Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Unites the World With a New Season of Giving with Make-A-Wish®

Fairmont's 2025 festive season Makes Special Happen with numerous opportunities to sip, savor and support 

NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This festive season, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts continues its partnership with Make-A-Wish^®, unveiling a collection of Make-A-Wish Festive Experiences that blend celebration with purpose. From family portraits at Fairmont Banff Springs to a 'Holiday Frost' cocktail at Fairmont Copley Plaza or bûche de Noël at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace - each limited-time experience spreads holiday cheer, with proceeds helping to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. 

"At Fairmont, our greatest privilege is being part of moments that matter," said Omer Acar, CEO of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. "Through our ongoing partnership with Make-A-Wish, we're turning the season of giving into a season of hope. We are helping grant life-changing wishes for children around the world. It's a powerful reminder that hospitality can go far beyond our walls, touching lives and inspiring joy where it's needed most."

Sip-worthy Hot Chocolate | Fairmont Hotels & Resorts around the world are serving up their own twist on the season's most comforting drink, with proceeds from every cup supporting Make-A-Wish:

• Fairmont Empress – Earl Grey tea-infused white-hot chocolate, crowned with bee pollen from the hotel's very own bees
• Fairmont Orchid – Wish Worthy hot or frozen chocolate topped with coconut whipped cream
• Fairmont Mayakoba – A coconut Horchata infused with Mexican chocolate, a hint of chili Simojovel, topped with caramel Oaxaca vanilla foam and candied peanut
• Fairmont Waterfront – Made with Valrhona chocolate and a dash of Kahlúa or Baileys for an extra festive touch
• Guests can also discover festive hot cocoas at: Fairmont Chateau Whistler Fairmont Amman,Fairmont Riyadh, The Plaza, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Fairmont Chicago, Millenium Park, Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, The Savoy London, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Fairmont St Andrews,Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Olympic,Fairmont Century Plaza and Fairmont Le Montreux Palace.

The Tradition of Milk & Cookies | From Fairmont El San Juan Hotel and Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa to Fairmont Makati the sweetest holiday tradition takes center stage with local flavors. The Pina Colada Tres Leches cake at Fairmont Kea Lani and the Coconut Tres Leches and Caramelised Pineapple Cake at Fairmont Pacific Rim capture the vibrant tastes of Hawaii. Fairmont Century Plaza invites guests to indulge with Chef Eraj's Chocolate S'mores Cake—crafted in honor of Make-A-Wish child, Roux. 

Toast the Season with a Festive Afternoon Tea | Fairmont's signature afternoon tea receives a festive twist. From tea at Fairmont Royal York, with notes of spiced apricot, cardamon and vanilla paying tribute the scent of the holidays, a Nutcracker tea at Fairmont Olympic accompanied by performances from Olympic Ballet Theatre and The Seattle Quartet, to The Grand Voyage Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Dubai, and a tea-based Make-A-Wish mocktail at Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. Fairmont Dubai and Fairmont Grand Del Mar, are also offering their take on festive afternoon tea and at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and Fairmont Vancouver Airport guests can purchase the Fairmont Wish Tea Box. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's Tea with Santa offers delicious treats and child-friendly delights.

Wishing Tree | Fairmont's Wishing Trees at these properties unite guests and communities in a shared act of hope and generosity.

• Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa transforms its lobby into a Trees of Hope gallery, with each tree styled by a local winery.
• Visitors to Fairmont Waterfront Hotel,Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth and Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac have the opportunity to purchase a tree for $10,000, with donations helping make children's wishes come true.
• At Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, guests can purchase festive gift tags to hang on Wishing Trees.
• Fairmont San Francisco welcomes visitors to its iconic life-size two-story Gingerbread House.
• Fairmont Le Montreux Palace will have a Wish Tree where guests can donate towards specific wishes for children.
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Special Delivery | Fairmont is also partnering with luxury Christmas tree brand Balsam Hill and Balsam Hill Canada to unveil "Special Delivery," Fairmont's festive campaign celebrating the art of giving and connection. At Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Royal York, and Fairmont Hacienda Costa del Sol, guests will discover Balsam Hill tree installations inspired by the joy of receiving and delivering something truly special, with the opportunity for a family photograph and festive treats.

Fairmont's festive programming is a continuation of the 'Wishes Start Here' program, a global partnership with Make-A-Wish, debuting in 2022. The legacy of the partnership extends beyond, with more than 20 years of bringing hope, strength, and joy to children globally by granting wishes together.

Learn more and donate to Make-A-Wish  here. 

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About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts 

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is renowned for the international luxury hospitality brand's unrivalled portfolio of 96 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 5,700 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL Accor, a booking platform and loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. fairmont.com | all.com | group.accor.com

About Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, Make-A-Wish is the world's leading children's wish-granting organization, having granted more than 615,000 wishes in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 27,000 volunteers around the globe, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org, and for more information about Make-A-Wish International, visit worldwish.org.

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