Fairmont’s “Wrapped in the Moment” Puts Shared Experiences at the Heart of the Holidays

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is introducing “Wrapped in the Moment,” its 2026 festive program built around making time for creativity, conversation and rest.

Announced on October 21, 2026, the collection brings together craft workshops, storytelling, social gatherings and wellness activities at properties around the world.

For travelers planning a holiday stay, the program offers ways to spend time together beyond a festive meal—from making decorations in Tokyo to playing board games in Singapore. Activities vary by hotel, with some open to local visitors and others reserved for staying guests.

Four ways to spend the season

Fairmont organizes the program around four experience pillars:

• Mindful Craft Sessions: Hands-on workshops and keepsakes
• Fireside Story Time: Seasonal readings, storytelling and Santa visits
• Lobby Lounge Moments: Games, entertainment and shared gatherings
• Unplugged Wellness Moments: Opportunities to pause through spa rituals, reflection and outdoor activities

The approach gives each property room to reflect its destination while keeping shared time at the center of the celebration.

Creating something to take home

At Fairmont Tokyo, a Christmas Workshop will invite guests to make festive decorations with the florists behind the hotel’s seasonal displays.

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere will hold a Festive Wreath Making workshop on November 26, with guidance from a florist and mulled wine and mince pies on arrival.

Other announced activities include chocolate bark making at Fairmont Chateau Whistler, ceramic painting at Fairmont Tremblant, and gingerbread house creations with hotel chefs at Fairmont Amman.

These sessions turn part of a holiday visit into an activity guests can share, with a handmade reminder to bring home afterward.

Stories and traditions bring families together

Storytelling features prominently in several properties’ programs.

At Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Santa Claus will welcome visitors at Grand Social, with photo opportunities and storytelling that includes a Christmas Eve reading of The Night Before Christmas.

Fairmont Chateau Whistler will host a Wildlife Education: Bear Talk on December 19, bringing guests together with a local wildlife expert. On December 24, families can gather for Bedtime Stories with Mrs. Claus.

The activities offer different forms of connection: some rooted in Christmas traditions, others in learning about the surrounding destination.

Games and afternoon tea offer a reason to linger

At Fairmont Singapore, Sip & Play at ANTI will combine board and card games with festive drinks, creating a setting for conversation and time together.

The hotel will also introduce 12 Days of Festive Pause, with a different wellness message appearing daily on in-room televisions across the 12 Days of Christmas. Each message offers a prompt to pause, breathe or reflect at the guest’s own pace.

In Toronto, Fairmont Royal York’s Festive Afternoon Tea at CLOCKWORK is scheduled from November 21 through January 3, pairing seasonal sweet and savory selections with tea and live piano music.

Other properties will offer classic games and puzzles, including chess, backgammon and Scrabble, as alternatives to screen-based entertainment.

Making space for rest

The wellness offerings range from spa treatments to time outdoors.

Fairmont Mayakoba will offer a Celebration Glow Vinotherapy Ritual featuring grape seed exfoliation, a wine body mask and a massage with warm grapeseed oil.

At Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, Moonlight Meditation will take place beneath the property’s Banyan Tree, combining mantra meditation with sound-based relaxation.

Meanwhile, Fairmont Chateau Whistler will offer guided cross-country skiing at Whistler Olympic Park, giving guests time among snow-covered forests and mountain scenery.

A giving component through Make-A-Wish

The festive program also includes activities supporting Fairmont’s global partnership with Make-A-Wish, which grants wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Selected properties will sell holiday postcards featuring artwork created by a Make-A-Wish child, with proceeds supporting the organization. Fairmont Austin is among the participating hotels.

At Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Wishworthy Hot Cocoa will be served in the Lobby Lounge from December 1 to 31, priced at AED 55, with each cup supporting Make-A-Wish UAE.

Check the property before planning

Fairmont says festive programming will extend across its portfolio of more than 90 properties in over 20 countries. The supplied announcement highlights selected international hotels but does not detail a Fairmont Makati program.

Prices, schedules, access and reservation requirements differ by experience. Travelers and local visitors should confirm these directly with the relevant hotel.

Explore the collection through Fairmont’s official website and book the activities that fit the time—and company—you want to make room for this season.