TRAVEL GREEN WITH FAIRMONT

-Experiences Where Luxury and a Conscience Co-exist -

TORONTO, March 24, 2008 - For those keen to be green, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to introduce packages that highlight the best of the destination, while providing enriching experiences and supporting eco-minded organizations. Fairmont long ago made a pledge to preserve the places in which we live and work by initiating the Green Partnership Program, an award-winning, company-wide commitment to minimizing our impact on the planet. As part of this multi-faceted approach to responsible tourism, Fairmont makes it easy for guests to combine luxury and sustainability during their travels.  

A full listing of experiences can be found at www.fairmont.com/press and can be booked by calling 1-866-840-8129.  Please note that www.fairmont.com/promo/green2008 will be live April 1, 2008 for forward issues.

United States

·          Birdwatchers can check out the Blue Hills Adventure package at The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston.  Made famous by Harry Potter’s Hedwig, the snowy owl is the commonwealth’s largest owl, and the hotel supports research through the Snowy Owl Telemetry Project at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum.  Package includes overnight accommodation, Birds of Massachusetts Field Guide, two tickets to the Blue Hills Trailside Museum and a donation to the Snowy Owl Telemetry Project.  Rates start from $279 per night, March 1 to December 30, 2008.  Overnight guests in Hybrid vehicles receive complimentary valet parking.

·          At The Fairmont Dallas, guests can Nurture Nature with overnight accommodation, admission for two to the 66-acre Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens located on the shores of nearby White Rock Lake, a gourmet picnic for two with keepsake basket, and complimentary valet parking at both the Hotel and the Arboretum.  Rates per night from $289, year-round.

·          The Fairmont Washington’s Panda Package offers fun for all ages with accommodation and a Zoo Welcome Kit, including disposable camera, zoo activity book, coupons, stuffed panda, and access to the Panda Exhibit at The Washington Zoo.  The hotel will make a $10 donation to the Giant Panda Conservation Fund for each night booked.  Rates from $199 per night, year-round.

·          Going Green to See Chicago at The Fairmont Chicago offers two nights’ accommodation, two adult 2-day Go Chicago Cards (includes admission to over 25 of Chicago's best attractions, museums, activities and tours) and two 2-day Visitor Passes valid for unlimited rides on all Chicago Transit Authority city buses and trains. For each package booked, $10 will be donated to Chicago Gateway Green, an organization dedicated to the beautification of Chicago.   Two-night package rates from $516 per room, year-round. 

Canada

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