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Marriott Phoenix Airport Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Columbia Sussex, one of the largest Marriott franchisees in the country, continues its aggressive renovation program to at least 10 of its Marriott owned and operated properties. Today, Marriott Phoenix Airport announces the completion of its multi-million-dollar renovation and introduces new guest rooms, meeting and public spaces, restaurant, bar, Concierge Lounge and pool area.

Newly Renovated Hotel Opens as Quality Inn & Suburban Extended Stay in Phoenix, Arizona

KVS Hotels, LLC is pleased to announce a formal introduction of the Quality Inn and Suburban Extended Stay Phoenix Scottsdale West. The 160-room Quality Inn and Suburban Extended Stay dual-branded hotel is located at 4727 East Thomas Road in Phoenix, Arizona. Following comprehensive renovations and hotel upgrades throughout 2019, including guest rooms, lobby, breakfast facilities, and common areas, among others, the Quality Inn and Suburban Extended Stay is excited to welcome guests to its facilities.

Phoenix's Newest Cambria Hotel Celebrates Opening With Hockey Pro Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) known for its little luxuries that make a big difference and locally inspired design, commemorated the opening of its third location in the Phoenix metro area, the Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center, with an exclusive ribbon-cutting ceremony and "Paint with a Brew" event.

Cambria Opens Third Hotel In Phoenix Metropolitan Area

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announces the opening of its third hotel in Arizona: the Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center. The seven-story, 127-room hotel joins two other Cambria locations in the Grand Canyon State: Cambria Hotel Phoenix Chandler-Fashion Center and Cambria Hotel North Scottsdale Desert Ridge. The new Phoenix hotel is the latest in a long line of Cambria hotel openings this year across the country, in which 10 hotels have opened their doors — together representing over 1,600 upscale rooms.

Jon Erickson has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown

Before diving into the world of sales, Jon spent nearly eight years immersed in hotel operations. He took on the role of sales manager at The Westin Fort Lauderdale in Florida where he made a splash becoming the first corporate sales manager to book over one million in group rooms. Jon continued to bolster his resume in the Southeast as regional sales manager of Boca Raton Resort & Club in Florida, sales manager of The Westin & Sheraton Grand Bahama Island in the Bahamas, and then director of sales of Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale Plantation in Florida. In all three roles, he exceeded goals and expectations year over year.In 2011, Jon moved to Arizona to be Director of Sales & Marketing at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, and after leaving in 2018 for Atlanta's Westin Peachtree Plaza, he is back in the Valley of the Sun to lead sales and marketing for Arizona's largest hotel - Sheraton Phoenix Downtown

Carlos Morales has been appointed as General Manager at Royal Palms Resort and Spa (part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt)

As the newly appointed general manager of the resort, Morales has been part of the Hyatt team for more than 20 years and recently relocated from Hyatt Centric Key West in Florida where he served as the general manager. Prior to Key West, Morales was opening hotel manager of Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen and was director of food and beverage at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa.

Alex Robinson has been appointed as Executive Chef at Royal Palms Resort and Spa (part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt)

Alex Robinson has taken the lead of all culinary operations for the resort, including T. Cook's, with his new role as executive chef. This will be Chef Robinson's seventh luxury-brand hotel position throughout his nearly 18-year career. Chef Robinson previously worked for The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel as the executive sous chef overseeing multiple outlets as well as servicing 80,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Robinson has also worked on the culinary teams at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Four Season Resort Jackson Hole, opening team member Four Seasons Hotel Denver, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago and Four Seasons Hotel Boston. Chef Robinson is a graduate from Le Cordon Bleu Scottsdale with an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts.

Thierry Delourneaux has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, has announced the appointment of Thierry Delourneaux to the position of Executive Pastry Chef. A respected culinarian with extensive experience at legendary, luxury properties, Chef Delourneaux will oversee all pastry and confection operations at the landmark property.

Cambria Hotels Continues Phoenix Expansion with Roosevelt Row Arts District

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and an affiliate of True North Studio, LLC announced construction has begun on the new Cambria hotel in downtown Phoenix in the Roosevelt Row Arts District. Slated to open ahead of schedule in late 2019, the seven-story, 127-room hotel will be the third Cambria property to enter the growing Phoenixarea, joining the Cambria Hotel Phoenix Chandler-Fashion Center and Cambria Hotel North Scottsdale Desert Ridge.

AC Hotel® Phoenix Biltmore Opens In Camelback Corridor

Located in the upscale Biltmore area, the 160-room AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore is now open. The new hotel, part of AC Hotels by Marriott®, a design-led European lifestyle hotel brand from Marriott International, is perfectly situated in the heart of the bustling Camelback Corridor, the premier office, retail, and entertainment destination in Metropolitan Phoenix.

Melissa Hall has been appointed as Director of Sales at DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North

Hall most recently served as assistant director of sales at Hilton Phoenix Airport. "We are confident that Melissa's enthusiasm and leadership skills will help establish our beautiful, newly renovated hotel as the first choice of individual travelers, groups and meeting planners in our area," said Mary Lambert, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North. "She brings a proven record of providing excellent, customer-focused service to her Hilton clients in the Phoenix market."

Herve Cuyeu has been appointed as Executive Chef at Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has named seasoned culinarian, Herve Cuyeu Executive Chef. A respected creative talent with deep roots in the dining operations of legendary luxury properties, Chef Cuyeu is uniquely suited for the position, having led culinary operations at several distinctive properties with multiple dining outlets, within the brand portfolio, each offering uncompromising Waldorf Astoria service.