My Hotel Geek » Hotel http://www.myhotelgeek.com Discover the luxurious hospitality industry with Isabelle Houle Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:00:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 5 reasons to book Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix this winter http://www.myhotelgeek.com/2009/02/02/5-reasons-to-book-fairmont-le-manoir-richelieu-in-charlevoix-this-winter/ http://www.myhotelgeek.com/2009/02/02/5-reasons-to-book-fairmont-le-manoir-richelieu-in-charlevoix-this-winter/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:00:40 +0000 zelaurent http://www.myhotelgeek.com/?p=291 1.  Many onsite activities and great skiing in the region with plenty of snow

2.  Superb culinary experience at the 3 restaurants and in-room dining

3. Friendly local staff and comfortable accommodation in historic 1929, fully restored, property

4.  Affordable rates for your meetings or family getaway

5.  The hotel gives back to the local community with La Tablée des Chefs

Enjoy the video showcasing our beautiful region and Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu!  See you in Charlevoix this winter!

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Dubai Palm IslandI can’t keep up with all of the new mega projects under construction. I lived in Dubai for 2 years from 2002-2004 and would not recognize the city as it has changed so much and so fast.

In 2006, 6.5 million people visited Dubai and the projection for 2015 is 15 million. Bed units will reach 62,000 by the end of 2008. Just to compare, Las Vegas welcomed 38,9 million visitors last year and has 133,000 hotel rooms while Hong Kong had 25 million guests and Macau 22 million.

BawadiAfter Burj Al Arab, Burj Dubai, The Palm, The World, Dubai is once again home of the world’s most ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment project: The Bawadi Project in Dubailand. This Middle East very own Orlando will take 8 years to be completed and will offer 31 hotels and 29,200 rooms. The ”city within a city” will be 10 km long and will offer amusement centres, shopping malls, theatres, restaurants and convention centre.

I can’t wait to go back to the UAE, to see my friends and discover again this unbelievable fast growing destination.

]]> http://www.myhotelgeek.com/2008/01/10/dubai-the-leading-world-class-business-and-leisure-travel-destination/feed/ 1 The Fairmont Mayakoba: a unique luxurious Mexican Resort http://www.myhotelgeek.com/2008/01/08/the-fairmont-mayakoba-a-unique-luxurious-mexican-resort/ http://www.myhotelgeek.com/2008/01/08/the-fairmont-mayakoba-a-unique-luxurious-mexican-resort/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:00:09 +0000 Isabelle Houle http://www.myhotelgeek.com/2008/01/08/the-fairmont-mayakoba-a-unique-luxurious-mexican-resort/ Last month, I had the chance to spend 8 fabulous nights at our 5 diamond resort on the Riviera Maya, The Fairmont Mayakoba. There is so much to say about this place that I will dedicate a series of 3 articles about this unusual concept of 401 fabulous villa and casita units spread out in the mangrove forest and in front of the sea.

The Fairmont MayakobaThe Fairmont Hotel is part of the Mayakoba Resort, a unique community of luxury brands. 4 more developments are under construction in that pristine white beach setting: Viceroy, Rosewood, Banyan Tree and the last one not announced yet by Madrid-based land owner and developer Obrascón Huarte Lain (OHL).

Designed around a network of crystal clear waterways, The Fairmont Mayakoba encompasses 45 acres within a master-planned luxury community that includes an 18-hole Greg Norman golf course.

Mayakoba embraces local ecology and was developed after an extensive 6 year study by a team of engineers, architects, biologists, hydrologists and hoteliers. There is no other place like it and I will return for sure!

The Mayan Trilogy:

  • The Fairmont Mayakoba: a unique luxurious Mexican Resort
  • The Fairmont Mayakoba: Restaurantes – Una experiencia única (to follow)
  • The Fairmont Mayakoba: El Camaleón golf course and Willow Stream Spa (to follow)
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My Hotel Geek is a blog about premium hotels development and acquisition, historic restorations and the next generation of hotels in key city and resort destinations. I’ll also introduce you to current and past hotel gurus, tell you their stories, their legacies, talk about new hotel trends and share recipes from our world-class renowned Executives Chefs.

Take a trip around the world and participate in this interesting journey with me. I look forward to reading your comments and feedback.

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