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  Kea Lani Resort in Wailea Re-flagged as 
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui; 
Fairmont�s First Resort in the Pacific

Toronto, Canada, June 15, 2001 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced that the renowned Kea Lani Resort in Wailea, Maui will be officially re-flagged as The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui on June 15th.  Acquired by Fairmont�s parent company on February 1, 2001, the Kea Lani is Fairmont�s first resort in the Pacific, giving the luxury brand a presence in one of the most coveted travel destinations in the world.
 
�Fairmont�s entry into the Hawaiian Islands represents a significant step in growing our resort portfolio and diversifying the areas in which we operate,� said William R. Fatt, chairman and chief executive officer of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.  � The Kea Lani Resort, one of Maui�s most easily recognized symbols of excellence is a natural fit with Fairmont�s award-winning resorts such as The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and The Fairmont Chateau Whistler which enjoy unrivaled prominence in North American and international travel markets,� said Fatt.

Known as the island�s only all-suite luxury oceanfront resort, the hotel is situated on Polo Beach in the world-class, master-planned destination of Wailea, on the Southwestern coast of Maui.  With 413 one-bedroom suites and 37 private beachfront villas, the 22-acre hotel offers a full-service spa and fitness center, 30,000 square feet of function space, three swimming pools, a 140-foot water slide, four restaurants, a year-round children�s program and full wedding coordination services.  The Kea Lani is located 


The Fairmont Kea Lani rests on Maui's famed Polo Beach and was designed by architect Jose Luis Esquerra, who designed the Las Hadas resort in Mexico. Charles M. Sweeney of Landmark Hotels developed the 22-acre ocean front property in 1991, then bought it back from Japanese lenders in 1998 with partners Jon Miho and George Ruff of Honolulu-based Trinity Investment Trust LLC, Goldman Sachs and the Apollo Group. 

Opened in December of 1991 in a setting lavish with tropical greenery, flowers, and 22,000 square feet of water features, The Fairmont Kea Lani is Hawaii's only all-suite luxury resort. A gleaming white exterior makes a spectacular sight against the clear  blue skies of Wailea, known for its exceptionally sunny climate. The  words ''Kea Lani'' mean ''heavenly white'' and The Fairmont Kea Lani is nothing short of heaven on earth! Since its inception, The Fairmont Kea Lani has welcomed business and leisure travelers for  whom only the most exquisite accommodations and facilities will do. 

In February 2001, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts acquired a majority  interest in the resort, which recently added a spa and last year received $5 million in improvements. 

close to Wailea�s three championship 18-hole, par 72 golf courses and 14 tennis courts, as well as boutique shopping.  A full activities program at the hotel offers snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, and island-wide excursions.

As Hawaii�s most successful independent resort, its luxury all-suite and villa concept has won a loyal following of guests in the past 10 years. Offering an exceptional location, product and service, the hotel continually appears on high profile magazine reader polls such as Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List and Travel & Leisure's World's Best. Also playing a key role in the resort's success are the Kea Lani's dedicated employees.  �The success of the Kea Lani over the last decade is due, in large part, to our well trained and enthusiastic colleagues,� commented hotel general manager Christof Luedi. 

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is the largest operator of luxury hotels and resorts in North America, with a unique collection of world-class resorts and city center hotels that enjoy unrivalled prominence in the communities where they are located.

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Contact:
Ann Layton
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
416-874-2420   
[email protected]

Tom Risko
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
808-875-2236
[email protected] 
www.fairmont.com
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Also See Fairmont Hotels Parent Company, Canadian Pacific Hotels, Acquires Control of the Kea Lani Resort in Wailea, Maui / Feb 2001 


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