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| JULY 2011 E-BULLETIN |
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September VH&RA Breakfast
September 14, 2011, 8:30 a.m.
The Pointe Squaw Peak Resort
Get ready to shake off the summer with this seasonal kick-off breakfast featuring an energetic speaker who will focus on beefing up the sales function and ensuring that our sales teams are primed and ready for peak season. For details and information visit: www.VHRA.net.
Annual VH&RA Media Reception
October 20, 2011
The date is set for the highly anticipated VH&RA Media Reception held at the Arizona Biltmore. This annual event offers VH&RA members the opportunity to build relationships with the Valley's top print, broadcast, radio and online media in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. A favorite among local media, this event features chef stations from top resort restaurants and is a great opportunity for public relations and marketing representatives and chefs to raise awareness about their properties and culinary outlets. Industry networking, a fabulous silent auction and attendance of several elected officials are additional event highlights.
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MEMBER NEWS |
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Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel Wins Arizona's Most Admired Company Award
Congratulations to our friends at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel for winning Arizona Business Magazine's "Most Admired Company" award. A selection committee comprised of the magazine's editorial team along with professionals from a wide range of industries selected the property as a winner in this category. As a result, the hotel will be featured in the October/November issue of Arizona Business Magazine and is automatically entered to win a "Spotlight Award", which will be announced at a reception held September 7 at the Arizona Biltmore. Kudos to General Manager Leo Percopo and his amazing team!
Aloha to Trader Vic's at the Hotel Valley Ho
On Saturday, July 30, the hotel will bid its final "aloha" to Trader Vic's Scottsdale, the iconic Polynesian restaurant known for its kitschy design, entrées from the Chinese wood-fired oven, and for being the inventor of the famous Mai Tai. After five years of operation as an upscale, dinner-only restaurant, Trader Vic's Scottsdale will be closing its doors to allow a new and unique concept to be brought to life - a concept built to better satisfy the tastes of both travelers and local dining patrons.
Spa Avania Voted #1 in Arizona by Travel + Leisure Readers
Results of the 16th annual Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2011 Readers' Survey were announced Thursday, July 7. Spa Avania at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa was named #14 of all top hotel spas in the U.S. and Canada and #1 hotel spa in Arizona based on its ambience, treatments, service and value. Congratulations to all of our members who were listed among this prestigious group!
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Advertise in the 2010 VH&RA Member Resource Directory
It's that time of year again. The VH&RA Member Resource Directory is looking for advertisers in the 2010 issue coming out in October. Opportunities are available for every budget. Click here for rates and information or contact Ashley Weed for questions.
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