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Opening Party for Canopy by Hilton, Portland

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Opening Party for Canopy by Hilton, Portland

In July 2018 Elaine Schimek and I were invited to the opening of the new Canopy by Hilton hotel in Portland, Oregon. I’ve done a few projects for this brand in the past, so I was very happy to see them finally arriving here in my city. Their motto is “thoughtfully local” as they try to incorporate a sense of the specific location for each of their hotels, rather than just a generic hospitality. I think it works! The party made everything nice and crowded, but I’ll have to go back on a regular business day to check it out in relative peace. Photos from our tour with some other travel bloggers below.

And see my Canopy by Hilton posts.

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Opening Celebration for Canopy by Hilton Reykjavík City Centre

In November 2016 Canopy by Hilton flew me to Iceland for the grand opening of their very first hotel, the Reykjavík City Centre. Such a great party, for a wonderful hotel, with great food from the Geiri Smart restaurant and Omnom Chocolate. Plus, I had a good "skál" with the mayor...

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Opening Celebration for Canopy by Hilton Reykjavík City Centre
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Glorious Sunset, Portland

I was sitting on my balcony with my kids as the sky grew darker with the setting of the sun, and a ruffly smattering of clouds rolled over our heads like a blanket. I glanced up and thought the day was finished and night was upon us. Instead, the last rays of the sun from beyond the horizon suddenly began bouncing off the clouds (causing me to grab my camera) and what followed was my favorite sunset ever in Portland. Breathtaking, with all the colors of the rainbow dancing overhead like our own Oregon aurora... 

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Glorious Sunset, Portland
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Opening Day at the AC Hotel Portland

I was invited to the opening of the new AC Hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon. They built it in what was a funny old vacant lot that everyone just used as a shortcut at a busy intersection. Now it's a charming place to stay steps away from the Pioneer Place shopping mall and other downtown attractions. The best part of it for me, hands down, is they have a bunch of local artwork and local food and drinks... 

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Opening Day at the AC Hotel Portland
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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Portland

Year-in, year-out, one great spot to escape the rigors of city life, to relax and enjoy nature, is the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in SE Portland...

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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Portland