Copley Plaza
Lynn women create cutting-edge bags from recycled newspapers
Couture Planet in Lynn is the brainchild of Connie Carman, who is manager of the hotel store at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston. "Fairmont pioneered the green movement in the hotel industry,'' Carman said. "I joined the green team at the hotel, and saw all the newspapers pile up.'' That image evolved into an idea to make bags - pocketbooks, wallets, totes - from recycled newspapers. Couture ...
Staffers for US Senator Scott Brown and Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren fail to reach deal on ad ban
Campaign staffs for US Senator Scott Brown, a Republican, and Elizabeth Warren, his Democratic challenger, left a half-hour-long negotiation session at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston this afternoon without an agreement to curb outside advertising in their campaign. The two sides have been debating proposals all week that would involve signing voluntary agreements to impose penalties on the ...
No ads deal for Brown, Warren
Campaign staffs for Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren left negotiations in Boston today without an agreement to curb outside advertising.
On campus
CECILY ALDRIDGE (Taylorville), a member of the Millikin women’s basketball team, had 13 points, four steals and one rebound in 38 minutes in a 71-61 win over Wheaton.
Fairmont Wedding Tips & Trends
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Fairmont is known worldwide as a place of special occasions, from the copper-roofed Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, to royal-favorite The Savoy in London, to Toronto's Grand Dame ...
A la carte: Obed & Isaac's opens Feb. 12
After many months of renovation, the 1870-era Booth-Grunendike Mansion at Sixth and Jackson streets will open Feb. 12 as Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery.
A la carte: Lisa's offers baked goods, pet-themed gifts
LISA’S BAKERY has opened in Riverton.
FelCor Announces Acquisition of Iconic New York City Knickerbocker Hotel
FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated today announced the acquisition of the landmark Knickerbocker Hotel in midtown Manhattan, New York, for $115 million. Consistent with its portfolio repositioning strategy, the company also announced it is marketing 16 non-strategic hotels.
A rescuer of damsels in distress
Fairmont cements its brand by restoring the world’s most historic and luxurious hotels
Fairmont rescues damsels in distress
Projects have helped Canadian company cement itself as a leading international brand
