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Galveston’s
The Tremont House to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in 2015
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Galveston
Island, TX – December 2014 / Newsmaker Alert / The Tremont House, A
Wyndham Grand® Hotel, celebrated its first Mardi Gras Ball and Hotel
Grand Opening ceremony on Feb. 16, 1985. This date was chosen in conjunction
with Galveston’s revival of the citywide celebration of Mardi Gras. As
The
Tremont House approaches its 30th Anniversary, the hotel plans to revive
old practices, pass on current rituals, and create new traditions for the
future.
Afternoon
Tea and a Taste of Texas Craft Beer Brewed in Galveston
In
the early years of operation, the hotel hosted a “Tea tête-à-tête”
on weekday afternoons offering fine herbal teas, finger sandwiches and
pastries. In fact, May 1986 saw one of Texas’ most legendary leading ladies,
Lady Bird Johnson enjoying afternoon tea at the hotel as part of a weekend
celebration saluting the National Wildflower Research Center. To honor
this early tradition and in celebration of the hotel’s 30th Anniversary,
the hotel has plans to revive this practice and host a quarterly Sunday
afternoon tea on March 8, June 14, Sept. 13 and Dec. 13, 2015. This Afternoon
Tea will feature assorted mini salads, tea sandwiches, pastries and sweets
and will be served from 3 to 5 p.m. Advance reservations are required.
Sunday Afternoon Tea is $40/per person for standard tea service and $50/per
person for the option of champagne, mimosas or wine. A limited number of
seats are available. The hotel will begin taking reservations in January
2015. For reservations, please call 409-763-0300.
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While
tea will appeal to one crowd, the hotel will also offer a “Craft Beer 101”
Weekend catering to craft beer enthusiasts scheduled June 5-7, 2015. The
hotel is partnering with Galveston Island Brewing Company to offer an introduction
to craft beer that will give new craft beer enthusiasts the opportunity
to learn the basics and differences of craft beer, the art of making beer
and beer pairings with food. The weekend package starts at $299/night and
includes accommodations for two for two nights, valet parking, Friday craft
beer talk and tasting and Saturday brewery tour and beer pairing dinner.
For details, visit www.TheTremontHouse.com
and see special offers.
Mardi
Gras with a Touch of Maroon
In
honor of the hotel’s close association with Mardi Gras; and in memory of
hotel owner and 1940 Texas A&M University graduate George Mitchell,
The Tremont House has transitioned its longstanding Mardi Gras Ball to
a Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Party benefitting Texas A&M University
at Galveston (TAMUG). Mitchell donated the land for TAMUG’s main campus
in his father’s name and George Mitchell has been recognized as the most
generous donor in Texas A&M University history. The George P. Mitchell
Society of Texas A&M University at Galveston is now the beneficiary
and host of this party which had been presented by George and Cynthia Mitchell
and the Mitchell family since its start in 1985. The first “A&M Mardi
Gras Parade Viewing and Balcony Party,” underwritten by The Tremont House,
will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. All festivities will be held in
the Tremont Ballroom offering guests a premier view of Galveston’s biggest
Mardi Gras Parade. For tickets, visit www.tamug.edu/mardigras.
History
Exhibit and Audio Tour
In
celebration of the heritage of The Tremont House and the Mitchells, the
hotel added an exhibit on the three hotels bearing its name and the contributions
of George and Cynthia Mitchell to its preservation and their role in restoring
The Historic Strand District. The history of The Tremont House can be traced
back to 1839 when the first hotel, located at the corner of Tremont and
Postoffice Streets opened. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Cynthia Mitchell who passed on Dec. 27, 2009 and George Mitchell who passed
July 16, 2013, were instrumental in the restoration and revival of Galveston’s
heritage and culture. The hotel plans to produce a new audio tour available
as a free app for smartphones which will give a brief history on the hotel
and the Mitchell’s role in preserving Galveston’s historic downtown and
positioning it for the future. The tour app will be available in 2015.
Additionally, the hotel is working with the Galveston Historical Museum
to create an expanded exhibit on The Tremont House and The Strand in the
hotel’s lobby.
Anniversary
Prizes, Giveaways and Discounts
During
2015, the hotel is encouraging guests to share their favorite photos and
memories of The Tremont House with hashtag #TremontHouse on Facebook and
Instagram. The hotel will give away gift certificates and other prizes,
including periodic getaways, throughout the year.
Additionally,
Rooftop Bar patrons will enjoy “Friday Social Club” specials on Fridays
from 5 to 7 p.m. beginning in January 2015.
About
The Tremont House
The
Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, is owned by the Cynthia and
George Mitchell family as part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The Tremont
House is a 119-room boutique style hotel located in the heart of The Strand
National Historic Landmark District and Galveston’s Downtown Cultural Arts
District. This historic hotel features 14,000 sq. ft. of meeting space,
a bistro-style café, fitness center and two bars for entertainment
– the 1888 Toujouse Bar and The Rooftop Bar. For reservations, call 409-763-0300
or visit www.TheTremontHouse.com.
About
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Wyndham
Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation
(NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations at more than
170 properties throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and
South America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East and China. All Wyndham®
hotels are either franchised by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or managed
by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., or one of its affiliates. Additional
information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by visiting
www.Wyndham.com.
Wyndham
Grand® Hotels and Resorts are an ensemble of distinguished hotels within
the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand that represent one-of-a-kind
experiences in key destinations with refined accommodation, attentive service
and relaxed surroundings. For more information, visit www.WyndhamGrand.com.
About
Galveston Island
Galveston
Island is a historic beach town located on the Gulf of Mexico just 50 miles
from Houston. The island offers 32 miles of beaches, a variety of family
attractions, one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian
architecture in the country, and Texas’ premier cruise port. For more information
on Galveston Island visit www.Galveston.com
or call 1-888-GAL-ISLE.
Media
Contact:
Christine
Hopkins, APR
Director
of Communications
Hotel
Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel
The
Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel
Harbor
House Hotel & Marina
Direct:
409-515-2058 / Cell: 409-457-1055
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