Keough, who brings with him two decades of hospitality experience most recently at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resorts, will lead The Scottsdale Resort's sales, marketing and event management initiatives and also develop new activities and special events for the resort as it debuts following its rebranding.
Arneson, a fourth-generation chef, will utilize his 14 years of expertise to serve in a dual role overseeing culinary operations at The Scottsdale Resort along with Canopy Tempe's two dining destinations, Alter Ego and Alibi, where he formally served as executive chef.
As the former general manager of Driftwood's other Arizona property, Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown and recently named "General Manager of the Year" by the Canopy by Hilton brand, Klein is a veteran of the hospitality industry with more than three decades of experience, successfully leading nationally recognized hotels and resorts through multimillion-dollar openings, renovations and re-openings. In this new position, Klein will continue to oversee daily operations at Canopy Tempe as well as The Scottsdale Resort.
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce the return of Ralph Scatena to the role of general manager, as well as area general manager, Phoenix, at the award-winning resort set on 125 acres of Sonoran Desert terrain in affluent Paradise Valley. This marks the first returning general manager in the 85-year history of the resort.
The 85-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel in Cottonwood, Arizona, is set to open on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Located at 565 South 6th Street, the all-suite property is the first Marriott brand in Cottonwood and is owned and managed by Sunridge Hotel Group of Mesa, Arizona.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Paige Lund to the role of general manager of the luxurious resort set on 316 acres of sweeping Sonoran Desert. As a seasoned hospitality and luxury hotel professional, Lund brings more than 25 years of experience to her new role at the resort celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John L. Kelly as Board Chairman for 2022. Kelly, who previously served as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, brings decades of hospitality experience and 28 years of Best Western ownership to his role as Chairman. His deep knowledge of the brand coupled with his extensive industry experience make Kelly the ideal candidate to usher Best Western Hotels & Resorts into its next chapter in 2022.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Avondale. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 127 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities.
Known as one of Northern Arizona's top resorts, Amara Resort and Spa is continuing to elevate the hospitality scene in Sedona with the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation en compassing all 100 guestrooms and public spaces, including the resort's signature restaurant, SaltRock Southwest Kitchen and award-winning Amara Spa.
ADERO Scottsdale, an Autograph Collection hotel perched high above the Sonoran Desert in a certified Dark Sky Community, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Arneson as executive chef. He brings more than 20 years of culinary experience in high-volume restaurants and hotels to ADERO Scottsdale's elevated food and beverage outlets including signature restaurant CIELO meaning "sky," and SkyTop Lounge, the resort's newest al fresco dining experience.
ADERO Scottsdale, an Autograph Collection hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Kokosinski to director of sales and marketing for the region's only Dark Sky Zone resort. Kokosinski brings more than 25 years of experience and oversees all aspects of sales and marketing strategies and revenue management for the 177-room property, which is the region's only Dark Sky Zone resort. Spread out over 17 wide-open acres, ADERO Scottsdale is a basecamp for adventure enthusiasts with convenient access to 55,000 acres of desert terrain, and offers desert-inspired treatments at ADERO's boutique spa, craft cocktails at the new SkyTop Lounge and inventive cuisine featuring regionally sourced ingredients at the resort's signature restaurant, CIELO.
Omni Hotels & Resorts announced today it broke ground on Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU, a 330-guest-room hotel, set to open in 2023, in the heart of downtown Tempe on the Arizona State University (ASU) campus. Peter Strebel, president of Omni Hotel & Resorts, broke ground alongside Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, as well as ASU President Michael Crow, Regent Bill Ridenour and John Creer, vice president of real estate at ASU, and other notable guests. The 16-story hotel, located at 7 East University Drive, will augment Tempe's revitalized downtown area, and bring some of the largest conference and meeting space to the city.
Drawing inspiration from the colour palette of the desert skyline, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North unveils a USD 2 million meeting space reinvention, with oversight by Wimberly Interiors. The project encompasses the Resort's more than 17,000 square feet (1,580 square metres) of indoor meeting space, featuring a top-to-bottom transformation of walls, light fixtures, carpeting and furniture.
As one of the most anticipated hotel openings of the year, Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel in Sedona, Ariz. is set to welcome its first guests this December and local family developer Two Sister Bosses is offering a first glance into the highly unique, ultra-luxury accommodations as the first Atrium is now completed.
With the hotel's debut comes three distinct, brand-new dining concepts as well. Led by seasoned Valley Chef Alexander Robinson, the signature ground-f loor restaurant Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits features healthy cuisine that cleverly combines bold, rustic flavors with locally sourced ingredients to offer an authentic reflection of the Southwest's rich history, plus an innovative drink program packed with nature-infused craft cocktails, local Arizona brews and an impressive wine list. Subdued lighting, an expansive exhibition kitchen and a prominent liquor tower lend a warm, inviting quality to the space and present an intimate contrast to the adjacent lobby, which is separated by a striking, copper chain "veil" suspended from the ceiling.
Hyatt Place Phoenix/Downtown is set to open in the heart of Phoenix's revitalized downtown area in September of 2021. The new 238-room, eight-story hotel is a modern and intuitively designed hotel for the leisure and business traveler. The property has a full-service restaurant, 24-hour dining, 24-hour fitness and is surrounded by a vibrant neighborhood.
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.
Accor a world-leading lifestyle hospitality company, in collaboration with Dakota Development and DESCO, Arizona, LLC, today announced SLS Scottsdale will open its doors in June 2023. The world class property will bring 235 hotel rooms including 30 luxury suites spanning just under 222,100 square feet above and below grade of refined hotel, dining, bar and event space to Scottsdale. A much coveted two floors of entertainment space alongside sbe's top culinary and mixology experiences will ensure this phenomenal new property speaks to the most discerning guest.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Mesa Longbow. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 111 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Perfect for the long-term stay consumer, the sports and leisure traveler or the local business community, Home2 Suites by Hilton Mesa Longbow is a long-awaited necessity to the expanding aerospace and leisure segments of the Phoenix Metro Market.
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.