The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, a AAA Four Diamond resort situated among the Santa Catalina Mountains, announced today the appointment of Mary Beth Seamands as its director of sales and marketing.
Aligned Hospitality Management, a leading third-party hotel management company, has completed a rebrand of The Tuxon in Tuscon, AZ, formerly a Design Hotels property, into a voco by IHG. Now known as voco The Tuxon, this hotel is the first voco in Aligned's portfolio.
My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Tucson South, AZ, in Tucson, AZ. The extended-stay property is a partnership between Opwest Development and Iridius Capital, and managed by Guard Hospitality. This marks the My Place's first property in Tucson and third in Arizona.
Flexible Lodging Innovator Continues to Rapidly Grow and Opens Fourth Property this Year.
Located in Tucson's tallest building, the hotel welcomes guests to the cultural hub of the city.
Twenty Four Seven Hotels, a third-party hospitality management company for premium-branded, select-service and lifestyle hotel segments in the western U.S., today announced the completed renovation of the 150-room Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport. The multi-million dollar refurbishment upgraded the hotel's guest and meeting rooms, public spaces and restaurant. The renovation also included adding new furnishings, bathrooms and linens throughout the property.
Now open, massive resort upgrade includes luxury Casitas and Hacienda Suites, elevated dining outlets, immersive wellness experiences, modern meeting spaces, and more.
Hampton by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown, owned by FHG DTN Tucson Owner, LLC and operated by Fayth Hospitality Management, LLC, today announced Patricia Manzanares has been promoted to general manager.
Opwest Partners, a Scottsdale-based investment and development firm, has partnered with Tucson-based Iridius Capital to open Tucson's first soft branded lifestyle hotel inside the iconic One South Church building in early 2023. The first nine floors of the building are currently being renovated into The Leo Kent, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, while the upper floors of the tower have been upgraded and will continue to function as office space. The repositioning from office to hotel at One South Church is one of only a few high-rise adaptive reuse conversions that have been executed in the state of Arizona.
Daniel Padilla has been named Director of Sales and Marketing for the 575-room JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa. The resort's General Manager Dean Callahan made the announcement. Padilla launched his career in 2007 at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa where he was hired as an event manager until 2011. From there, he held management positions in housekeeping, guest services and catering. In 2017 he accepted a position as Director of Catering & Events management at the W Austin, in Austin, TX., and in 2019 was promoted to Director of Sales & Marketing prior to returning to JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa.
Hilton today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton, and Home 2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown. Located near the University of Arizona, The Tucson Convention Center and the Cathedral of Saint Augustine, the property is a unique new addition to Tucson Downtown lodging offerings. With two award-winning brands under one roof, the hotel expands Hilton's growing footprint of multi-brand properties.
Commonwealth Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Arthur Burrell to the role of director of sales and marketing of the Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport. Mr. Burrell brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to his new role having previously served as the director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Place Tucson Airport.
Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown, owned by FHG DTN Tucson Owner, LLC and operated by Fayth Hospitality Management, LLC, today announced Lewiston Murray has been appointed as the hotel's new general manager. The six story, 199-room/suite hotel is located at 141 South Stone Avenue. The property is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in July 2021. As general manager, Murray will be responsible for directing all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, hotel administration, and overseeing the sales and marketing efforts. Prior to joining Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown, Murray was an Area General Manager of Hilton branded properties for Magna Hotels in New York City. Murray is a graduate of Institute of Management & Production Jamaica and holds a degree in Business Administration.
Focus Hospitality Management, a full-service hotel management company with a total of seven properties in the Tucson metropolitan statistical area (MSA), has opened The Tuxon, a modern boutique hotel and member of Marriott International's Design HotelsTM, a collection with over 300 independent hotels in more than 60 countries across the world.
The Tuxon, a modern boutique hotel in the heart of Tucson, has joined Marriott International's coveted Design Hotels™ portfolio, an exclusive collection of hotels celebrated for their individuality, thoughtful design, and unique, discoverable pleasures. The new hotel, the first-ever Design Hotels™ property in Arizona, will debut in Summer 2020. Guests of The Tuxon will also have access to Marriott International's unrivaled loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy.
Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of a new hotel located in Tucson. Owned by HSL Properties and operated by Prism Hotels & Resorts, the hotel is perfectly situated to allow guests easy access to businesses, shopping and entertainment. Embassy Suites by Hilton prides itself on offering guests an approachable and stress-free experience at each o f its spacious, all-suites hotel properties.
At the convergence of modern hospitality and southwestern authenticity, where adventure seeking meets the social scene and business travelers mesh seamlessly with cultured vacationers, lies The Tuxon, an independent boutique hotel in the birthplace of Tucson. Scheduled to open in Winter 2019 with additional amenities coming online Summer 2020, The Tuxon is the ultimate reflection of its surroundings, a unique blend of environments that perfectly balances the city's dynamic cultural scene with its storied desert roots.
Hyatt Place Tucson-Central, the second Hyatt Place hotel in Tucson, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The property is owned by Zenith Asset Company, and managed by ZMC Hotels, LLC, of Walnut Creek CA.
Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners announced today its plan to open Graduate Tucson, part of the Graduate Hotels® collection, in Tucson, Arizona. The 14-story, 164-room ground-up hotel development will be located on 2nd Street, just off Park Avenue and University Boulevard. The hotel will be part of a mixed-use development that includes retail, residential apartments and a public plaza slated to open in fall 2020.
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton, the global upper-midscale brand known for its commitment to providing unmatched guest service, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Tucson Tech Park in Tucson. Owned by HSL Properties and managed by Prism Hotels & Resorts, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Tucson Tech Park features 104 spacious rooms and offers travelers value-added amenities with the spirit of Hamptonality.