European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 1, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A statue fits in the Snow on the wait of the hotel Patio overlooking the Lake. A Jumble of construction material and scraps where workmen Are making renovations. Several rooms in the Chi Emsee hotel look out Over the Lake. The boat Dock is visible Here. The Dachau concentration Camp and Berchtesgaden. There a a lot to do in the summer. But the resort Isnit Idle in the Winter either. Until now Chomsee s Winter programs have been a arc s Best kept secret a says Gorman repealing a phrase used frequently by t Tarry Connors Public affairs manager for arc Bavaria Gorman and Connors say chiefs Eek a Winter sports programs Are nearly As extensive a though not As Well known a As those available at the other arc resorts at Garmisch and Berchtesgaden. Chi Emsee Isnit snuggled in the midst of the Alps like the other two resorts Gorman says but the ski slopes Are no More than 10 minutes away and arc provides free Rouneil trip transportation daily a we normally have Good Snow through the beginning of april a he adds. As at the other two resorts there ire package deals like the downhill ski week and the ski Austria combo. The programs include ski lessons lift passes and banquets and other evening entertainment with prices starting at $40 for a one Day group ski Outing and climbing to $1 59 for the we Klong ski Austria combo. Rooms and meals Are extra and like the two other popular resorts Chi Emsee offers a Range of activities for youngsters including the ski kids sports week and childcare programs. Gorman says arc Chi Emsee is about Halfway through an extensive four year renovation program that has a Price tag of about $22 million. The first phase began in the summer of 1987 with the Complete renovation of the resorts 158 rooms. Until then Gorman says Only about i percent of the rooms had Baths now All Are up to american standards with Baths and showers the second phase now in Progress is to be c completed in the Spring. Various cosmetic c Banges Are in the works. More restrooms will be installed and production areas the Kite Hen the cafeteria and loading docks Are being relocated or renovated. The third and final phase says Gorman is what will make Chi Emsee a True year round resort. It includes a conference Hall a phys Al fitness Center an indoor heated swimming Pool and Jacuzzi a my Golf course parking lots and landscaping for the Campground it is to be completed in May 1991. While the renovation and construction projects Are under Way Gorman is taking other Steps to make his resort a More attractive destination. Gorman who has been at Chi Emsee for a year was the food and beverage manager for the arc hotel in i Hawaii before that not surprisingly some of his ideas have to do with the Kitchen and dining room. Quot no one came to arc because of the food he says of the hotel in Hawaii but he believes new menus More buffets and belter Quality food will he i drawing card. He wants to serve us a Choice beef purchased from the United slates. Gorman has also placed some extra emphasis on management and training. He thinks that Quot creating Joy for people begins with the staff. I be says arc Chi Emsee is looking for bands for i riday night entertainment and plans to hold outdoor c Hurch services this summer followed by a Brum h Buffet and activities for both adults and it Hildren. And be i stay with the popular ret rational sports such As sail boating and hand gliding. Quot we have to have a full Range of activities like a summer cruise something for everyone with clean at Rai live rooms and Good american food a he save for More information about the arc resort at i Ake Chi Emsee or to make reservations Call Lis 441 -2155 or civilian 08051 -80 i 1 72. Their address is Central reservations arc Chi Emsee Apo 09029. Information also is available from local Safo of travel offices. February 1, t990 stripes Magazine s