New York, NY - W Hotels will kick off "Adventures in Wonderland," a series of 72 high profile events taking place at W Hotels in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago beginning in October 2004 and continuing through April 2005.
"Adventures in Wonderland" will provide a wide range of experiences for guests and members of the local community who have interests in all fields from music, film, beauty, fashion, food and literature. Academy Award® nominee and Golden Globe winner Lynn Redgrave and her daughter Annabel Clark kicked off the six month series with a discussion about their new book Journal: A Mother and Daughter's Recovery from Breast Cancer. Notable upcoming events include a book signing with fashion expert Carson Kressley for his upcoming book Off the Cuff, an Indie Film Panel Discussion with such highly acclaimed filmmakers such as Vincent Gallo, John Waters and John Cameron Mitchell, music sessions with renowned DJ Mark Rae, cooking demonstrations with culinary wizard Michael Lomonaco, and make-up "how to" lessons with celebrity makeup artist James Vincent among many more exciting events. A listing of all events can be found on www.whappenings.com. Admission to all events is subject to availability.
"With "Adventures in Wonderland," W Hotels is pleased to have something to offer everyone from film buffs to foodies to those who have their hand on the pulse of what's latest in music," said Ross Klein, Senior Vice- President, Chief Marketing Officer, W Hotels Worldwide. "Adventures in Wonderland is a continuation of W Hotels' integration into the world of arts and entertainment, following up on the success of our VIP Lounge at Olympus Fashion Week and our dedication to the arts as evidenced by our White Space program."
"Adventures in Wonderland" is just one of the many experiences tied to Wonderland, a W Hotels' campaign that is defining the hotel as a global lifestyle. Wonderland appeals to the senses through seductive lighting, intoxicating scents, and luscious botanicals that have been placed throughout each of the 19 properties worldwide.
About W Hotels - The first W Hotel opened in New York in December 1998. There are now five W Hotels in New York City and 19 hotels brand-wide in the U.S. and abroad. W's first property in Latin America, W Mexico City, opened its doors in December of 2003, and W's first property in Asia opened this past summer in the Walkerhill district of Seoul. Just recently, residence properties have been announced for Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Scottsdale and Hoboken. In addition, there are more than a dozen W Hotels in the development pipeline in city and resort destinations around the world.
Jane Glastein
