Monthly Archives: May, 2009
Transportation Then and Now
Friends: The Grand Hotel is abuzz with activity. Legislatures, the Press, Lobbyists, and Captains of Industry and those that wish they were converged on Grand Hotel for the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference, some 1400 movers and shakers predicting and pontificating about the future of the great state of Michigan. Visionaries such as T. [...]
There’s a Doctor in the house, Alex Graham
Friends: If today someone at Grand Hotel exclaims, “Is there a Doctor in the house” we can proudly say yes, a doctor of Merriment, Music and Mirth. Our own Director of Music, Alex Graham, has received his doctorate degree of music from Eastman School of Music in Rochester New York. Dr. Graham, wow that’s just [...]
First wedding of the season
Friends: Today’s blog will be from Grand Hotel’s Wedding Coordinator extraordinaire, Marty Haines. Marty works year round with couples to make their wedding dreams come true. From modest two person unions to large extravagant affairs, Marty walks them through every step of the way, from the initial tour of the facility, to in house catering, [...]
View from the Concierge desk
Friends, The view from the Concierge desk this past Sunday was a parade of dutiful children escorting their smiling mothers to Grand Hotel’s Main Dining Room for Mother’s Day Brunch. This is an annual tradition of recognition, appreciation and champagne so well deserved by all. Over the past five days Grand Hotel has played host [...]
Grand Hotel Green, not just a color
Friends: If you think Grand Hotel, the great bastion of civility on Mackinac Island, and the tree hugging green movement are worlds apart think again! Grand Hotel has been designated a green lodging facility by state officials in recognition of the hotel’s green policies in regards to energy saving and recycling. I am no longer [...]
Grand Hotel’s opening weekend
Thank you for the great comments. It looks like blogging is going to be fun! It’s been a busy place around Grand Hotel for our opening. Over 500 Rotarians descended on the hotel for their 2009 District Conference. Having Rotary in house is a great way to start the summer season. The group works hard, [...]
