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Experience Scottsdale Like a Pro

Whitney Willis — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:36:31 +0000

If you like to travel and you’re looking for more than the mundane when it comes to your stay, look no further than the Sonoran Desert. Scottsdale resorts are hiring experts for specialized programs that work hard to ensure a unique experience. The coupling of their wisdom and the beauty of the Sonoran Desert are sure to please.

If you’re interested in learning more about the famous rocks at the Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, the Walk the Rock adventure is perfect for you. The 60-minute experience takes you on a guided walk with guide Rico Riley through the prehistoric Sonoran Desert and provides fascinating background on the area’s topography, flora, fauna, and the 12-million-year-old boulders that provide the resort’s namesake.

Continue your exploration at the Hotel Valley Ho with an Architectural Walking Tour. This twice-weekly tour is led by Ace Bailey of Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours and explores the classic design elements of the hotel while sharing the history and legends associated with its famous Hollywood guests.

Once a month, the Artist in Residence Dinner Series at Hermosa Inn allows you to mingle with accomplished local artists over an intimate dinner at signature restaurant LON’s. The series celebrates Hermosa Inn’s creative origins as the original home of cowboy and artist Lon Megargee. The one-on-one experience is followed by a tantalizing three-course meal of artful American cuisine.

Turn your attention to the desert sky and experience a spectacular stargazing program led by Astronomer Richard Allen. Locate Jupiter, Saturn, the Orion Nebula, Mars and other stellar sights by using state-of-the-art telescopes and star charts as you listen to Allen’s awe-inspiring stories about the night sky. Experience these at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, The Boulders Resort and Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort and Spa.

Scottsdale Resorts Ranked Among the Best in the World by Travel + Leisure

Josh Kenzer — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:03:37 +0000

Travel + Leisure ranked eight Scottsdale resorts among the finest in the world in their “2009 World’s Best 500 Hotels” survey. Winners included:

The ranking of number one resort in Arizona went to the Royal Palms Resort & Spa.

AAA Recognized Scottsdale Resorts and Restaurants with Diamond Ratings

Josh Kenzer — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:17:00 +0000

AAA recognized several Scottsdale resorts and restaurants with its diamond ratings. The AAA five-diamond rated hotels are:

Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
The Canyon Suites at the Phoenician
Fairmont Scottsdale
The Phoenician

Hotels awarded four-diamonds include:

The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
CopperWynd Resort and Club
Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort Scottsdale
FireSky Resort & Spa
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
Hotel Valley Ho
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains
Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

The four-diamond restaurants include:

Alchemy at CopperWynd
Asia de Cuba at Mondrian Scottsdale
Bourbon Steak at Fairmont Scottsdale
Deseo at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
La Hacienda at Fairmont Scottsdale
Latilla Dining Room at The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
Lon’s at Hermosa Inn
Mosaic
Palm Court, at the Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
T Cook’s at The Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Il Terrazzo at The Phoenician
Windows on the Green at The Phoenician

Our Member Receive Awards

Josh Kenzer — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:49:40 +0000

Congratulations to our members who recently received awards.

Meetings & Conventions awarded the 2008 Gold Key Award to three Scottsdale resorts:

The Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center

The Scottsdale Plaza Resort was awarded the 2008 Corporate Meetings & Incentives’ Paragon Award and the Gold Tee Award from Meetings & Conventions.

Elite Traveler recognized two Scottsdale resorts in its July/August issue featuring the “101 Top Hotel and Resort Suites of the Year.”

The Pinnacle Suite at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
The Alvadora Villa at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Elite Meetings International named the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch one of the top five resort makeovers.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar was recognized by Wine Spectator magazine’s “Awards of Excellence.”

Successful Meetings’ 2008 Pinnacle Award was given to several Scottsdale resorts:

The Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

The 15th Annual World Travel Awards honored two Scottsdale resorts:

The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa was recognized as “North America’s Leading Spa Resort” and “Arizona’s Leading Spa Resort.”
The Phoenician was named “Arizona’s Leading Hotel” and “Arizona’s Leading Resort.”

The Starfire Golf Club was selected for the 2008 “Best of Scottsdale Award” in the Golf Courses category by the United States Local Business Association.

Meetings & Conventions awarded the Gold Key Award to several Scottsdale resorts:

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
The Scottsdale Plaza Resort

Bourbon Steak was awarded the 2008 ”AAA Four Diamond Award.”

The International Special Events Society recognized Merestone with its Special Events Awards on the “Best Achievement in Logistics” and “Best Event Produced for A Corporation” lists.

The Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center was bestowed Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine’s “Greens of Distinction” award.

Insurance & Financial Meetings Management honored the Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center with the World Class Award.

Travel + Leisure Golf recognized several Scottsdale golf resorts in its September/October issue:

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North ranked number 6 on the “U.S. Top 10 Golf Resorts” list, number 1 on the southwest region’s “Best For Buddy Trips” list, number 1 on the “Best Resort Course in the Southwest” list and number 1 on “Best Golf Resort in the Southwest.”
The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa ranked number 7 on the “U.S. Top 10 Golf Resorts” list.
The Phoenician scored number 3 on the southwest region’s “Best For Family Trips” list.

Carolyn Robbins of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art was honored by the American Institute of Architects for the “Non-architect Award of Distinction.”

Where Phoenix + Scottsdale honored local tourism employees for excellence in customer service:

Jim Hollister of FireSky Resort & Spa was named “General Manager of the Year.”
Hotel Valley Ho’s Rob Sembrat was honored as the “Up-and-Coming Concierge of the Year.”
Jessica Hemauer of the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North was designated “Concierge of the Year.”

Incentive magazine gave the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch the 2008 Platinum Partner Award.