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Written by Claudia Leccacorvi,
Interior Designer with
CHIL Design Group
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Written by Randy Zupanski,
General Manager of
Fairmont Pacific Rim
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A leader in the global hotel industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts offers guests an
extraordinary collection of iconic luxury properties. And this tradition of
unrivalled hospitality is sure to continue with Fairmont Pacific Rim,
Vancouver—opening in January 2010.
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Welcome to the first edition of Fairmont Pacific Rim’s monthly newsletter, Views
from the Rim. Along with some stunning views from the hotel’s interior, we offer
insider viewpoints from the design, construction and Fairmont teams who are
visiting the site on a regular basis. Each month, we’ll provide news and insights,
stories and musings, to keep you in the know regarding our progress. At any
time, you can also visit www.fairmont.com/pacificrim
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You’ve heard the rumours? Well, they’re
true. Rising from the shores of Coal Harbour,
with the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of
Vancouver setting the backdrop, Fairmont
Pacific Rim is excitedly inching toward our
scheduled opening date of January 2010. The
377 luxurious rooms will offer breathtaking
views of coastal
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Stanley Park and Howe
Sound, while five–star service and
amenities will greet guests at every turn.
The ultimate in relaxation will come in the
form of calming Willow Stream Spa
treatments, private cabanas with firepits, and
innovative gourmet dining. When planning
your event, you can also take full advantage
of our 15,000 square feet of inspiring, state–of–the–art
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meeting and event
facilities. (We are pleased to announce that the theme
for the meeting room names, based on a
recent employee contest, is gemstones of the
Pacific Rim.) With all that it has to offer,
Fairmont Pacific Rim will soon be the most
coveted address in the city.
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Claudia Leccacorvi, Interior Designer
with CHIL Design Group, offers a sneak
peek at the hotel’s interior.
“How will it look inside?” is a question we
hear often. The inspiration for the interior
design of Fairmont Pacific Rim finds origins
in a
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number of modern influences–a
minimalist approach forming the basis for
many of the furniture and finishing decisions
throughout. Streamlined metals and woods
cleanly surround sophisticated fabrics in
a direct reference to European design
philosophy. Asian influence shines in the
purity of materials and the organization of
line. Meanwhile, the inherent qualities of
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wood and stone have shaped the millwork and
spaces. And, as an added touch, the distinct
folds of a large–scale light sculpture blanket the
ceiling of the grand ballrooms. Overall,
the harmonious fusion of East and West
creates a unique solution for a significant
structure within the Vancouver landscape:
Fairmont Pacific Rim.
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Randy Zupanski, General Manager of
Fairmont Pacific Rim, has 27 years of
hospitality–industry experience–from
slinging highballs to sporting hard hats.
Join him for his monthly insights, as the
hotel grows from the ground up.
I came on board in May of 2008 to oversee
the opening of this remarkable oceanfront
property. While Fairmont Pacific Rim will
be the third Fairmont property in downtown
Vancouver, it will definitely stand apart as
the city’s newest and most luxurious
destination. To date, I’ve had the pleasure
(and experience) of opening three
properties. Each was uniquely challenging
and rewarding, and I expect much of the
same with Fairmont Pacific Rim–a setting
more beautiful than I could have imagined.
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With the enclosure of the hotel floors
behind us, we now turn our attention to the
guest rooms, which are beginning to take
shape. During the construction process,
I’ve become acutely aware of the pressures
that exist in all areas of development. I’ve
learned to be patient and flexible, taking
time to know the community, all while
keeping my eyes on the ultimate goal of
opening a first–class hotel in a world–class
city. I wish to be no place else–especially,
as we approach that important milestone of
“topping off” the building, this month, after
two and a half years of construction.
In closing, I’d also like to introduce our
hard–working and enthusiastic team. Please
feel free to contact us, or drop by our
Pre–Opening Offices, at any time.
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Randy Zupanski
General Manager
TEL 604 443 1836 FAX 604 895 0611
E–MAIL
randy.zupanski@fairmont.com
Helen Pratt
Director of Sales & Marketing
TEL 604 895 0612 FAX 604 895 0611
E–MAIL
helen.pratt@fairmont.com
Michelle Graham
Director of Human Resources
TEL 604 895 0616 FAX 604 895 0611
E–MAIL
michelle.graham@fairmont.com
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Pre-Opening Offices
900 West Georgia Street, AR Level
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 2W6
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