Hotel group holds fund-raising auction Nov 19, 2009
Packages available include a 3-night stay at the Ocatilla resort within a resort at The Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa; Two nights at Tucson s White Stallion Ranch, a working cattle ranch; spa services for two and a night at The Phoenician and packages at The Royal Palms, The W in Scottsdale and Sedona s Enchantment Resort, among others. For more. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
5 resorts retain AAA's 5-diamond distinction Nov 7, 2009
The repeat Arizona winners, along with the number of years they've held the title: Camelback Inn (34); Fairmont Scottsdale (19); Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North (9); the Phoenician (6); and Canyon Suites at the Phoenician (3). All are in the Scottsdale/Paradise Valley area. (AZCentral -- Business)
Hotels struggle as travel slump continues Oct 26, 2009
The Phoenician announced a four-day sale on Twitter and Facebook, with rates starting at $175 a night for stays through Dec. 23, excluding several blackout dates. The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort had a 24-hour sale with 40 percent off rooms into April. (AZCentral -- Business)
Maine Lobster Chef of the Year 2009 Crowned Oct 24, 2009
During summer breaks, he worked at Spruce Point Inn in Boothbay Harbor and completed an externship at The Phoenician Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mackenzie graduated from CIA with an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, and moved to Clearwater Beach, Florida to work at The Sandpearl Resort. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
High-end prostitution ring operated at top local resorts Sep 30, 2009
Those locations include top Valley resorts including the Ritz-Carlton, hotels in Scottsdale and Phoenix, the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, the Phoenician, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, the Hotel Valley Ho and the Wigwam Resort. Phoenix Police busted up the Desert Divas protitution rings in 2008. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Penn National Gaming to Participate in 2009 Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference on Wednesday September 30 Sep 24, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ) announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, William J. Clifford, will participate in an audio webcast in conjunction with the Companys presentation at the 2009 Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference to be held at The Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. ET.. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
12 spots to chill out Sep 4, 2009
Forget about the economy and chill by the luxurious pool at the Phoenician, with the resort's "Cool Cabana Combo." The deals includes a golf or massage package, breakfast, lunch and snack and a private cabana by the pool. The offer is good for guests and non-guests of the Phoenician ... Courtesy of The Phoenician. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
State tourism office vies for biz travelers Aug 29, 2009
Participating hotels include the Camelback Inn, Phoenician, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, Boulders, Raddison Fort McDowell and the Inn at Eagle Mountain. Tourism marketers are getting creative in their efforts to capture market share, said Michael Hughes, Tradeshow Week director of research. (AZCentral -- Business)
Scottsdale resorts say they'll match room rates Aug 28, 2009
Participating hotels include the Camelback Inn, Phoenician, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, Boulders, Raddison Fort McDowell and the Inn at Eagle Mountain. Tourism marketers are getting creative in their efforts to capture market share, said Michael Hughes, "Tradeshow Week director of research. The industry publication surveyed 50 North American destinations and about half of them are offering hotel discounts or rebates to attract business, he said "Convention planners mainly compare destinations... (AZCentral -- Business)
Things to do before summer ends Aug 27, 2009
The Phoenician, which just hosted President Barack Obama and family, has offers including 50 percent off the second night and unlimited summer golf. In Paradise Valley, the Intercontinental Montelucia, inspired by the villages in southern Spain, has rates starting at $125, including resort credits. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Read the story Aug 23, 2009
Last week we had a casita at The Phoenician in Scottsdale. So did the Obama family. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Travel-book icon won't vacation in Arizona Aug 21, 2009
Obama's visit was supposed to put an international spotlight on the Grand Canyon; the Phoenician resort, where the family stayed; and the new Phoenix Convention Center. The suggestion of a boycott by a national travel figure could be a blow to Arizona's recession-battered tourism industry. (AZCentral -- Business)
Grand visit by Obamas thrills Canyon crowds Aug 17, 2009
The first family returned to the Phoenician resort near Scottsdale, where the president could golf and the children had the option of swimming. They checked in Saturday night. (AZCentral)
Obama arrives in Arizona for Grand Canyon tour, speech Aug 16, 2009
The first family arrived just before 8 p.m. at the Phoenician resort, 6000 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix, where the family is scheduled to stay while in town. Phoenix police Sgt. Andy Hill said local police will be assisting the Secret Service throughout the family's stay. (AZCentral)
The Valley's priciest home sales Aug 12, 2009
Amardeip Singh Doman of Vancouver, British Columbia, as trustee of the ASD Trust, paid cash for a new home northeast of the Phoenician Golf Club in Paradise Valley. The home was sold by Paul N. Mobley III and his wife, Suzanne. (AZCentral -- Business)
Art, style mix at new downtown Phoenix spot Aug 6, 2009
It also refers to the ancient Phoenician alphabet. Letters are inscribed on business cards and flyers, and the logo looks like amalgamation of several letters. (AZCentral -- Business)
Biltmore optimistic about new resort addition Jul 23, 2009
The Biltmore bills Ocatilla as a hotel within a hotel, a trend that other resorts, including the Phoenician with its Canyon Suites, have adopted in the past several years ... Similar to: Concierge or "club" levels at other hotels and hotel-within-a-hotel concepts such as Canyon Suites at the Phoenician. (AZCentral -- Business)
Taurasi faces extreme-DUI charge Jul 15, 2009
According to the police report, Taurasi told her arresting officer she had "a few" drinks at an unnamed club and was on her way to the Phoenician hotel. She was trailed by friends in other vehicles. (AZCentral -- News)
New state tourism campaign unveiled Jul 10, 2009
Arizona this fall will launch its first new tourism advertising campaign in four years, beckoning visitors with images as diverse as Lake Powell and a Phoenician pool. The "Free to Be" campaign, unveiled at the governor's conference on tourism in Phoenix on Thursday, is designed to show potential visitors they can have practically any kind of vacation experience they want in the state. (AZCentral -- Business)
This week's priciest home sales in the Valley Jul 8, 2009
Christopher E. Erblich and his wife, Lorraine, purchased a 6,257-square-foot home with a 1,250-square-foot pool originally built in 2006 just south of the Phoenician Golf Club in Scottsdale ... This 6,257-square-foot home south of the Phoenician Golf Club in Scottsdale was purchased for $3. (AZCentral -- Business)
CVB launches social media campaign Jun 2, 2009
In subsequent weeks, similar packages are expected to be given away from the Ritz-Carlton Phoenix, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, InterContinental Montelucia Resort and Spa, Fairmont Scottsdale, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Westin Kierland, Phoenician and Arizona Grand ... The video project, called Phoenix Dream Days, features Phoenicians of local and national renown offering tours of their favorite local hangouts. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Resorts offer hot deals to fill up for summer May 21, 2009
The Phoenician and the Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North, top-of-the line resorts that usually hold off on summer rates until June, this year rolled them out in May and joined the deep-discount parade. Freebies such as credit toward food, spa and a kids camp are the norm, as are buy-two-nights-get-one-free deals. (AZCentral -- Business)
New firm to manage troubled Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa May 20, 2009
It recently lost its management contract with hotel giant Starwood Hotels ts, where it, along with the Phoenician, was part of its luxury-collection group of hotels. It has championship golf courses and a Red Door spa. (AZCentral -- Business)
Mother's Day events May 8, 2009
The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. $700 foursome; $600 foursome before March 31; $200 per player; $175 per player before March 31. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Young: Tall tale Apr 15, 2009
The Phoenix Regional Sports Committee has revived the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame and will induct four new members Thursday at the Phoenician Resort. Former Arizona State and major-league slugger Bob Horner; Maryvale High, ASU and, alas, Cowboys star Darren Woodson; Arizona State women's golf coach Linda Vollstedt and Suns broadcast legend Al McCoy are the first inductees since 2002. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Easter dining spots Apr 12, 2009
The menu features traditional stations offering garlic leg of lamb, prime rib of beef, glazed ham and Phoenician crab cakes. Feast on items at the raw bar with oysters on the half shell, sushi and caviar. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Arizona companies push for tax repeal to be permanent Apr 4, 2009
Calculations, based on Maricopa County property assessment records, show the biggest savings in 2006 went to the Phoenician resort and to New York-based Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. in 2007 and 2008 ... The Phoenician and MetLife, which owns numerous office buildings around metro Phoenix, declined to comment. (AZCentral -- Business)
Airlines, hotels forced into summer bargains Apr 3, 2009
One-night stay and unlimited golf at the Phoenician Resort: $199, down from $299 last summer. Weekend room rates start at $189, vs. $219 last summer. (AZCentral -- News)
Tourism sector unites in effort to boost business Mar 23, 2009
Tourism industry uniting to improve ailing hospitality business - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Tourism agency gets new director Mar 22, 2009
Mark Vinciguerra has worked with her in his role as managing director of the Phoenician resort and through the Fiesta Bowl. "She's just a very positive and enthusiastic person, that's the thing I really like about her," he said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Arizona's Field Of Dreams Feb 22, 2009
Weekenders who want a more classic Arizona resort experience can try the Phoenician; the hip crowd who wants to be in the middle of it all should consider the Mondrian ... The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, (800) 888-8234. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Jkhouse The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road. Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Chocolate spots Feb 14, 2009
The Phoenician 6000 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 480-423-2530 Valentine's Day dinner at Il Terrazzo means that your five-course dinner - which begins with a butternut squash soup, moves through a salad with goat cheese, almonds and rose petals, and includes seafood, steak or duck - ends with a chocolate buffet. Reservations are necessary. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Summer Resorts Feb 8, 2009
Family fun: Amenities at the Phoenician make it more than worthy of your yearnings. The desert oasis is centrally located and has nine swimming pools (one tiled with mother-of-pearl), a 165-foot water slide, 12 tennis courts and 11 restaurants and lounges. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Scottsdale resorts Feb 8, 2009
Known for its lavish dcor and opulent architecture, The Phoenician opened in 1988 as "Arizona's premier luxury resort". Since that time, The Phoenician has made its way onto nearly every top ten list of best resorts worldwide -- and with good reason ... For a quick bite, you can get a dish of homemade ice cream at the Caf and Ice Cream Parlor, eat poolside at the Oasis and the Canyon Pool Grills, sample decadent desserts at The Phoenician Bake Shop or grab a sandwich at the 19th Hole. (AZCentral -- Travel)
