kitchen Garden Trend Sprouts at Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Kitchen gardens are the hottest restaurant trend this year according Slashfood.com. The popular food news website reports that in a recent survey by the National Restaurant Association, more than a third of the chefs responding cite kitchen gardens as the top trend of 2010. It seems like First Lady Michelle Obama and her kitchen garden [...]
October 28, 2010
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Canada’s Newest Urban Boutique-Hotel HĂ´tel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square Opens at Pace-Setting Sports and Entertainment Venue, Maple Leaf Square Toronto in Fall 2010
Toronto, ON: HĂ´tel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square – a new 167-room Boutique-hotel – brings Groupe Germain style to guests at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Square. This is the company’s second hotel in the city and its fifth Le Germain Boutique-hotel across the country. Guestroom, meeting and event reservations for Fall 2010 and beyond are welcome [...]
September 3, 2010
Posted in: Canada, Hotels General News
Interesting Facts about the Fairmont Dubai Hotel – the 38th hotel in the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts portfolio and the first international flagship property
The hotelâs building design is based on a modern interpretation of an Arabic wind tower or barajeel and the four âpyramidsâ atop each of the structureâs corners represents the four wind towers. During the 2004 filming of the Academy Award winning film Syriana, actor George Clooney tried to obtain a table at Spectrum on One. When [...]
July 20, 2010
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All the Latest News about Fairmont Hotels
Fairmont to Celebrate 2010 with Landmark Hotel Openings 2010 marks a busy year for Fairmont as it readies to open seven new hotels, including two of the world’s most celebrated addresses: The Savoy in London and the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai.
March 3, 2010
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The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto Offers a Break over MARCH BREAK
TORONTO, Ontario, March, 2010- There will be no beds to make, no tubs to scrub and no breakfast to cook when a family foursome checks in under The Royal Family Sleepover package at the Fairmont Royal York, beginning March 1 through to March 30, 2010.
March 2, 2010
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Fairmont Chateau Whistler presents a host of Post Games packages to help Capture the Spirit
Whistler, BC, February, 2010 – The Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s flame will burn bright long after the Games with new Gold, Silver and Bronze packages for both winter and summer. The new line up of packages will put you top of the mountain or top of the tee from the comfort of The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, [...]
February 22, 2010
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