Fairmont Hotels & Resorts News

Fairmont set for Japan debut
Accor is introducing its luxury Fairmont brand to Japan, with Fairmont Tokyo slated to open in 2025.

Ireland’s extraordinary Carton House enters new chapter
A new chapter in the centuries-old story of Carton House began last summer, when the extensive two-year, multimillion-euro, complete refurbishment was unveiled. The renewed splendour of the great estate was uncovered following a magnificent refurbishment of the original house, surrounding hotel and stunning grounds.


Aurelio Giraudo takes up new Dubai challenge for Accor
Aurelio Giraudo has been appointed the Cluster General Manager for Accor, overlooking iconic hospitality businesses in Dubai, including Fairmont The Palm, Mövenpick Jumeirah Lakes Towers, RIVA Beach Club and the Palm Jumeirah’s newest boutique hotel offering, Th8 Palm, Managed by Accor. BTN finds out more…

First hotel brands unveiled for Red Sea Development
The Red Sea Development Company has announced the signing of nine hotel management agreements with international hotel brands to operate resorts in the first phase of the project.

AHIC 2021: Accor confirms plans for Fairmont Djibouti
Set to open in 2024, the hotel will feature 155 rooms and ten serviced apartments, with five food and beverage outlets combined with 1,398 sqm of events facilities.

Tebay appointed to key position with the American Bar
The Savoy has welcomed Shannon Tebay to the position of head bartender at the world-renowned American Bar. Tebay will join the property in August from New York’s Death & Company.

McGowan takes up new leadership role with Fairmont Empress
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Dan McGowan as general manager of Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC. He will lead the overall operations at the property.

Mangan to lead Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel
One of the most significant and historic country house hotels in Ireland, the property will join the Accor-owned brand following its reopening in June.

Brown to lead Fairmont Windsor Park
Fairmont Windsor Park has unveiled its senior team taking on the prestigious and enviable task of opening what promises to be one of the most anticipated new hotels of 2021.

Accor to take Fairmont into Australia with Queensland property
Accor is planning to bring the luxury Fairmont brand to Australia for the first time. The hospitality giant has unveiled plans to open the Fairmont Port Douglas in Far North Queensland in 2023.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Fine dining on the Palm Jumeriah
With so much on offer it can be a challenge to keep up with the best culinary options on offer on the Palm Jumeirah. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour of the best-of-the-best