Linda Ding has been appointed as General Manager at Denū Hotel & Spa

Denū Hotel & Spa, slated to open in September 2026 as the newest hotel within Pacific Hospitality Group's Meritage Collection in downtown Phoenix, is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Ding as General Manager.

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Ding oversees all facets of hotel operations, bringing a people-centered leadership style honed across large-scale luxury properties. Her background includes roles as General Manager of Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach in Kauai, Director of Operations at Sheraton San Diego Resort, and Director of Rooms at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa with PHG — experience that has earned her a reputation for leading with clarity, purpose, and genuine trust across teams.

Denū Hotel & Spa will feature 236 guestrooms, a Hammam-inspired spa experience at Solstone Holistic Spa, a rooftop pool with sweeping city views and 23,000 square feet of flexible event space. The hotel's culinary program, inspired by modern Sonoran expression, blends Arizona's desert ingredients with Latin and Mediterranean influences through concepts Sartén Kitchen & Bar, Nidos Rooftop Bar and Blend Café. Reservations are now open for stays beginning September 2026 at www.denuhotel.com.

Linda Ding is an alumnus of Cornell | Executive and Professional Education – Class of 2019.

General Management USA & Canada United States Arizona Phoenix

The Meritage Collection blends iconic, one-of-a-kind places with locally inspired enrichment programs designed for the curious traveler. A uniquely laid-back approach to the good life reflects our warm, sunshine-soaked California roots. With acclaimed resorts in Napa Valley, La Jolla, Kauai, and now Huntington Beach, the Meritage Collection truly sets the stage for the extraordinary.

Since 1987, Pacific Hospitality Group, LLC (PHG) has maintained a strategic vision and strong sense of core values as guiding principles for business success. With luxury hotel properties from Napa Valley to Southern California, PHG’s growing portfolio of hotel and resort investments reinforces the company’s cohesive vision. PHG manages, develops, finances, and owns hotel assets in California including Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara,...