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Ardi Dulaku has been appointed as Beverage Manager at L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel

Overseeing L'Auberge de Sedona's beverage program is Beverage Manager Ardi Dulaku, tasked with refreshing the resort's cocktail menus along with beer, wine, and spirits offerings at signature restaurant Cress on Oak Creek and ETCH Kitchen & Bar, which serves elevated casual classics. A native of Kosovo, Dulaku has called Sedona home since 1999 and been captivated by the beverage industry since childhood. He grew up on various vineyards and watched his brother work as a bartender, ultimately deciding to follow in his footsteps. He worked at resorts and hospitality outlets including Amara Resort and Spa and Vacation Resorts International in Sedona, Ariz.. At L'Auberge de Sedona, Dulaku finds inspiration in the freedom to be creative with beverages bringing a keen eye for trendsetting, fresh ingredients, and an unmatched palate to his role. He is actively building a beverage program complementary of the resort's wellness-inspired, calming ambiance.

Hyatt
Sedona, Arizona, United States
Development Pipeline

AJ Capital Partners To Open Graduate Hotel In Tucson, Arizona

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.

Graduate Hotels
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Development Groundbreaking

My Place Fans Will Soon Have a Hotel in Arizona

Following the brand's recent 36-hour tour which included three groundbreakings in three new states, My Place Hotels of America is thrilled to announce Avondale will soon be home to Arizona's first My Place Hotel. Avondale City Officials, General Contractor Haydon Building Corp, and a host of community members and leaders gathered alongside hotel owners and My Place Hotels executives to celebrate the groundbreaking of the 32,000-square-foot project.

My Place Hotels
Avondale, Arizona, United States
Development Opening

Hampton by Hilton Opens New Property in Tucson, Arizona

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.

Hampton by Hilton
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Development Pipeline

Trez Capital Closes $15MM Construction Financing Loan for Virtua Partners to Develop 128-Room SpringHill Suites by Marriott Near Phoenix

Trez Capital announced the closing of a $15 million construction financing loan for Phoenix-based Virtua Partners' first-ever Opportunity Zone project. Virtua Credit, a commercial real estate investment and advisory services firm, arranged the loan, which will finance a 128-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Avondale, a suburb just west of Phoenix. Located off North 99th Avenue in Avondale, the hotel will anchor a 58-acre mixed-use development that will include retail, restaurant, multifamily and single-family developments.

Trez Capital
Avondale, Arizona, United States
Appointment

Executive Chef Lindsey Dale has been appointed as Executive Chef at SaltRock at SaltRock Southwest Kitchen

There's a fresh new face taking the helm as executive chef of SaltRockSouthwest Kitchen in Sedona and she's looking to shake things up witha simple, yet elegant approach to local fare on the menu.Hailing from Syracuse, NY, Lindsey grew up helping her mom in thekitchen and draws inspiration from her upbringing and love of art tocreate seasonal and vibrant dishes that pack powerful flavor. Workingto launch her first menu at SaltRock this summer, Chef Lindsey plansto introduce more sustainable, indigenous ingredients and ancientgrains sourced from purveyors within the Verde Valley, Phoenix andbeyond.A graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in New York City,Chef Lindsey gained her experience from a variety of kitchens beforelanding her first sous chef position at The Sherwood Inn within theFinger Lakes. No stranger to resort towns, her career then brought herto Enchantment Resort in Sedona where she started as a sous chef thenwas promoted to chef tournant, spending close to five years in theresort's kitchen.Chef Lindsey took over at SaltRock in February and has been makingincremental changes thus far, including an entire revamp of thedessert menu. Located at Amara Resort & Spa, SaltRock showcases a menuof Southwestern-inspired cuisine featuring fresh, light and seasonaldishes using culinary traditions and ingredients of the Southwest andVerde Valley.

J. Lauren PR
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Development Renovation

Xanterra Investing $30 Million for Rebuild of Maswik South Lodging at South Rim, Grand Canyon Slated for 2020 Opening

Grand Canyon South Rim is getting a "birthday present" for its Centennial: as part of its concession contract with the National Park Service (NPS), Xanterra Travel Collection is investing $30 million to rebuild the Maswik South Lodging complex at South Rim. The existing 90 rooms, constructed in 1971, will be replaced with 120 new lodging units within four new lodging structures in the same general location. The new Maswik guest lodging is anticipated to open in Summer of 2020.

Xanterra
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, United States
Appointment

Brian Johnson has been appointed as General Manager at Great Wolf Lodge Arizona

Great Wolf Resorts named Brian Johnson as the General Manager of Great Wolf Lodge Arizona, slated to open October 17, 2019. Hailing from the portfolio's first-ever lodge in the Wisconsin Dells, Johnson is making the move to lead the pack at the company's newest resort located within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's Talking Stick Entertainment District.Johnson begins his next chapter with Great Wolf Lodge and returns to the Arizona hospitality scene boasting three decades of hospitality industry experience, having previously held roles at both the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.

Great Wolf Resorts
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Element Hotel at SkySong expects to open in June

A key new addition to Scottsdale's hospitality market has hit some key milestones on its way to a projected June 2019 opening. The new 157-room property is one of Marriott's premium lifestyle brand hotels and will soon occupy the southwestern corner of SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center complex near Scottsdale Road and Enterprise Drive. Construction on the hotel is currently on schedule, and Jackson-Shaw expects the Element hotel to open in mid-to-late June 2019.

Element® By Westin
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Development Pipeline

Caesars Announces Introduces Caesars Republic Brand

Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR), the world's most diversified casino-entertainment company today announced plans to open Caesars Republic Scottsdale, its first non-gaming hotel in the United States, as part of its plan to expand its brands and loyalty network through its licensing strategy. Caesars Republic Scottsdale will be located adjacent to the region's premier luxury retail destination, Scottsdale Fashion Square, and will be a four-star hotel developed by HCW Development and operated by Aimbridge Hospitality. Caesars Entertainment will license its brand, advise on design elements and integrate the industry's leading loyalty network, Total Rewards.

Caesars Republic
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Appointment

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.

Hyatt
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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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.

Hyatt
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Appointment

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.

Hilton
Phoenix, Arizona, United States