After an honest assessment of the property, the new owners of the Scottsdale, Ariz., resort have invested heavily to renovate rooms, create a new three-level spa and Athletic Club with a 4,600-sq. ft. fitness center, and renovate its signature pool area. A redesigned golf course, reducing it from 27 to 18 holes, along with a…
Seeking Inspiration from Local Dining Scenes
Hoteliers are learning from independent restauranteurs about the importance of local culture and varied cuisines, and operating a successful hotel restaurant operation. Andrew Sheivachman of Skift explains that more and more hotels are operating a variety of drink and dining options for guests instead of the homogenous three-meal restaurants and cocktail bars often installed by a hotel’s…
Computer Concierge
Aloft Cupertino (Calif.) is testing out Botlr, a robotic butler that will handle small front- and back-of-house tasks to free up staff.
Affiniti Golf Becomes Mosaic Clubs & Resorts
Former Troon Golf CEO Hud Hinton is joining Affiniti Golf founders Whitney Crouse and Steve Willy as CEO of the new management firm. Mosaic Clubs & Resorts’ portfolio will initially include five to seven clubs, and will also continue to manage clubs under an Affiniti banner.
Despite Report, Starwood Says Luxe Hotels Maintaining Stars
A report by Bloomberg.com on August 25 stated that sources at Starwood Hotels & Resorts are willing to let some of its properties reduce their level of service—and number of stars—until the industry begins to recover. In speaking to HOTELS magazine, a Starwood public relations executive called the conversation with the Bloomberg reporter “hypothetical” and…