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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.

Choice
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Appointment

David Belk has been appointed as General Manager at AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore

The recently opened AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore, part of the design-led European lifestyle Marriott hotel brand, announces the appointment of David Belk as General Manager. Located in the upscale Biltmore area, the new hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Phoenix's bustling Camelback Corridor, the premier office, retail, and entertainment destination in the city.

Marriott
Biltmore, Arizona, United States
Appointment

Mike Carvelo has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore

The recently opened AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore, part of the design-led European lifestyle Marriott hotel brand, announces the appointment of Mike Carvelo as Director of Sales & Marketing. Located in the upscale Biltmore area, the new hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Phoenix's bustling Camelback Corridor, the premier office, retail, and entertainment destination in the city.

Marriott
Biltmore, Arizona, United States
Development Opening

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.

AC Hotels by Marriott
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Development Pipeline

Driftwood Acquisitions And Development Breaks Ground On New Canopy By Hilton In Tempe, AZ

Driftwood Acquisitions & Development (DAD) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Canopy by Hilton, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) lifestyle hotel brand, yesterday in Tempe, Arizona. Slated to open as a 198-room hotel by January 2020, Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown University Area is located in the heart of Tempe across the street from Arizona State University (ASU), one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States. Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM), DAD's affiliate, will manage the hotel. DAD is an innovative hospitality industry leader with decades of experience and a strategic focus on hotel and resort acquisitions."Tempe is a flourishing and energetic community," said Carlos J. Rodriguez Sr., CEO of Driftwood Acquisitions & Development. "We have an outstanding and ongoing relationship with Canopy by Hilton, and we are excited to work with the brand again to bring this project to the downtown area."

Canopy by Hilton
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Development Renovation

Marriott Phoenix Mesa Completes Multi-million Dollar Transformation To Become The Newest Delta Hotels By Marriott

A multi-million dollar, full-scale renovation is complete on the Marriott Phoenix Mesa, located in Downtown Mesa, Arizona, an area currently undergoing its own resurgence as a stylish and vibrant urban cultural arts center. The property will officially rebrand and become Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa on October 3, 2018. The renovation inclu ded all 274 guestrooms and suites, flexible meeting space, lobby and common areas, as well as the property's two dining venues Café Azul and AZ Brew. The hotel is owned by Ensemble Real Estate Investments. A grand opening and ribbon cutting event is scheduled for October 10, 2018.

Delta
Mesa, Arizona, United States
Appointment

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."

Hilton
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Amber Harkin has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Tucson East

HMC Hospitality (Heavlin Management Company) is pleased to announce Amber Harkin as the new General Manager of Hilton Tucson East. Amber joins the Hilton Tucson East and HMC Team from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson Paloma Village where she was General Manger since March of 2014. While at the Embassy Suites Amber oversaw a four-million-dollar renovation and added a full-service restaurant to the property. Her hotel earned several awards throughout her tenure, including Hotel of the Year in 2017. She came to the Embassy Suites from the Williams Centre TownePlace Suites by Marriott, where she was awarded Opening Hotel of the Year by the TownePlace Suites brand as the opening GM. She moved to Tucson in 2005 after earning her BS in Hotel Management & Leadership from Johnson & Wales University in Denver, where she worked for Marriott International. She completed three internships while pursuing her degree, one with the Doubletree by Hilton, one with the Denver Metro & Convention Visitors Bureau and one with the Marriott Dalmahoy in Edinburgh, Scotland. Amber currently serves as the Chair of the Southern Arizona Lodging & Resort Association (SALARA), and is on the executive committee of Visit Tucson, where she has been an active member of the Board of Directors since 2015. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Amber is a great asset to both the Hilton Tucson East and Heavlin Management Company. She is passionate about her employees and guests which is evident from her commitment to the industry and awards she and her hotels have received during her tenure. As General Manager of the Hilton Tucson East, Amber will use her fresh approach to continue to drive service and enhance the customer experience at the newly renovated property.

Heavlin Management Company, LLC (HMC)
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Appointment

Michael K. Platt has been named General Manager at El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort

El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, in Tucson, Ariz., has named Michael K. Platt the new General Manager of its 428-room resort that just completed the largest renovation in its 35-year history.Bringing more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the El Conquistador team, he most recently was the general manager of the four-star, four-diamond Royal Park Hotel, in Rochester, Mich. when it received WorldHotels' award for "Best Experience Creator" for the third consecutive year, the only American hotel in the more than 500 WorldHotels international and luxury portfolio to receive this honor, as well as recognition for improved revenue management.Born in Zimbabwe and fluent in three languages, Platt's passion for travel and education has led him to a variety of luxury brands with general manager positions at Arista Hotel (Chicago, Ill.), Viceroy Hotel Santa Monica and Hilton Long Beach (Calif.), and El San Juan Hotel & Casino in Puerto Rico, the first Waldorf Astoria Collection property and the first casino resort in the world to carry the Waldorf Astoria flag.When he is not working, this new Tucson local can be found watching F-1 racing or walking his three French bulldogs.

Hilton
Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Sean Olmstead has been appointed as General Manager at L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel

Sean Olmstead is a hospitality veteran appointed general manager of L'Auberge de Sedona where he oversees day-to-day operations, including guest relations and property development. A native of Hawaii, Olmstead graduated from the California Culinary Academy and spent the first years of his career working in restaurants in Honolulu and San Francisco. In 1998, he started with InterContinental Hotels Group, working at multiple properties across the country including the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, InterContinental San Francisco, InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile and InterContinental New York Barclay. Olmstead served in numerous management and F&B roles during his 20-year career with InterContinental Hotels Group, at one point managing more than 800 rooms and multiple departments. His more than 22 years of culinary and hospitality industry experience and constant hunger for success have led to him being honored with multiple high-profile awards and accolades for his excellence in service.

Destination Hotels
Sedona, Arizona, United States
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Franck Desplechin has been appointed as F&B Director and Executive Chef at L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel

Adding to the resort's new executive team, seasoned food and beverage professional Franck Desplechin plays a dual role as L'Auberge de Sedona's director of food and beverage and executive chef at signature restaurant Cress on Oak Creek - elevated prix fixe menus incorporating locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and inspired by the nature of Northern Arizona tied with French culinary techniques - and ETCH Kitchen & Bar, which serves elevated casual classics. An internationally acclaimed chef with over 18 years of culinary experience, Desplechin has plated at three Michelin-starred restaurants in France including Les Barmes de L'ours Hotel & Spa, L'Atelier and La Ville Blanche. He also held various F&B and resort leadership roles within the St. Regis brand, working at properties including The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, The St. Regis Princeville Resort in Kauai, Hawaii and most recently, The St. Regis San Francisco, a Forbes five-star property where Desplechin was the executive chef.

Destination Hotels
Sedona, Arizona, United States
Appointment

Tara Cline has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Amara Resort and Spa

Tara Cline has joined Kimpton's Amara Resort and Spa as the new General Manager. Cline was previously at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Ariz. where she spent over 25 years educating herself in hotel operations, revenue management, sales and marketing. Throughout her time at the independent resort, Cline found her passion for the luxury hospitality industry as she took on many roles and eventually worked her way up to Director of Rooms. She believes that teamw ork and empowerment provide the ability to operate a successful hotel and is excited to become a part of the Kimpton family.

IHG
Sedona, Arizona, United States
Appointment

Stebbings has been appointed as General Manager at Miraval Arizona

Stebbings will take the lead at Miraval Arizona as general manager. He has more than 18 years of experience in the hospitality and wellness industries. Before joining Miraval Arizona, Stebbings served as the director of operations and general manager of Travaasa Experiential Resorts where he oversaw the brand's two properties, Travaasa Austin and Travaasa Hana on Maui. Before that, he was the general manager for the Hotel Hana-Maui.

Hyatt
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Development Opening

Mountain Shadows Completes Resort Condominiums And Suites, elevating Luxury Lifestyle In The Arizona Desert

A celebrated desert destination has been reimagined for a new era of luxury as Mountain Shadows has officially opened its luxury wing of resort condominiums and suites, marking the completion of the $100-million resort. Nestled between Scottsdale and Phoenix in serene Paradise Valley, Mountain Shadows Resort Condominiums recapture the glamour of this mid-century playground with incredible amenities and resort perks.

Mountain Shadows
Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States
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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.

Marriott
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Mia A. Mackman has been appointed as Director at HVS Spa & Wellness Consulting

HVS and spa-and-wellness consultancy Mackman ES have formed an alliance in the United States to fill the need for comprehensive, future-driven, spa-and-wellness valuation, feasibility, and strategic planning. "This alliance offers the hospitality industry advanced, one-of-a-kind client solutions in the rapidly evolving spa-and-wellness space, and HVS divisions worldwide can tap into this expertise as needed. This relationship also fosters an inclusive understanding of spa and wellness through industry insight with an emphasis on the significance of wellness in hospitality and its future value and growth," said HVS Americas' President, Rod Clough, MAI. The global wellness real estate market represents one of the fastest-growing wellness sectors, having risen 19% from $100 billion in 2013 to $118.6 billion in 2015. Wellness tourism continues to surge at a reported $563 billion, in addition to $99 billion in global spa business, according to the Global Wellness Institute; moreover, wellness real estate is expected to rise to from $134 billion in 2017 to $180 billion by 2022, contributing to a $3.72-trillion global wellness market

HVS
Sedona, Arizona, United States