Let there be no doubt: we're going to have to rely on AccorHotels in North America. The hotel group, which made official the redemption of Fairmont Raffles two years ago, is logically nurturing major ambitions across the Atlantic. As a symbol, the most recent inauguration of the Fairmont brand took place at Austin the 5 MarchThis marks the arrival of the brand's second largest hotel worldwide, and its first in the US market.
Kevin FridChief Operating Officer for North and Central America at AccorHotels, is quick to point to a "new era" in the hotel industry. strategic opening for AccorHotels ". He continued: " Fairmont Austin is the first in a series of top-of-the-range developments which mark a period of significant growth for the Group and its brands in North and Central America. Other major openings planned over the next 18 to 24 months include the iconic Fairmont Century Plaza at Los AngelesSofitel Mexico Reforma in Mexico City, Fairmont Costa Canuva on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico, Fairmont Saint Lucia at Sunset Bay in the Caribbean, and a number of projects to be announced shortly, which could lead to the creation of the Fairmont Saint Lucia. introduce new brands to the region ".
With no less than 1048 roomsthe Fairmont Austin is what you might call a "jumbo jet", capable of catering to the needs of individual business travellers - in fact, the establishment has taken up residence right in the heart of the city. Central Business District (CBD) - but above all for large corporate events. The Fairmont Austin has more than 13,000 m² of meeting spaceand even has direct access to the Convention Center via the Red River Canopy Walk. The new establishment also boasts a strong restaurant offering, with five restaurants and bars, a vast outdoor swimming poolThe hotel also boasts a state-of-the-art spa and fitness centre. The hotel is also part of the brand's VIP programme, Fairmont GoldThe 131 rooms are located on the 32nd and 35th floors.
host larger conferences, attract more tourists and business travellers
For Kevin Frid, " The opening of the Fairmont Austin is truly changing the economic structure of the capital of Texas. With events such as South by Southwest and Austin City Limits(...) Austin is experiencing a strong demand for additional hotel rooms and event space. The Fairmont Austin will give the city the opportunity to host larger conferences, attract more tourists and business travellers, and increase the city's ability to attract more visitors.employ over 900 peoplewhich will continue to support Austin's economy "says Kevin Frid.
