Daniel Chaparro has been appointed as Director of People & Culture 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 Daniel Chaparro as Director of People & Culture.

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Chaparro joins the Denū opening team with more than 15 years of experience driving employee engagement, talent development and operational excellence, earning a nomination for People & Culture Leader of the Year in 2025. His people-first approach and operational mindset reflect Denū's commitment to building a team as exceptional as the experience it delivers.

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. Reservations are now open for stays beginning September 2026 at www.denuhotel.com.

Daniel Chaparro is an alumnus of Johnson & Wales University – Class of 2012.

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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,...