Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce a year-long partnership with Mattel, Inc., creating exciting and magnificent Barbie Dream Experiences for all ages at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, inspired by Barbie’s famed legacy and remarkable travels around the world.
In anticipation of Barbie’s upcoming 65th birthday, as well as the celebrated hotel’s upcoming 66th anniversary, these exceptional experiences will transport visitors into a pink and playful world. The fun begins with the launch of the official Barbie Dream Suite along with a variety of hotel packages to choose from – available to book starting today – for stays commencing the week of August 24th, 2023. Hotel guests and locals will also have the opportunity to live la vie en rose and enjoy several experiences throughout the hotel, including a Barbie – approved afternoon tea and sweets shop, along with a selection of signature cocktails and mocktails.
Guests will experience a variety of other surprises, all while enjoying the distinctive luxury of Fairmont in a perfect pairing of two celebrated legends.
This partnership is part of the latest series of Beyond LIMITS experiences, an exciting collection of first-of-their-kind, awe-inspiring adventures available at renowned Fairmont properties globally.
“As two distinguished legends with more than 60 years of history each, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth and Barbie feels like a natural partnership, and we couldn’t be happier to announce this incredible collaboration,” said Yigit Sezgin, Chief Brand & Commercial Officer, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. “We are excited to host official Barbie Dream Experiences at one of our renowned properties in Canada and welcome Barbie to a legendary list of illustrious guests that our hotels have hosted over the years. This partnership truly reflects the spirit of Beyond LIMITS: providing guests with immersive and unforgettable opportunities like no one else can.”
WORLD’S TOP SPORTS CITIES: Paris, Los Angeles and London
The Los Angeles Coliseum. BP Miller/Unsplash Photo
Los Angeles Tourism is thrilled to announce that Los Angeles has been recognized as the top sports city in the United States and the second-best sports city in the world by the highly anticipated 2023 Ranking of Sports Cities from leading global communications agency BCW. From new state-of-the-art sports venues to a lineup of high-profile events slated over the next decade, Los Angeles has become a force within athletics, considered by many to be one of the sports capitals of the world.
New York City was ranked fourth in the world and second in the U.S., while Chicago was 14th overall and third in the U.S.
Paris was ranked first overall, while London was third and Manchester, England was fifth.
The top-ranked Canadian city in the world was Toronto (27th), followed by Edmonton (38), Montreal (43) and Vancouver (45).
“We are honored that our City of Angels was the top U.S. destination on BCW Global’s prestigious annual ranking of the world’s top sports cities,” said Adam Burke, Los Angeles Tourism President & CEO. “When visitors come to Los Angeles, they can enjoy world-class sporting events and entertainment year-round. With 10 professional sports teams that call Los Angeles home, an unmatched mix of new state-of-the-art stadiums and arenas and an unprecedented decade of sporting events, visitors and Angelenos alike can always find ways to engage with their favorite teams and players.”
BCW’s 2023 Rankings affirm that Los Angeles is an epicenter for sports on the global stage, capturing the attention of the world thanks to partnerships with renowned sports brands, such as the Olympics, FIFA, and major professional leagues. The city offers a host of outstanding new venues introduced over the last five years alone, including BMO Stadium in 2019, SoFi Stadium in 2020, and the soon-to-open Intuit Dome in 2024, making it a compelling destination for competitions of all kinds. Los Angeles also boasts iconic arenas that are recognized throughout the sporting world, such as the third oldest MLB ballpark Dodgers Stadium and the two-time Olympic host venue Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2023.
On the heels of hosting Super Bowl LVI in 2022, the 2022 MLB All Star Game, the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship and the 123rd U.S. Open Golf Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club, Los Angeles is on deck to host even more iconic events in the next decade. The coming years will bring the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball West Region Championship, the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympic & Paralympic Games all to The City of Angels.
TOP CALIFORNIA SMALL TOWNS TO VISIT
Capitola. PHOTO COURTESY VISIT CALIFORNIA
Nice to see this list of great small towns in California from World Atlas. We have a family cabin near Capitola, which is a wonderful spot near Santa Cruz. I also love Sonoma and Laguna Beach, as well as Carmel-by-the-Sea. I’d add a couple more to the list: Temecula (great wine and shopping in southern California), Carlsbad (a terrific, walkable downtown and a lovely beach), Murphys (great wine and fun shops in the rolling hills of California Gold Country) and Pacific Grove, which abuts Carmel but is far more affordable and has a stunning waterfront.
I note that the small city of Chico, California (north of Sacramento) has a new “Travel Chico” campaign. “Chico hopes to increase its share of visitors and overnight stays with the debut of its new travel brand, Travel Chico. The Travel Chico brand highlights the unique attributes of Chico that make it a thriving community and a memorable experience for visitors. Community, Hospitality, Ingenuity, Culture and Outdoors are the pillars on which the brand was developed,” officials said.
“Chico’s vibrant and welcoming community hosts numerous cultural events, music festivals, farmers markets, and art exhibits, offering a vibrant social scene for all to enjoy. Surrounded by breathtaking views, rolling hills, rocky cliffs, the Sacramento River, Feather River and Butte Creek, Chico is a gateway to a huge variety of outdoor recreational activities.”
