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operate at Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur InternationalAirport • Learning the basics of dim-sum making with a Cantonese Chef at Pan Pacific Singapore •Going behind-the-scenes of Whistler’s only ski and snowboard manufacturer to learn how they are made at Pan Pacific Whistler Membership is complimentary and guests can enroll online at panpacific.com, or in person at any Pan Pacific hotel or resort around the world.There are three tiers of membership:Gold, Platinum and Black, with members moving through the tiers as they accumulate room nights.Local Experiences become more exciting and exclusive with each tier. “This exciting new guest loyalty program was based on extensive customer research which revealed that guests don’t value the collection and redemption of points as much as they do recognition and benefits that make a stay memorable,” said A. Patrick Imbardelli, president and chief executive of Pan Pacific Hotels Group, which operates Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts. “GHA Discovery delivers on all of that by offering its members authentic and unique adventures wherever they travel – experiences which will recall that travel is really all about discovery.” Please visit www.panpacific.com/GHADiscovery.html for more information. THE ROOSEVELT NEWORLEANS MAKES OLDTRADITIONS NEW AGAIN WITH THE WALDORF WONDERLAND LOBBY, TEDDY BEAR TEA AND SPECIAL “PAPA NOEL” RATES The Roosevelt NewOrleans continues the tradition of offering a spectacular NewOrleans holiday wonderland as luxu- rious andmemorable as this historic property for locals and guests to experience during the holiday season. This year, the WaldorfWonderland lobby returns bigger and better as the grand lobby is transformed into a canopy ofwhite birch branch- es and thousands of twinkling lights. The lobby also will be lined with Christmas trees decorated with bows and ornaments, poinsettias and other holiday- themed displays. The festive and free attraction is a favorite near and far and is open to the public. “With the Waldorf Wonder- land Lobby, we’ve created some- thing that’s unique to the hotel and the city,” said generalmanag- er Tod Chamber. “Kenny Rabalais and the Plant Gallery do a great job of accentuating our grand lobby and its architecture without covering it up. Seeing the looks of amazement on peo- ple’s faces last year as they entered the doors of the hotel is reason enough to continue this tradition for years to come.” The holiday delight, an attraction to all who visit New Orleans during the holiday sea- son, has been a New Orleans tradition since the 1930s and returns again from Nov. 25 through Jan. 6. Due to pop- ular demand,The Roosevelt’s Teddy Bear Tea returns with more dates than last year. The event, a family favorite during the holidays, hosts guests and their children for a special tea party featuring children’s menu items, as well as traditional tea, a cash bar and menu for adults, plus complimentary free-flowing champagne. Each child will also receive a teddy bear upon arrival. Entertainment will include storytellers and trumpeters, as well as appearances by Santa, his elves and Mrs. Claus. Framed, commemorative photos with Santa will be available at an additional cost. Guests can participate inTeddy BearTea onDec. 4-5, 11-12 and 18-23 in the Crescent City Ballroom,with seatings at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets for Teddy Bear Tea are $49 for adults and $34 for children 10 years and younger, plus tax and gratuity, and can be purchased by callingThe Roosevelt at (504) 648-1200. Guests can extend their holiday cheer atTheRooseveltwith the PapaNoel rates starting at $139 for a deluxe guest room and $199 for a luxury suite. To take advantage of this offer, guests can call (800)WALDORF or visit www.theroosevelt- neworleans.com and enter promotional codePN. The special is available Dec. 1 – 29, 2010, based on availability. Rates exclude taxes, gratuities and incidental charges. Memories ofThe Roosevelt can be logged at the hotel’s blog site:www.therooseveltneworleans.com/blog. Black Meetings & Tourism November/December 2010: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 15