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Development Pipeline Scheduled for January 2027

AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin Phoenix Desert Ridge

Azul Hospitality Group Expands Portfolio with Management of Dual-Branded Marriott Hotel

Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality management platform providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset's performance, announced today it has been selected to manage the under-construction dual-branded Marriott hotel at City North in Phoenix, Arizona. The project, comprising the 142-room AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge and the 98-room Element by Westin Phoenix Desert Ridge, broke ground earlier this summer and is expected to open in January 2027.

Marriott and Azul Hospitality Group
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin Phoenix Desert Ridge ......

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The new development is a joint venture between LaPour Partners and Holualoa Companies, representing a significant addition to the growing Desert Ridge corridor. Once complete, the eight-story, property will feature a resort-style pool, fitness center, over 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and two unique food and beverage outlets.

The dual-branded property is located within the master-planned City North development, offering convenient access to shopping, dining, and the nearby Desert Ridge Marketplace.

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AC Hotels by Marriott
Hotel Brand

AC Hotels includes over 175 hotels in more than 25 countries and territories. At AC Hotels, every moment has been designed, refined, crafted, and considered to create a seamless guest experience. Each AC Hotel features purposefully designed signature spaces that strike the perfect balance of form and function. Most notably, the AC Lounge® invites guests and locals alike to collaborate during the day, or to enjoy signature cocktails and tapas...

Element® By Westin
Hotel Brand

With more than 65 hotels across North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific, Element Hotels is designed for today’s healthy, active traveler who wants to maintain the balance of daily routines while on the road. Offering many of the comforts of home, Element caters to those looking to stay both short and long-term. All hotels have an outdoor-inspired, sustainability- focused design philosophy and feature spacious and airy...

Marriott
Franchise OrganizationBrand OwnerHotel Group

Marriott International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,200 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program.

Azul Hospitality Group
Management CompanyHotel Group

Azul Hospitality Group is a premier hospitality company providing industry-leading service, rigorous management, ethical operations, and innovative approaches to maximizing the performance of an asset. The company’s primary focus is on lifestyle hotels and resorts, with unique destination and product attributes.