galvez - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T08:37:25Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/galvezNoted Author, Gary Cartwright, Returns To Galveston For A Weekend Of Book Signingshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/noted-author-gary-cartwright2011-03-09T22:00:33.000Z2011-03-09T22:00:33.000ZChristine Hopkinshttps://tripatini.com/members/ChristineHopkins<div><p>GALVESTON, TX – (March 8, 2011) Gary Cartwright, noted author of <i>Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf</i>, returns to Galveston on Thursday, March 31 through Saturday, April 2. His schedule will be as follows:</p><ul><li>Thursday, March 31, Noon to 3:00 pm: Celebrating Women Convention at Moody Gardens Convention Center, Hotel Galvez Spa booth; 7 Hope Boulevard</li><li>Friday, April 1, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Wine and cheese reception at Tina’s on The Strand; 2326 Strand</li><li>Friday, April 1, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Cocktail Hour at Hotel Galvez; 2024 Seawall Boulevard</li><li>Saturday, April 2, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm: Murdoch’s Pier; 2215 Seawall Boulevard</li><li>Saturday, April 2, 1:30 pm to 4:30pm: Gracie’s; 2228 Strand</li></ul><p>Gary Cartwright has had a distinguished career as a newspaper reporter, book author and magazine writer. He has written eight books as well as stories for national publications such as <i>Harper’s, Life, Rolling Stone, Esquire</i> and the <i>New York Times Magazine</i>. Cartwright recently retired from <i>Texas</i> Monthly where he had been a staff member since 1982.</p><p><i>Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf</i> will be sold at all signing locations. Cartwright’s entertaining tale tells the story of Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand<sup>®</sup> Hotel, and its significant role in Galveston’s eclectic history while utilizing both current and historic photos of the hotel and Galveston as well as a variety of historic postcards. In addition to Cartwright’s narrative, the commemorative book includes numerous personal stories and photos from former guests and residents as well as the sought-after recipe for the hotel’s award-winning gumbo. The book is priced at $39.95 plus tax. It is also available for purchase online at <a href="http://www.hotelgalvez100.com/">www.HotelGalvez100.com</a>. Online orders must be made at least two weeks prior to the book signings to allow time for shipping.</p><p>Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham<sup>®</sup> Grand Hotel and a <a href="http://www.historichotels.org/?content_id=1785">National Trust Historic Hotel of America</a>, is the only historic beachfront hotel in Texas and is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of <a href="http://www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/#/about/">Mitchell Historic Properties.</a> For room reservations, visit <a href="http://www.wyndhamhotelgalvez.com/">www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com</a> or call (409) 765-7721. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham® hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM – (800) 996-3426 – or visiting <a href="http://www.wyndham.com/">www.wyndham.com</a>.</p></div>Historic Hotels Sponsor New Galveston Mardi Gras Paradehttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/historic-hotels-sponsor-new2011-02-16T18:45:16.000Z2011-02-16T18:45:16.000ZChristine Hopkinshttps://tripatini.com/members/ChristineHopkins<div><p>GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (Feb. 15, 2011) – Hotel Galvez & Spa and The Tremont House, both Wyndham Grand<sup>®</sup> Hotels, will present a new <a href="http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/">Mardi Gras! Galveston</a> parade entitled “A Salute to <a href="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/pr/mhp/mhprs/cynthia-and-george-mitchell.aspx">George Mitchell</a>” on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. This new parade is the first parade in downtown Galveston’s Mardi Gras entertainment district scheduled for the 2011 carnival season. Prior to the start of the parade at 5 p.m., Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski will present a city proclamation declaring Friday, Feb. 25 as “George Mitchell Day” in front of The Tremont House, 2300 Mechanic.</p><p> </p><p>“A Salute to George Mitchell” honors Galveston native George Mitchell, a philanthropist, developer and owner of Mitchell Historic Properties who played a pivotal role in reviving the city-wide celebration of Mardi Gras in 1985, which coincided with the grand opening of The Tremont House. The hotel has hosted an annual Mardi Gras ball and parade viewing party during the second weekend of Mardi Gras since its opening.</p><p> </p><p>“Mr. Mitchell and other prominent Galvestonians had the vision to expand private Mardi Gras celebrations into something bigger and grander which, in turn, stimulated Galveston’s economy,” said Mike Dean, president of Yaga’s Entertainment, Inc. “In following with his initial vision, this new parade and added entertainment will provide revelers with a festive reason to come down early on Friday to kick off the first weekend of Mardi Gras in Galveston.”</p><p> </p><p>The parade will begin in front of The Tremont House at 2300 Mechanic and will travel east to 21<sup>st</sup> Street, north to Strand, west to 25<sup>th</sup> Street, south to Mechanic, east to 21<sup>st</sup> Street, and north on 21<sup>st</sup> Street, ending at Pier 21.“A Salute to George Mitchell” is one of sixteen parades and processions held in conjunction with Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebration. Galveston’s new, gated Mardi Gras entertainment district is coordinated by Yaga’s Entertainment, Inc., and will feature two stages of live entertainment and multiple parades to entertain revelers. Admission to the entertainment district, now referred to as the new Uptown Entertainment District, is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. Admission will be charged from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays.</p><p> </p><p>During both weekends of Mardi Gras, Hotel Galvez & Spa will offer <a href="http://www.wyndham.com/specialoffers/special_offers/details/glshg_mardigras2011.wnt">two-night package</a> which includes valet parking, breakfast, two tickets to the Uptown Entertainment District and shuttle service. The Tremont House will host its Mardi Gras “Enchantment of India” Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, March 5. For more information on these packages and Mardi Gras! Galveston, visit <a href="http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/">www.MardiGrasGalveston.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Hotel Galvez & Spa and The Tremont House are both Wyndham Grand<sup>®</sup> Hotels and National Trust Historic Hotels of America and part of Mitchell Historic Properties. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham® hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM – (800) 996-3426 – or visiting <a href="http://www.wyndham.com">www.wyndham.com</a>.</p><p align="center"><em>###</em></p><p><b><i>MEDIA CONTACT: </i></b></p><p>Christine Hopkins, APR</p><p><i>Mitchell Historic Properties</i></p><p>Office (409)762-0062/Mobile (409)457- 1055</p><p><a href="mailto:chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com">chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com</a></p><p><b>Mitchell Historic Properties Pressroom:</b> <a href="http://www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/">www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com</a></p><p> </p></div>Hotel Galvez Hosts Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremonyhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/hotel-galvez-hosts-wedding-vow2011-01-18T22:34:15.000Z2011-01-18T22:34:15.000ZChristine Hopkinshttps://tripatini.com/members/ChristineHopkins<div><p>GALVESTON ISLAND, TX (Jan. 17, 2011) – Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand<sup>®</sup> Hotel, will host a mass <a href="http://www.hotelgalvez100.com/">Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony</a> on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. for couples who have celebrated their marriages and honeymoons at the historic hotel as well as other interested couples.</p><p> </p><p>The Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony, officiated by Galveston Justice of the Peace Jim Schweitzer, will take place on the hotel’s front lawn and will be followed by a reception with a champagne toast and wedding cake. Hotel Galvez will award a complimentary, overnight stay to the couple in attendance who has been married the longest and the couple who has come from the farthest distance.</p><p> </p><p>Couples interested in participating in the Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony should notify the hotel no later than Friday, Feb. 4 and can reserve their spot by calling (409) 765-7721 or emailing <a href="mailto:dcanton@wyndham.com">dcanton@wyndham.com</a>. There is no charge for participating in the vow renewal. Participation is limited to the first 100 couples. Hotel Galvez will also offer a <a href="http://www.wyndham.com/specialoffers/special_offers/details/glshg_vowrenewal.wnt">special getaway package</a> as part of this event, which begins at $369 for two nights and includes a two-night stay, valet parking, champagne upon arrival, breakfast for two on Saturday and Sunday and a keepsake copy of <i>Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf</i> by Gary Cartwright.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony, the hotel invites brides to loan their vintage wedding dresses to display during the reception. Additionally, Hotel Galvez will host a wedding cake baking contest among area bakeries. Those interested in loaning wedding dresses or taking part in the wedding cake contest should contact Sarah Harano at <a href="mailto:mktgasst@mitchellfamilycorp.com">mktgasst@mitchellfamilycorp.com</a> or (409) 762-0062. Dresses should be from the 1920s to 1970s era and should be delivered by Feb. 4 to the G-1 Office, part of Mitchell Historic Properties, at 305 21<sup>st</sup> Street, Suite 160, Galveston, Texas 77550.</p><p> </p><p>The Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony, sponsored by <i>Houston Bride Magazine</i>, is one of a series of <a href="http://www.hotelgalvez100.com/">monthly celebrations</a> scheduled as part of the hotel’s year-long centennial celebration.</p><p> </p><p>Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand<sup>®</sup> Hotel and a <a href="http://www.historichotels.org/?content_id=1785">National Trust Historic Hotel of America</a>, remains the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast. Hotel Galvez is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of <a href="http://www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/#/about/">Mitchell Historic Properties.</a></p><p><em><a href="http://www.wyndham.com/">Wyndham Hotels and Resorts</a>, LLC, a subsidiary</em> of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), <em>offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham</em><sup>®</sup> <em>hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.wyndham.com/">www.wyndham.com</a>. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p align="center"><em>###</em></p><p><b><i> </i></b></p><p><b><i>MEDIA CONTACT:</i></b> Christine Hopkins, APR, <i>Mitchell Historic Properties <b>•</b></i> (409) 457- 1055, <a href="mailto:chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com">chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com</a></p><p>Read more in the Pressroom: <a href="http://www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/">www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com</a></p></div>