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Château Frontenac’s fairy tale renaissance of a Québec City icon By Elizabeth Warkentin

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UÉBEC CITY — Every great hotel has a story. Château Frontenac, towering above the mighty St. Lawrence Seaway, is no exception. My own story of the fairy tale castle began when, as a child, my family and I would travel from Montreal to Quebec City, my mother’s native city, to visit our relatives. Normally we stayed with family, but one Christmas, when I was about 9, my parents booked a suite at the legendary Château Frontenac. I’d seen the turreted castle with its towers and steeply pitched copper roof many times before, but stepping inside the vast and opulent grand hall, with its marble floors, rich mahogany paneling, coffered ceilings and marble double staircase leading up to the ballroom was like walking into a Walt Disney movie. Recently I returned to the Frontenac for the first time in 35 years. Throughout the last 120 years there have been additions and minor renovations made to the hotel, but none as complete or as costly as the $75 million facelift it has been undergoing for the past year and a half. Built in 1892-93, the 620room Château Frontenac was the first of a series of châteaustyle hotels constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late 19th and early 20th century to promote rail travel. From dignitaries and dictators like Haile Selassie, Chiang Kai-shek, Winston Churchill, the shah of Iran, Theodore Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, and François Mitterand, politicians of all stripes have visited the iconic château. Some stayed to pen history-making accords, such as those of the Quebec Conference of August 1943 and September 1944 between the Allied commanders-in-chief Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Mackenzie King, the Canadian prime minister. The hotel has also hosted its fair share of glitterati: Princess Grace of Monaco, Sting, Rod Stewart, Leonardo DiCaprio, Goldie Hawn, and Paul McCartney all have bedded down in the storied castle on the cliff. In 1953, Alfred Hitchcock filmed “I Confess” there, with stars Montgomery Clift and Anne Baxter. The hotel staff, many of whom have been at the château their entire adult lives, are a welcoming bunch, genuinely happy to be working at the hotel and proudly, and discreetly, proprietary of the château’s reputation. One of the hotel’s longest serving employees, Andy has been working at the Frontenac for 45 years. Seeing his burgundy-and-black bellhop’s uniform and perfectly waxed WWI-era handlebar

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During the careful restoration of the historic Château Frontenac in Québec City, it was discovered that the coffered ceilings in the lobby (top), or Grand Hall, were orginally cobalt blue. A double room (above) in the hotel’s classic style.

mustache, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d just entered the Grand Budapest Hotel. “One time, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell were here with their son who was here for a peewee hockey tournament,” says Andy. “I was off work walking down the street when I bump into the two of them. “‘Oh, look!’ she says. ‘It’s our bellhop!’ They asked me to come out for a drink with them, but I had to decline. I can’t do that.” “Why not?” I ask. “It just wouldn’t be right,” he says, shrugging his shoulders. Another veteran — of only 35 years — Michel, a waiter in the restaurants and a regular server at important government banquets, recalls how during the 1985 “Shamrock Summit” with President Reagan and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, one aide to Reagan was assigned one very specific task: “He had to carry a suitcase that had a phone inside, a direct line to the White House. The man had to be present at all times and couldn’t stand farther away from the president

than the doorway. As soon as the phone rang, the man had to answer and head straight for Reagan, arm outstretched, extending the receiver to the president.” The renovations are nearing completion and the excitement is palpable among hotel staff and contractors as I’m escorted around the still closed-off restaurant and bar area by public relations director Geneviève Parent, the two of us wearing hard hats as contractors saw, hammer, drill, measure, and install everything from flashy new light fixtures and a brash metallic bar counter to velour and leather fauteuils with bronze orbs for legs and gleaming glass and chrome coolers to highlight select regional wines, cheeses, and other products of the terroir. Some might describe the new furnishings and decor as gaudy, a complete departure from the classic French château style seen here in the past. Yet, nothing has been disturbed. From the carved cornices to the original fireplaces to the brass chandeliers and mahogany paneling, everywhere the architectural integrity of the hotel has been respected and retained. Perhaps this is all part of the château’s bid to juxtapose old and new, to breathe new life into the brand. And of recently hired French chefs Stéphane Modat and Baptiste Peupion’s mission to revive Québécois cuisine using the foods and ingredients of the terroir. As important as the historic landmark hotel has been on the world stage, the Frontenac has always played a central role in

the lives of the people of Quebec City. In the early 1920s, when my grandfather was courting my grandmother, he would escort her to tea dances, or thés dansants, at the château, always making sure they left before midnight, when the gates of the Old City would lock for the night. As a young woman in the 1950s, my mother used to join her girlfriends for tea, but by then there was no dancing. “We’re part of the history of Québec” says Parent. “We’re very conscious of the responsibility we have to the people of the city. We want locals to continue to view the hotel as a fairy tale, but we want to get closer to them than before. Not just once or twice a year for Easter brunch or Christmas dinner.” And the locals are certainly looking forward to reclaiming their landmark. “We can’t wait to see it renovated,” says Régis Labeaume, Québec City’s popular firebrand mayor. “It’s as if it were our own home, you know. Ours is a world heritage city and the château is our flagship.” After meeting the chefs, I sip a glass of Perrier and polish off a dish of crunchy, spicy chips in the Salon Place d’Armes, admiring the mahogany-paneled room with leadedglass windows and woodcarved cornices along the ceiling. It’s the kind of room in which you can picture the Earl of Grantham, just back from a pheasant hunt, with his back to the fireplace, cigar in one hand, whiskey in the other, holding court with a group of his aristocratic hunting peers while Lady Cora and Lady Mary entertain the female contingent in the circular Salon Rose, one floor up. Michel interrupts my thoughts, puffing with pride as he asks if I’ve seen what the new bar is going to look like yet. “Impressive, isn’t it? It’s going to be so beautiful!” Others, like Andy, aren’t so sure. “I prefer the classic style.” While two-thirds of the rooms have been furnished and decorated in a contemporary style, an additional 200 have retained their classic decor, thus providing guests with a choice, depending on their taste. (Doubles start at $189 Canadian.) To some the new look will be an affront to the cachet of the legendary hotel, but thanks to the foresight of the management to preserve the hotel’s architectural integrity, for most visitors, the Château Frontenac will remain what it has always been: a fairy tale castle in a storybook city. For more information, visit www.fairmont.com/frontenacquebec/ and www.quebecre gion.com/en/. Elizabeth Warkentin can be reached at lizwarkentin@ gmail.com.

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GlobalHotelNetwork.com: What is your outlook for the travel and tourism industry for the next few years? What are some of the opportunities and challenges you see? Kevin Frid: The outlook for the travel and tourism industry continues to be very optimistic. Demand is strong and growing and new supply remains limited except in some select markets. Growth is slow and steady, which is a good place for us to be and bodes well for our industry in the near future. Even so, the last decade has shown us that we must always be prepared for challenges such as the unforeseen economic downturn or an unexpected geopolitical event.

AAAAAAAAAAA GHN: What goals are at the forefront of your agenda at FRHI Hotels & Resorts? Frid: Growing our three leading hotel brands is a top priority and we have embraced a steady, aggressive pace of growth, opening and developing new properties in strategic markets worldwide. We are projecting 50% growth over the next five years and our focus will be on introducing the brand into key markets throughout Europe, Asia (China, in particular), the Middle East and Africa, while also strengthening our position in North America. We will also continue to invest in our three distinctive brands, and find ways to differentiate them and build on their respective strengths. Guest satisfaction is also critically important. As a result, we're consistently working on developing and rolling out new programs and services that add value to each of our brands and help improve the guest experience. GHN: Please comment on your current portfolio, recent openings, development pipeline, awards and growth aspirations. Frid: We currently have more than 110 hotels in 32 countries and in the last year we have opened six hotels and three residences and expect to open two to three additional hotels before the end of the year. As previously mentioned, our company has aggressive goals to expand and our goal is to open 8-10 hotels on average per year. GHN: Please comment on FRHI Hotels & Resortsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mission, vision, culture and core values. What would you say is your distinctive advantage? Frid: Our corporate vision is to be the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preferred hospitality company. To achieve this we have a mandate to grow our distinctive hotel brands and deliver unique and meaningful travel experiences to our guests. Other key focus areas include being an employer of choice and driving financial performance for key stakeholders and owners. GHN: As it relates to corporate responsibility, how is FRHI Hotels & Resorts addressing some of the social, economic, and sustainability issues in markets where it has a presence? Any particular initiatives and awards you would like to mention? Frid: We have a long history of social and philanthropic engagement through sustainability initiatives and outreach to community organizations. Looking specifically at the Fairmont brand, our Sustainability Partnership Program, which was launched more than Copyright (c) 2014 Global Hospitality ResourcesÂŽ, Inc., San Diego, CA USA. All rights reserved.

AAAAAAAAAAA two decades ago, has been our most successful corporate responsibility initiative to date. This program allows our Fairmont properties globally to meet and exceed guest expectations in the area of operational sustainability. The program focuses on improvements in waste management, energy and water conservation, and innovative community outreach programs involving local groups and partnerships. Over the years, this pioneering program has garnered numerous awards and accolades from respected groups like the World Travel & Tourism Council, Condé Nast Traveler, and National Geographic Traveler. GHN: In what ways is FRHI Hotels & Resorts using social media and mobile technology to enhance its business? Frid: We set measurable business objectives around our social media strategy and we are seeing results by way of reach, engagement, and even direct bookings. For example, we are using Facebook and Twitter’s segmented audience technologies to reach audiences with messaging that is relevant. And while business objectives are clearly being realized, as social channels turn into paid marketing channels, we still look to our social networks as a community for our guests to talk directly to us. We love to hear from them, and we make it a standard practice to listen, engage and learn from everything our guests have to say and share with us. When you boil it down, social media across our three leading hotel brands, including hotel level feeds, will always be about sharing and connecting with our guests; however we are now seeing even more measurable monetary value while also being able to deliver more relevant content to Facebook fans and Twitter followers. It’s become a real win-win. GHN: Looking back, what are some significant milestones and defining moments for FRHI Hotels & Resorts? Frid: Some of our company’s defining moments include acquiring the Princess and Fairmont hotel chains in the late 1990s, enhancing our global portfolio by opening Fairmont’s first hotel outside of North America in Dubai in 2002, adding the Raffles and Swissotel brands to our portfolio in 2006, and most recently becoming FRHI Hotels and Resorts with three leading global hotel brands.

AAAAAAAAAAA GHN: On a personal note, what do you enjoy most about being in the hospitality business, and what advice would you give to young executives getting into the business today? Frid: We work in such an inspiring industry that creates opportunities for people to grow and have wonderful experiences. For an upcoming young executive who is determined and ambitious, they can go anywhere in the world and have a great career while growing as a person too. I would also say they must recognize the business has changed a lot in the last 20 years. The days of hotels being owned by those that know little about the business and handing over the hotel keys to an operator are a thing of the past. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful executives understand how to deliver the art of hospitality, but also must have a keen sense of business acumen and create confidence with hotel owners that they can not only develop a great service culture, but respond and relate to their needs as a shareholder of a major real estate holding. GHN: What business principles guide you? Who mentored you? Frid: I have been fortunate to have worked for a number of great leaders. I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call them out by name, but they know who they are. When you are starting out in your career you must be willing to be mentored by those with the experience and strengths in creativity, business sense, boardroom presence, and most of all great leadership skills. Upon learning these skills, you then take what you have learned and develop your own style that works for you. Trying to mirror a great leader's style is a recipe for failure; one must learn from all individuals and become a great leader recognized for your own unique style. GHN: Which company(s) and/or business executive(s) outside the hospitality and travel industry do you most admire and why? Frid: I always have had the greatest admiration for the most successful leaders that are completely self made, but who never forgot where they came from. I believe the most admirable attribute of a great leader is humility, and the greater their success, the more this attribute should grow. Warren Buffet is always the first to come to mind as one of the most successful people in the world, but you don't have to look very close at how he lives his life to recognize his humility and respect for his roots and others around him.

AAAAAAAAAAA GHN: Are there any books that you have recently read that you found helpful from a leadership, management, or business point of view? Frid: I feel the best business book ever written was Tom Peter’s In Search of Excellence. Although published in 1982, the book was written in laymen’s terms, hence easy to understand and still very relevant today. In more recent times, I do think Jim Collins’s From Good to Great is also a worthy read and speaks to how easy it is to be complacent upon becoming a good company, but the real challenge is to grow into a great organization. GHN: How do you see tourism as a tool to improve the world? Frid: We are a business and do expect return on investment, but hopefully our industry approach is done in a responsible and impactful way. Our industry creates millions of jobs throughout the world, and we develop places that people can gather and make their busy lives a little easier or offer a retreat from their day-to-day lives. We are socially conscious and contribute to the environment. We offer a great place to work and create wonderful memories for travelers. Tourism is now a truly global business and it positively impacts the lives of many, including our colleagues and guests.

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HOTELS Interview: Luxury brands on a growth fast track By Ann Bagel Storck on 7/21/2014 Almost a year ago Jennifer Fox was promoted to president, international, for FRHI Hotels & Resorts — the Torontobased parent company of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissotel Hotels & Resorts — while still maintaining her position as president of the Fairmont brand. It was a move that put her squarely in the middle of the action for FRHI, which expects 50% growth of its portfolio over the next five years, much of it outside North America. Jennifer Fox

HOTELS recently spoke with Fox about how that growth will be targeted, the impact of FRHI’s new geographically focused structure and how business is faring in the luxury space post-recession. HOTELS: Given that FRHI has multiple brands doing business solely in the luxury space, how have you seen this space change and perform overall? Jennifer Fox: It is a very good time to be at the luxury end of the market. Business is particularly good right now post-recession. There were a very challenging few years from 2008 to 2010 or 2011, but the sector has picked up. The luxury sector has high disposable incomes. They don’t want to spend their money on more jewelry or more cars or anything else like that. They want to travel, and they want to travel with their families, and they want unique experiences. We were just looking at some research recently, and it said people with high disposable incomes and high net worth, the number-one thing they want to spend their money on is travel. So the luxury travel market is positioned really strongly and doing really well. Where FRHI is positioned really well is we’re only operating in the luxury space — we’re not operating in the midscale space at all — and we’ve got three luxury brands that are positioned at various levels of luxury. Raffles is our super-luxury brand; it’s smaller, it’s more boutiquey — we call it emotional luxury. Fairmont is a luxury brand. We are now in 70 destinations with that brand and looking to move to almost 100 over the next five years. Then we have our Swissotel brand, which is in the upper-upscale sector, and that plays very much in the business as well as leisure space. So we’re very much focused on the luxury sector, and I think it’s a good place for us to be right now with this growth in luxury travel. HOTELS: Why are FRHI’s growth plans as aggressive as they are over the next five years, and how will that growth be distributed among the brands? Fox: We have a different strategy for each of our brands. Raffles will always be a smaller brand than the Fairmont brand. Today we have 11 Raffles hotels — our 11th is actually opening in a couple weeks in Istanbul. We expect that brand is going to double its size over the next five years. We’re going from 10 hotels to 20 hotels for Raffles. For Raffles, our strategy is to be in mega-cities and key resort locations.

With the Fairmont brand, we’re at 70 hotels going to about 100. We want Fairmont in major cities around the world and resort locations. With our Swissotel brand, our biggest portfolio is in Europe, and we’re growing steadily in Asia. We see a lot of opportunities to grow our Swissotel brand, which is currently 45 hotels open or under development. We see that growing very fast as well. So as a company, we’re very much focused on growth, but we’re also focused on the right type of growth. Where do our customers really want to go, and where can we deliver the right type of experience for them? It’s growth not just for the sake of growth, but it’s growing to connect our customers to the locations they want to go to. Fairmont has a very good footprint in the U.S. We’ve got the Plaza in New York City; we’d like a second Fairmont in New York City. We’ve got the Miramar in Los Angeles, but there’s room for a second Fairmont in Los Angeles. We’d like to be in Miami and cities like Atlanta and Houston. What we want to be able to do is satisfy our customers in those markets they’re traveling to. We’re really growing to satisfy the demand that’s coming from our customers and make sure we have our brands in key markets. Everybody talks about China, and we’re just like everybody else. We see China as a huge opportunity, and we’ve got a lot of growth going on in China. It’s not just because we want to be in China and it’s important to be in China, but what’s also important is the outbound Chinese consumer — they’re the future of travel. We want to have hotels in the cities they live in in China so they know our brand so when they travel internationally they’ll choose our hotels over the competition. HOTELS: What other markets do you see as particularly ripe for growth? Fox: Russia is another market where they’re big luxury consumers. They travel very extensively, and we need to have a presence in those markets. Latin America is another area we’re not that strong in at the moment, but we’ve identified it as a very important market, and we have growth plans for that market. Any time you’ve got an emerging economy, people start to travel, and you want to be there so you can fulfill that demand. We already have a small footprint in India; we’re also looking to grow in that market. We’re also looking at fairly developed markets like Western Europe. Western Europe is a tough market to get into, but we’ve got a nice footprint there with our Swissotel brand and several Fairmonts and Raffles growing in Europe as well. Western Europe is an important market, and we’ve got a few gaps to fill in there as well. HOTELS: Discuss FRHI’s relatively new regional structure and what it has meant for the company as well as your role in particular.

Fox: I joined the company almost three years ago as president of Fairmont. But it didn’t take us long to figure out that with our aggressive growth plans it was important to review our organizational structure and look at how we could better support operations on a global basis. With the majority of the growth being outside North America, we decided it was time to consider a geographic organizational structure rather than a brand organizational structure. When I joined the company, we were highly centralized around our brands. Fairmont was based in Toronto, Raffles was based in Singapore and Swissotel was based in Zurich. So we were operating in very much a brand environment. The brands are still important if not more important, but we moved to a geographical model so we would be in the same time zone as our hotels, our customers and our owners. I’ve brought in some excellent senior leaders who have very deep knowledge of the regions in which they’re operating. It was a massive reorganization for us as a company, but we’re settled down, and now we’re really starting to see the benefits of this geographical move. HOTELS: What sorts of benefits are you seeing? Fox: First, it supports our growth plans. We’ve got a lot of growth in the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Europe, so you’ve got people on the ground working with the hotels on a daily basis. When I was in Toronto, flying to Dubai was a 14-hour flight, and you could only do it direct three times a week. Now I’m based in Zurich, and I can be in Dubai in six hours. It’s just much easier and much more effective. Decision-making is quicker, and you start to see success much quicker when you’ve got people on the ground that have that deep knowledge. HOTELS: What has been most challenging about the shift? Fox: Any time you go through a reorganization it is challenging because you’re asking people to uproot their lives and change their jobs, so it is certainly stressful. You have to really think it through and make sure you have your plans in place and you execute flawlessly. We did do that, and we didn’t really have a lot of challenges outside of the everyday things one would expect. HOTELS: Last fall there were reports that Prince Alwaleed was considering strategic options for both FRHI and Four Seasons, including an IPO or merger. Has there been any internal buzz about something like that more recently? Fox: We do have a common shareholder in Prince Alwaleed with Four Seasons, and of course we’re both Toronto-based companies, so quite often there is speculation that a merger of some sort may happen. But there certainly are no plans or discussions about that now. Naturally as an organization we’re always looking at strategic opportunities, but at the moment there’s no weight to that speculation. HOTELS: Talk about your outlook going forward. If we were to talk again a year from now, what do you hope the biggest topics would be? Fox: We have massive growth going on right now, and I would like to continue with that growth, and I’d like to see even greater growth. I still think there are a lot of great destinations and customers that

would like to see our brands in other markets weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not in today. I think our story is all about growth right now.

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In Paris, the Ultimate Place to Watch a World Cup Match By SARAH MOROZ - JULY 3, 2014 3:00 PM

Le Royal Monceau hotel in Paris is offering luxurious, epicurean viewing experiences for the soccer tournament’s remaining rounds. As the World Cup moves into the quarterfinal, semifinal, and final rounds, one Paris establishment is offering the ultimate setting for watching a match: Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris, the grand Philippe Starck-redesigned hotel situated in the Eighth Arondissement. The hotel’s private theater, with seating for 99, will screen the playoff matches in live broadcast, enhanced with a few choice amenities. There will be strawberry and basil caipirinhas (in deference to the host country) and a pop-up Veuve Clicquot Champagne terrace (it’s still France, after all). There will be caramelized popcorn, made by the pastry chef and macaron maestro Pierre Hermé, to snack on, and a three-course dinner option from the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, La Cuisine. And there will be state-of-the-art televisions specially installed by Sony for the occasion. While the setting is opulent (and the dress code specifies “no board shorts or flip-flops”), the mood will be spirited, according to the hotel’s manager, Pierre-Alexandre Francin. “Guests love the fact that they’re allowed to let loose, scream and shout whenever someone scores a goal,” he says. 37 Avenue Hoche, leroyalmonceau.com. Dinner tickets are 200 – 500 euros; aperitif tickets are 70 – 100 euros. Quarterfinals are July 4 and 5; semifinals and the third-place match take place July 8, 9 and 12 and finals take place on July 13.

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Fairmont strings property experiences together for safari, beach package By Joe McCarthy July 21, 2014

Fairmont Safari Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is touring its African properties with a new package that brings guests on game drives, into luxury tents and snorkeling with tortoises. The new “Safari and Sand from Kenya to the Seychelles” expedition bundles some of the attractions available at each of the three participating hotels to provide guests with a diverse experience. As curated tours become more sought after, hotels will have to arrange similar cross-property programs. “The Bush & Beach trend came about because many of the guests traveling to our Kenya property decided to extend their African Safari holiday to the Seychelles for relaxation in paradise,” said Jennifer Greene, director of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in the Americas, New York. “Raffles Praslin Seychelles is the perfect complement after visiting the Maasai Mara. “The East African wildlife safari is quite distinctive as it’s the only region you can witness the great wildebeest migration,” he said. “It also boasts a diverse array of wildlife including the Big 5 – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo. “Unlike other African regions restricted to the roads, guests are able to get a close view of the animals in open four wheel drive vehicles.” Elephants and tortoises Travelers who reserve a space in the expedition begin at the Fairmont Mara Safari Club in Nairobi, Kenya, where they will stay in luxury tents.

Each tent is furnished with four poster, pillow-top beds, a private, three-piece bathroom and a veranda that peers over an adjacent river inhabited by hippos and crocodiles.

Accomodations at Fairmont Mara Safari Club At the first juncture, guests will head out into the bush early to search for the African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard and white/black rhinoceros. Elephant and rhinoceros populations are currently being eviscerated by poachers, making increased awareness of their plight imperative.

Fairmont Mara Safari Club Guests will also visit a local Masai village to witness traditional tribal songs and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adumuâ&#x20AC;? dance. Next, safari-goers will shift course at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel, where they will enjoy a more decadent experience in a more urban area.

Fairmont Norfolk Hotel Finally, guests will fly across the Indian Ocean to visit a sister property of Fairmont, Raffles Praslin, Seychelles. Here, guests will take another step away from the safari with a more traditional luxury hotel experience. Also, guests will get the chance to snorkel in the waters, take a trip to nearby islands to sea tortoises and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Vallée de Mai, home to the endemic Coco de Mer. “Affluent travelers who have seen it and done it all are seeking more experiential travel,” said Tiffany Dowd, founder and president of Luxe Social Media, Boston. “Luxury safaris are in high demand as people want high-end yet inspirational experiences,” she said. Social media boom Safaris have been consistently popular throughout the years. However, it is likely that the growth of social media has made “exotic” trips all the more coveted, since travelers can now boast about their journeys to a wider audience. Other hotel brands have unveiled safari excursions recently. For instance, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania, is encouraging fans to explore the Serengeti through a new interactive online safari experience. The “Into the Heart of Africa” online immersive tour permits guests to learn about Serengeti National Park via videos and photos. Prior to arriving at the resort it is now possible to have both a personal virtual tour of the safari, the lodge and the wildlife and gain valuable knowledge about the region (see story). Also, The Leading Hotels of the World catered to adventurous, affluent travelers through a partnership with The Shackleton & Selous Society to offer vacations and safaris in exotic destinations. The hotel group’s Leaders Club members received insider access to nature preserves and protected regions that are not offered to the public. To celebrate the partnership, the hotel group hosted the first Leaders Club Invitational Southern African Safari (see story). “For luxury safaris to be successful, authenticity must be conserved,” Ms. Dowd said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guests want life-enriching experiences with knowledgeable guides and rustic-luxury accommodations that will connect them not only physically but emotionally to a place,â&#x20AC;? she said. Final Take Joe Mccarthy, editorial assistant on Luxury Daily, New York http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNBmiTR9yWw Direct Link: http://www.luxurydaily.com/fairmont-strings-property-experiences-together-for-safaribeach-package/

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The renovation of some of the guest rooms at the Fairmont Singapore created more Premier King Bed rooms. (Fairmont Hotels & Resorts)

By TERRY GARDNER A redo of the Fairmont Singapore adds Premier Rooms as well as a new lobby. Even a hotel designed by I.M. Pei needs an occasional update â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially with the tourism boom in Singapore. Fairmont Singapore recently completed a multimillion-dollar makeover that added a new lobby and a new ultimate standard room category called Fairmont Premier. The lobby boasts art installations and an adjacent hip bar called Anti:Dote.

The lobby of the Fairmont Singapore features a chandelier composed of about 800 hand-blown Bohemian crystal glass balls. (Fairmont Hotels & Resorts)

In North Tower, 365 guest rooms were refreshed, and most became Fairmont Premier rooms. When I checked room rates online, Premier rooms cost $20 to $40 more. The redesign blends modern and Peranakan traditions. Pernakan is a blend of colonial Chinese and Malaysian customs and crafts. “In line with our vision to create stay experiences that embrace the unique cultures, traditions and heritage of the extraordinary locale in Singapore, we have incorporated modern interpretations of design elements that are distinctly local,” hotel manager Carlos Monterde said in an email. He said the lobby’s signature chandelier took one month to install. Each of its 800 Bohemian crystal glass balls was individually hand blown in the Czech Republic. “Playing With Wind” was designed by Petra Dickova of Lasvit, a leading Czech design and manufacturing firm. Dickova also designed the handcrafted glass art lighting fixture for the Boodles boutique at the Savoy in London. Singapore is adding hotel rooms to its stock and expects to have 60,000 hotel rooms by 2014. The Fairmont’s 769 guest rooms are part of the 60,000 rooms Singapore is expected to have by 2015, making it one of the fastest-growing hotel markets. Info: Fairmont Singapore, (888) 340-5959 Follow us on Twitter at @latimestravel Copyright © 2014, Los Angeles Times Direct Link: http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-singapore-fairmont-update-20140717story.html

Frolicking on Devil’s Isle BY KRISTIN TABLANG JULY 20, 2014 Floating in the middle of the Atlantic is a picturesque brush of land enveloped by crystal blue, peppered with prismatic structures meant to emulate its surrounding coral…

Nicknamed the “Devil’s Isle” by the Spaniards who first stumbled upon its treacherous reefs, the petite, hook-shaped nation is nowadays simply known as Bermuda. Famous for being the site of the mystifying “Devil’s Triangle” (where many ships and planes have mysteriously perished in the past), and unique fashion of using abbreviated trousers as formal business wear, the vibrant country is situated about 700 miles off the coast of North Carolina—not in the Caribbean, as many mistakenly believe.

The hot spot—located just two to three hours away via nonstop flight from a number of major cities along the U.S. east coast including New York, Boston, and Miami—is rarely affected by tropical storms and is blessed with pleasant warm weather year-round, making the balmy locale without a doubt the Atlantic’s most brilliant jewel. Haute Living recently ventured to the small British territory to soak in the sights and sounds of a country whose 22 square miles of lush land are split into nine equal-sized “parishes,” and flavored by roughly 65,000 “onions” (as its laid-back and cheery locals like to call themselves). Brimming with secret treasures—including a slew of under-explored nooks even its own locals aren’t privy to—it’s the perfect hideaway for jaded urbanites looking to escape the drab grays, smoky air, and exhausting bustle of the city scene. Read on for the top spots in which to stay, play, and bask in the sun on Bermuda’s main isle…

Where to Stay The Fairmont Hamilton Princess After recently debuting phase one of its incredible $90 million facelift, the “Pink Palace”—located in the city of Hamilton, the island’s capital—has certainly earned the right to call itself the premier luxury destination on the island.

The Fairmont Hamilton Princess

Book one of the resplendent guest rooms located in the historic hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newly revamped Poinciana Wing, which showcases exquisite one-bedroom suites appointed with all new furnishings and opulent detailing, including a king-size bed, a pull-out sofa, an office desk, and a five-piece marble bath complete with a soak tub and separate rainfall shower.

The one-bedroom suite in the Fairmont Hamilton Princessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Poinciana Wing features a luxuriant king-size bed and a marble bath (shown below).

Splashed with a cool palette of azure hues inspired by the sea and sky, the sophisticated quarters— poised steps from the hotel’s glittering infinity pool—boast balconies that overlook panoramic views of Hamilton Harbor or the Hamilton Princess’ manicured garden.

View of Hamilton Harbor and the hotel’s infinity pool from the balcony of one of the Poinciana Wing’s luxuriant one-bedroom suites.

If you’re craving the ultimate VIP treatment, go for gold… Fairmont Gold, that is. The luxe add-on grants you a slew of extra posh conveniences, including access to the hotel’s exclusive Fairmont Gold Lounge, where you can relish a complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon canapés (not to mention free high-speed internet) during your stay.

The Fairmont Gold Lounge at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Photo Credit: www.caribbeantravel.com

What to Do With an infinite number of activities to offer, Bermuda caters to thrill-seekers, nature-lovers, art aficionados, beach bummers, and everyone in between. Below we’ve rounded up a handful of our favorite ways to past the time on the action-packed island, from snorkeling and spelunking, to shopping and high-speed seafaring.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art

For art buffs, the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is a must-see. Smack dab in the lush Botanical Gardens, the charming institution houses over 1,500 pieces of priceless paintings by a parade of prominent artists, including Georgia O’Keeffe, Albert Gleizes, Charles Demuth, and Winslow Homer. One of our favorite exhibitions features the legendary Mark Twain, who frequented the “happy little paradise” many times in his life and famously remarked, “You can go to heaven if you want—I’d rather stay here in Bermuda.” [Quick tip: If you'd love an inside look at some of the museum's most prized paintings, just ask its founder and creative director Tom Butterfield for a private tour of the institution's "secret stash"; he'd be happy to grant you a rare glimpse of magnificent works such as Marsden Hartley's "Movement," and Albert Gleizes' "Portrait of Juliette," pictured below.]

Left: Marsden Hartley’s “Movement” (1916) — Right: Albert Gleizes’ “Portrait of Juliette” (1917)

If you’d rather spend an afternoon lounging by the sea, however, there’s a stunning number of immaculate public beaches you can idle on—tranquil spans dotted by shockingly fewer people than you’d imagine, given the beauty of their pink swaths of sand and turquoise waters. For those looking to kick back and relax while sipping a few drinks amidst a friendly mix of locals and tourists, head to Horseshoe Bay, by far the island’s most photographed shore.

Horseshoe Bay

Just 20 minutes from the Hamilton Princess via a scenic ferry ride (and five minutes away via shuttle from its sister hotel, the Fairmont Southampton), the lounge chair-touting beaut is sweetened by a beachside cafe and water equipment rental shop, which offers a cool variety of floats, water skis, and snorkeling gear. [Quick tip: if you grow weary of the throngs at the popular Bay, venture down one of the little trails that cut through the nearby park; they'll lead you to quainter coves that afford far more peace and quiet.]

Adventurers looking to get an assorted taste of all that Bermuda offers—from its rich history and culture, to its spectacular nature and waterscapes—should take advantage of the Hidden Gems of Bermuda, Ltd. experience, an all-inclusive eco-tour that allows you to explore a handful of aweinspiring locales most Bermudians don’t even know exist.

St. David’s Island

Led by Ashley Harris—an extremely passionate “onion” and certified Bermuda expert—the jampacked excursion starts off in the wondrous depths of Tom Moore’s Jungle, the island’s one and only tropical forest, nestled in Sandys Parish. There you’ll have the exciting opportunity to cliff-jump into Blue Hole, a glistening sinkhole inhabited by countless fish and shrouded by greenery.

Blue Hole – located in Blue Hole Park in Tom Moore’s Jungle

The quick dip is followed by spelunking in Subway Cave—a subterranean cavern embellished with chandeliers of stalactites and stalagmites made from seawater-dissolved limestone. Afterward, swim inside Walsingham Cave—an inky chamber whose carved stone steps lead down into a deep crystalline pool.

Walsingham Cave – Tom Moore’s Jungle

During the easy-going hike from one site to another, learn all about the jungle’s fascinating history while interacting with its wide variety of flora, such as Bermuda’s endemic palmetto (whose rich sap is used in the making of “Bibby,” a very potent tipple); flamboyant Royal Poinciana tree (whose vivid red flowers lend to its fiery appearance when in full bloom); and oleander, a lovely yet deceptive flower whose sap is deadly when ingested.

Bermudian Flora – Clockwise, from left to right: the Bermuda Palmetto, the Royal Poinciana tree, and Oleander blossoms

You’ll then get the opportunity to marvel at the island from a bird’s eye view while standing atop one of its highest peaks, St. David’s Battery—a historic fort landmark adorned with canons neighboring St. David’s Lighthouse, whose 86 steps you may or may not choose to climb (though given the splendid view that awaits at its acme, we highly recommend that you do).

View from atop St. David’s Lighthouse

Our absolute favorite portion of the tour comes after lunch: snorkeling with enchanting tropical fish around gorgeous coral reefs at a secluded, serene sweep nestled within Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve (a former NASA radar site that houses a number of beautiful beaches within its 12 gated—yet 100% public—acres).

Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve

If you’re seeking genuine solitude, there’s no better place to go to than the wonderfully preserved national park, snug within St. George’s Parish. Though it may be a bit farther than some of Bermuda’s more popular beaches, the unparalleled tranquility it offers makes it well worth the trek. [Quick tip: Don't settle on the first beach you encounter, right off the Reserve's entrance; instead, once you enter, make your way to its second or third swath of pristine shore... we guarantee you'll find it equally beguiling, yet far less crowded.]

Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve

For those looking to do a bit of shopping during their stay, Front Street—which runs along Hamilton Harbor—is lined with a potpourri of high-end shops, offering everything from designer clothing and jewelry, to luxe liquor. If you’re interested in browsing trinkets and arts and crafts handmade by locals, take a stroll down The Walkway, a narrow street known for its rainbow assortment of splendid boutiques.

Front Street Photo Credit: Gwen Hernandez

Last but not least, we dare you to embark on a thrilling “Round the Island” adventure on the WildCat, the only boat that’ll tour you around the isle’s entire perimeter. Offering an adrenalin-pumping sightseeing experience, the high-speed vessel—which slices through the ocean at around 60 miles per hour—is not for the faint of heart.

WildCat Boat moored at the Dockyard

Departing from the Dockyard, the open-top craft stops by a number of noteworthy points along the island’s coastline, including Castle Harbour, Tuckers Point (also known as Billionaires’ Row), and St. George’s Kings Square. You’ll even get a glimpse of a bona fide shipwreck, now home to scads of sea creatures…

Bermudian Shipwreck

[Quick tip: Bring a pair of sunglasses with you aboard the speed demon; without shades, your peepers are sure to take a harsh beating from the wind, keeping you from fully enjoying the (quite literally) breathtaking trip. Also, for the wildest ride possible, opt for a front row seat.]

The Dockyard

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Signature Hotel Desserts July 9, 2014 Ispahan: Le Royal Monceau, Raffles P aris The grande dame of Parisian hotels that reopened in 2010 after a thorough makeover, Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris may be memorable for many things: its original Art Deco bones, Philippe Starck’s flamboyant leather-andsteel touches, the luxe minimalism of the Spa My Blend by Clarins. But no Instagram pictures from your stay will impress more than those of the Ispahan—the hotel’s signature macarons by master pâtissier Pierre Hermé. Made with a rose-petal cream, fresh raspberries and lychees and rose wafers baked to perfection, the pink confection is the embodiment of la vie en rose.Rooms start at $1,020; 37 Av. Hoche; 33-1/42-9988-00;leroyalmonceau.com.

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Miss Spot? Check into a hotel with a loaner pet Posted on July 6th, 2014 by Harriet Baskas Love your pet but can’t take it along with you when you travel? Then consider staying at a hotel that will loan you a dog, a cat or a fish. Here’s a story I put together for CNBC Road Warrior:

Fluffy pillows might make hotel guests feel welcome, but sometimes face time with a floppy-eared mutt is what a road warrior might be craving. That’s why the Red Mountain Resort in St. George, Utah, offers the Pound Puppy Hike, a complimentary amenity that matches guests with a puppy or dog from a local shelter for hikes on scenic trails in the area. “We know that busy executives are visiting the property to recharge and disconnect yet stay active and not sit around,” said resort general manager Tracey Welsh. The Humane Society of the United States estimated in 2012 that there were pets in 62 percent of American households, so in Aspen, Colorado, guests missing their own pets are pointed to the Aspen Animal Shelter, http://stuckattheairport.com/2014/07/06/miss-spot-check-into-a-hotel-with-a-loaner-pet/

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which welcomes short-term volunteers and charges no fee to loan dogs for in-town walks or day-long hikes. “The outings provide exercise and socialization for the dogs and often lead to successful adoptions,” said Aspen Animal Shelter director Seth Sachson. Some pet-friendly Aspen hotels, such as The Little Nell and the Mountain House Lodge, waive pet fees that can reach $125 per stay for guests that invite lucky shelter dogs to spend the night. And both The Little Nell and the Hotel Jerome provide shuttle service to and from the shelter, said Sachson. Friendly “canine ambassadors” greet guests at eight North American Fairmont hotels and many of those dogs can be booked for walks or runs around town. At the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, it is Mavis and Beau, while at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, the concierge has a special appointment book for walks or runs with the very popular Catie and Carly. In addition to being a bonus for younger guests (and their parents), “the program results in higher guest satisfaction and more personalized guest experiences, while positioning the hotels as unique and distinctive in their respective destinations,” said Hadley Schroll, a spokeswoman for FRHI Hotels & Resorts, which owns the Fairmont brand. While offering loaner dogs, like loaner sports equipment, may give a hotel a leg up on its competition, “even programs with the best intentions are still objectifying animals” and putting some at risk, said Lisa Marcotte, business development manager for pet insurance provider Trupanion. “Those who have no commitment to an animal are less inclined to care for them properly or keep them from injuring people and damaging property,” she said. There’s no need to worry about personal injury with Maya, Louie or George, the kitties that will sleep in a guest room for no charge at the Vintage Inn in Yountville, Calif., or with the free loaner goldfish offered through the “Guppy Love” program at Kimpton Hotels.

The program started in 1997 when the Hotel Monaco Seattle (part of the Kimpton collection) added a goldfish companion to the in-room dining menu. “It was an option at the bottom of the menu where guests could order it for $5 and we would often surprise VIP guests with a goldfish upon arrival as a fun amenity,” said hotel http://stuckattheairport.com/2014/07/06/miss-spot-check-into-a-hotel-with-a-loaner-pet/

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spokeswoman Melanie Blair. Instead of cashing in on what became a very popular demand, the hotel decided to make the loaner fish amenity complimentary for all guests and, eventually, so did all 61 Kimpton hotels. And while no fish rental fees are collected, the goldfish seem to be earning their keep. “While we initially chose the Monaco for its location, and for the wine hour, we now choose it because of the goldfish,” said Liz Phillips, a middle school teacher from Portland, Ore. whose family stays at the Hotel Monaco Seattle each Thanksgiving. “The first year, we walked into the hotel room to find two fish bowls housing two huge goldfish with a note saying that the fish were named “Bella” and “Gabbie,” the names of our own children. Our kids were thrilled and after that that experience there was no way we could ever stay anywhere else. Like

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One Response to “Miss Spot? Check into a hotel with a loaner pet” 1. Shereen Travels Cheap | Jul 7, 2014 at 11:23 am I love this idea. It’s always hard to sleep without my dog, at least on that first night away from home. I’d also take advantage of it when traveling alone. It’s always nice to have a cuddle buddy

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The Fairmont Kea Lani’s new Willow Stream Spa was recently voted as the Top Spa in Hawai’i by readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine. The all-suite resort was also recognized amongst the state’s Top 10 hotels and resorts. The two coveted awards follow $70 million in renovations to the hotel over the past three years, including the addition of the 9,000 squarefoot Willow Stream Spa which opened earlier this year. Each year, Travel + Leisure Magazine polls its 4.8 million readers to vote on their favorite hotels, resorts and spas across the world resulting in the magazine’s coveted World’s Best List. The Fairmont Kea Lani’s Willow Stream Spa earned its first place title with a score of 95.33 out of 100 based on a combination of ambience, treatments, service, facilities and value. The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui received top scores based on rooms, location, service, restaurants, and value. The new Willow Stream Spa encompasses 9,000 square feet which includes eight manicure and pedicure stations, one make-up station, three outdoor spa cabanas and 13 interior treatment suites. The Nalu (Wave) Suite features Maui’s only state-of-the art wave massage table that simulates the feeling of floating and the Wailele (Waterfall) Suite offers a multiple-nozzle Vichy Shower for signature body services and scrubs. Additional features include multiple sensory experience showers inspired by varieties of Maui rain, steam and sauna, a soothing pālolo (mud) bar and an invigorating hot stone foot bed. The new spa features locally-inspired experiences that combine Maui-sourced products, oils and herbs with ancient Hawaiian tradition, as well as the latest in spa technology. Discerning travelers can now experience Willow Stream Spa and The Fairmont Kea Lani firsthand with the new Suite Aloha Savings package. This special offer includes up to 40% off rates for accommodations in a onebedroom suite or a spacious 2- or 3-bedroom villa and is available for travel between August 25 - September 2 and/or September 27 - December 19, 2014. Rates start at $329 USD per night in a Fairmont Suite category. For more information, visit Fairmont.com/KeaLani. Located on the pristine white sands of Wailea, The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui is Hawaii’s only luxury oceanfront resort featuring spacious suites and villas. This distinctive hotel encompasses 22 acres of tropical landscape and offers authentic Hawaiian cultural experiences and warm and personal service which portray the essence of aloha. A luxurious haven in one of the most scenic places on earth, the resort rests gracefully on Polo Beach, situated on the sunny southwest shores of Maui. Launched in 2001, Willow Stream is the award-winning signature spa brand of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Located in some of the most beautiful places in the world, each of the Willow Stream Spas draw on the nature, essence and energy of its surroundings – from the desert, the mountains, the sea or the pulse of a cityscape – and all offer Fairmont’s unique brand of luxury and outstanding service. Coupled with authentic spa experiences and a place to escape for both solitude and socializing, Willow Stream Spas simply make you feel fantastic. From the sun washed stone mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona to the vibrant city of Shanghai, Willow Stream Spas inspire living with abundant energy. For more information and all Willow Stream Spa locations, please call 1-800-441-1414.

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Fairmont strings property experiences together for safari, beach package By Joe McCarthy July 21, 2014

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Fairmont San Francisco, A Classic Property with Modern Comforts It was 1907 when the first Fairmont hotel, Fairmont San Francisco, made its debut atop Nob Hill. Today, the Fairmont boasts more than 60 resorts and I’ve had the good fortune to stay in many of these world-class lodgings, including the Fairmont Masai Mara in Kenya, the Fairmont Jasper in the Canadian Rockies, and recently, the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island of Hawaii. All are excellent, but some of their more historic properties like the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC, tend to have smaller rooms. So I was surprised and delighted to step into our spacious room at the Fairmont San Francisco, which offered more than enough breathing space for our family of four. After a recent $21 million renovation, the place never looked better! The grand lobby and adjacent Laurel Court Restaurant is a wonderful welcome mat to the city of San Francisco. I also enjoyed roaming the long hallway off the lobby that has photographs of all the presidents who stayed here and documents the drafting of the UN Charter in the hotel’s Garden Room in 1945. Nearby in the Venetian Room, Tony Bennett first sang, “I Left my Heart in San Francisco.” Pets are welcome and there’s a small rooftop garden off the meeting rooms where you can roam outside. We loved jumping into taxis and riding down the steep hill, with views of the bay every which way. I’d definitely recommend the hotel to our clientele. Posted by Steve Jermanok on 07/30/14 at 06:00 AM Lodging • (0) Comments • Permalink •

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