Luxury Travel Reimagined as Fairmont Introduces Immersive Special Happens Experiences Across Global Destinations

(IN SHORT) Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has unveiled six new luxury travel experiences as part of its “Special Happens…” series, offering guests unique, destination-driven activities across its global portfolio. The experiences include a helicopter tour of the Great Wall of China, an Indigenous-led foraging journey in Canada, a solar eclipse dining event in Tangier and stargazing in Scotland. Designed to combine culture, nature and luxury, the new offerings reflect Fairmont’s strategy to create immersive and memorable travel experiences tailored to modern travelers seeking deeper connections with destinations.

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, NY, 2026-Apr-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced six new immersive travel experiences as part of its expanding “Special Happens…” series, designed to deliver highly curated, culturally rich and destination-led journeys across its global portfolio.

The new offerings are organized across four themes—After Dark, In the Wild, Around the Table and In the Spotlight—highlighting Fairmont’s focus on experiential luxury and meaningful local engagement. The experiences range from aerial adventures to culinary storytelling, each crafted to connect guests more deeply with their surroundings.

Among the standout additions is a private helicopter tour of the Great Wall of China, offered through Fairmont Beijing. The experience combines panoramic aerial views with a luxury stay, private mixology session and curated dining experience, blending adventure with refined hospitality.

In Canada, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge introduces an Indigenous-led foraging and helicopter journey guided by local knowledge keeper Lauren Moberly. Guests explore the natural landscape, gather seasonal ingredients and conclude the experience with a chef-prepared meal inspired by their findings.

Another nature-focused offering is the Acacia Horizon Experience at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, where guests embark on a guided wildlife walk culminating in a private dining experience overlooking the African savannah.

The After Dark category introduces several unique nighttime experiences, including a solar eclipse dinner event at Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier, where guests will witness a rare celestial event on August 12 alongside curated dining and live entertainment. In China, Fairmont Wuhan offers an immersive night tour of the historic Yellow Crane Tower, complete with traditional attire and a personalized photography experience.

In Scotland, Fairmont St Andrews introduces a celestial overnight experience featuring stargazing, private dining and rare whisky tastings along the dramatic North Sea coastline.

Claudia Kozma Kaplan stated that these experiences reflect the brand’s commitment to delivering memorable, locally inspired journeys, emphasizing deeper connections with destinations and communities.

In addition to the new offerings, Fairmont continues to expand its existing portfolio of signature experiences, including wellness retreats, cultural access and culinary adventures across destinations such as Sonoma, Mumbai, Marrakech and Hawai‘i.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is renowned for the international luxury hospitality brand’s unrivalled portfolio of 97 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. From grand hotels to urban retreats, since 1907 Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – renowned addresses such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Doha and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai.  Fairmont hotels are the social epicenters of their cities—iconic gathering places where people, culture, and ideas converge. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,800 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL Accor, a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

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Emily Venugopal
Fairmont
emily.venugopal@fairmont.com

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