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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Gives Dog Owners & Their Pups Something To Celebrate This International Dog Day

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6 days ago

July 29, 2025

From the Rockies to Sonoma, Fairmont welcomes four-legged guests with world class hospitality and adorable Fairmont Canine Ambassadors across the globe

July 29, 2025 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world-leading hospitality group Accor, invites guests to celebrate International Dog Day on August 26, with heartwarming stays that go beyond just “pet friendly”, which ‘Make Special Happen’ for all of its guests. While Fairmont embraces this special holiday with a series of paw-fect offerings, Fairmont’s global hotels and resorts continue to offer top-tier service and dog pampering all year round across its iconic destinations globally.

Celebrate International Dog Day with Fairmont’s Canine Ambassadors who offer a warm welcome to travelers and their furry companions at select locations. This team of primed pooches provides a special comfort by greeting guests in the lobby, accompanying them on walks and filling in whenever travelers are missing their own furry friends back at home. Dog lovers can find their own Canine Ambassador at these Fairmont hotels:

Serene is the gentle Golden Retriever named, ‘Chief Happiness Officer’ (CHO) at the just opened Fairmont Tokyo, greeting guests at Fairmont’s first location in Japan
Calla, the Golden Retriever, loves being the first face to greet guests at the main entrance of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. When she isn’t welcoming new friends at the Main Lodge, she can be found taking long walks along Lac Beauvert and sneaking the occasional treat
Cori Copley, the Insta-famous black Lab at Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, proudly follows in her predecessor’s paw steps as the hotel’s most photographed team member. Beloved by travelers and locals alike, Cori can even serve as a ceremonial witness for onsite weddings booked through the hotel’s Pawfect Union package
Georgie, the yellow Labrador at Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown, is a celebrated part of the guest experience, she is known for lobby greetings and sometimes attends breaks between guest meetings
At Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, guests are greeted by beloved lobby Labradors, Ella and Elly, and can take part in the hotel’s pet program that includes in-room beds, treats, and a curated list of dog-friendly activities in the city
Chardonnay at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa is named Director of Pet Relations and can be found roaming the grounds of the resort, ready to greet guests with a big Golden Retriever smile. Trained by Napa-based Canine Guardians, Chardonnay’s friendly nature and service-dog skills make her the perfect greeter for guests and their pets
Fairmont is committed to ensuring all guests, including four legged, receive luxury and personalized service. Across the portfolio, many properties offer bespoke amenities and services, designed to ensure each pet is as comfortable as its human. Popular pup-tastic experiences are available at multiple Fairmont properties helping guests celebrate International Dog Day and beyond, with their furry friend, including:

Dine Like Puppy Royalty with In-Room Gourmet Menus

Canine companions staying at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Fairmont Copley Plaza can enjoy the finer things in life with gourmet, room-service style dog menus featuring locally inspired, protein-rich meals. Whether curled up fireside in Jasper or an après-adventure in Banff, dogs can dine in style with chef-crafted dishes that include indulgent touches like Boston’s Codfish & Caviar – and yes, the service includes a fancy caviar bump.

Tail Wagging Welcomes

At various Fairmont properties such as Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Fairmont Château Whistler, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Tokyo, or The Plaza – A Fairmont Managed Hotel, canine guests are greeted with more than just open arms. Upon arrival, pups receive their own cozy dog bed, bowls filled with fresh water, and a special dog-friendly welcome gift to kick off their stay. At The Plaza – A Fairmont Managed Hotel, up to two dogs per room are welcome with no size or weight limit and no additional pet fee. The Pampered Pup Package offers pets a custom Plaza-embroidered doggie bathrobe, and doggie-treat-tier filled with dog-friendly macarons (ingredients: oat flour, honey, coconut oil, all-natural yogurt filling of various flavors).

Accommodations are thoughtfully designed with pets in mind – spacious enough for four-legged friends to stretch out and relax in comfort while their owners soak in mountain or city views. Whether it’s your pup’s first stay or fifteenth, Fairmont ensures that every furry guest feel right at home.

Paw-sitively Perfect Dog Walking Services

Whether you’re hitting the slopes, heading to the spa, or exploring the city, Fairmont makes sure your pet is well cared for while you’re away. At Fairmont Waterfront, dog walking services can be arranged upon request through trusted local partners – perfect for giving pets a break while you take one too. In Seattle, Fairmont Olympic offers dog walking as part of its curated Canine Club experience, making it easy to explore knowing your companion is in good hands.

Explore Together with Dog-Friendly City Guides

At both Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront and Fairmont Banff Springs, the concierge offers curated travel guides for dog-loving travelers – highlighting scenic local parks, dog-friendly patios, and nearby trails for morning walks or sunset strolls. These guides help turn every outing into a canine-friendly adventure.

Capture the Moment with Custom Pet Portraits

Commemorate your dog’s luxurious stay with a one-of-a-kind keepsake at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. The hotel partners with a local artist to offer custom pet portraits that capture your pup’s personality. Whether it’s a painted masterpiece or illustrated print, this is the perfect way to remember your dog’s Sonoma escape.

#FAIRMONTLOVESDOGS

Fairmont is proud to celebrate International Dog Day across its global portfolio. Guests are encouraged to share their Canine Ambassador meet-and-greets and pet travel stories using the hashtag #FairmontLovesDogs.

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TAJGVK Hotels & Resorts Ltd Announces Q1 Fy 2025-2026 Financial Results

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54 minutes ago

August 4, 2025

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HYDERABAD, AUGUST 4, 2025: TAJGVK Hotels & Resorts Ltd reported its results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2025.

STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2025

Dr. GVK Reddy, Chairman TAJGVK Hotels & Resorts Ltd said, “TAJGVK has reported its best first quarter performance, led by a 15% growth in operating revenue to INR 106.39 crores. Other Income for the quarter includes INR 20.21 Crores towards the dividend received from Green Woods Palaces and Resorts Private Limited, a joint venture company. The outlook for the coming quarters remains strong given the sustained demand buoyancy in the markets we are present in.”

Key Highlights:

1. Greenwoods Palaces & Resorts Private Limited – a JV company, which operates Taj Santacruz, Mumbai, reported an income of INR 54.45 Crore with an EBITDA of INR 20.62 Crore in Q1, FY 2026.

2. IHCL’s iconic brand Taj is ranked as India’s Strongest Brand 2025 and World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance-UK. TAJGVK has five Taj branded hotels in its portfolio.

About TAJGVK Hotels & Resorts Limited

TAJGVK has a portfolio of five hotels that includes Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, Taj Deccan, Hyderabad, Taj Club House Chennai, Taj Chandigarh and Vivanta Hyderabad, Begumpet. TAJGVK Hotels & Resorts Limited is a Joint venture between the GVK Group and The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL). It also co-owns Taj Santacruz, Mumbai through its JV company, Green Woods Palaces and Resorts Private Limited.

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Lions Tour a roaring success for Accor hotels

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3 hours ago

August 4, 2025

Ruth Hogan

Torrential rains couldn’t dampen the spirits of Sydney hoteliers this weekend, with rugby fans packing out hotels for the final test of The British and Irish Lions Tour.

A crowd of 80,312 attended Saturday night’s Wallabies v Lions match at Accor Stadium, with Accor hotels also having cause for celebration, reportinga combined occupancy of 97% for Sydney Centre and 95% for Sydney West.

Sydney is the last city to experience the Lions effect, which Accor has declared “a nationwide tourism triumph”, with tens of thousands of travelling fans driving record hotel occupancies and major economic benefits across the country.

Saturday night’s game drew a crowd of 80,312 rugby fans to Accor Stadium

“From Perth to Sydney, the influx of international and domestic visitors is driving exceptional results for our hotels and the broader visitor economy,” said Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer, Adrian Williams.

“This tour is a powerful reminder of the impact major sporting events have in energising cities, filling hotels, and supporting restaurants, bars, and attractions nationwide.”

For the majority of games, Accor hotels in hosting cities achieved occupancy rates above 90%.

In Adelaide, Accor hotels hit 100% occupancy on July 12 for the Invitational AU and NZ vs The Lions game, while the Western Force vs Lions clash in Perth saw the largest year-on-year growth with a +21% increase, reaching 92% occupancy for Accor hotels on June 28.

Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer, Adrian Williams, celebrating the Wallabies’ win at Accor Stadium

The Lions effect even eclipsed the star power of Taylor Swift for Accor hotels across Melbourne, which recorded 99% occupancy for the Wallabies vs Lions match – Accor’s highest ever occupancy result for Melbourne Centre, surpassing the Taylor Swift effect, which peaked at 96%.

Accor’s booking platform, ALL.com, has also experienced a surge in bookings from the UK and Ireland in the past four weeks compared to 2024, with international stays up 92.9%.

L-R Adrian Williams, Simon Shaw MBE, Duncan O’Rourke

“This isn’t just a win for rugby – it’s a win for tourism, hospitality and every community lucky enough to host a game,” added Williams.

Many Accor hotels across the country leaned into the buzz of the major sporting event by creating guest-focused experiences, from themed food and beverage promotions to playful lobby activations.

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After 137 Years of Operations, Gulmarg’s Iconic Nedous Hotel Served Eviction Notice

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3 hours ago

August 4, 2025

KL News Network

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has served an eviction notice to the famed Nedous Hotel in Gulmarg, ordering it to vacate nearly 98 kanals of government land it has occupied without a valid lease since 1985.

The Estates Officer, Gulmarg, vested with powers under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1988, issued the order in compliance with directions from both the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and the Supreme Court of India. The District Magistrate, Baramulla, has been asked to deploy a magistrate and adequate police to ensure the peaceful execution of the eviction and maintain public order.

The notice states that the premises, “presently in unauthorised occupation,” must be vacated “forthwith” and handed over to the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA). Officials say the sealing of the hotel will follow shortly.

Nedous Hotel, established in 1888 by European entrepreneur Michael Adam Nedou after he popularised Gulmarg as a hill station for colonial-era visitors, is considered the first modern hotel in Kashmir’s history. Over generations, the Nedou family became linked to Kashmir’s political elite. The hotel founder’s daughter was Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s wife, the famous Begum Akbar Jehan. The family-run hospitality business is now owned by Omar K Nedou, a relative of the current Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

The dispute over the Gulmarg property dates back decades. The hotel’s last lease, for just 2 kanals and 13 marlas, was renewed in 1963 for 20 years, expiring on 31 December 1985. The government refused to renew it, citing violations and encroachment on an additional 91 kanals of land. Despite eviction orders issued in 2015, legal challenges kept the case tied up in court.

In 2018, a Division Bench of the High Court, led by then Chief Justice Gita Mittal, found that no rent had been paid since 1990 and declared the hotel an unauthorised occupant. The court stressed that renewal of a government lease was “a privilege, not a right” and that public property could not be retained without a transparent, competitive process. The court also cited the hotel’s massive overreach beyond its original allotment.

Following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the hotel’s appeal, the Tourism Department, earlier this year, empowered the Assistant Director Tourism, Gulmarg, to act as Estates Officer for all tourism properties in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora, clearing the way for enforcement.

Officials say the move is part of a broader crackdown on unauthorised commercial exploitation of prime government land in Gulmarg, an ecologically fragile and strategically sensitive tourist destination. Once the eviction is executed, the property will be taken over by the GDA, and any future use will have to follow the Jammu and Kashmir Land Grants Rules, 2022, which require a fresh public auction for all such properties.

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