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Fiesta Resort Celebrates its 35th Anniversary
Fiesta Resort in Tempe, Arizona offers a limited-time promotion to celebrate its historic 35th Anniversary milestone. This once-in-a-lifetime celebration is our way of saying “thank you” and extending warm, Southwestern hospitality to both those Chicago area friends who have visited us in the past, and first-time guests.
For 5 consecutive weekends, beginning on July 30, and ending August 29, the resort is offering an unprecedented room rate from just $35 per night for Friday, Saturday or Sunday night stays.
There will be a Grand Prize Drawing on August 29 for a weekend for 2 at their sister hotel, the River Terrace Inn in Napa Valley.
EACH weekend during the promotion, the resort will also feature:
- Free cake and ice cream in the lobby.
- A special 55-minute massage for $35 at the Absolute Vitality Spa.
- Buy 1 lunch - get 1 lunch free (equal or lesser value) in Milagros Restaurant.
- Dinner for 2 for $35 (beverages, tax & gratuity additional) in Milagros Restaurant.
- 35-cent per order appetizers with purchase of a drink in the Kachina Lounge.
In addition to the special $35 rate, the resort will give away one FREE resort package during each of the 5 weekends: either a Spa Package, an Aquarium package, a Golf package or a Shopping package.
A popular Tempe vacation destination with a rich heritage and unique architectural nuances, the Fiesta Resort offers a tropical, outdoor pool, full-service spa, room service and in-room movies.
The resort’s convenient Tempe location offers guests easy access to Arizona State University, outlet shopping, water parks and other popular Phoenix-area attractions.
For more information, details and offer restrictions visit FiestaResortCCc.com or call 800.528.6481

Fiesta Resort Conference Center Names New Director of Sales & Marketing
Tempe, AZ, — April 12, 2010 — David Rosenbaum, CHME, has joined the Fiesta Resort Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona, as Director of Sales & Marketing.
Charged with managing all sales aspects of this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Arizona landmark, Rosenbaum is a highly respected sales and marketing professional with 37 years experience in the hospitality industry.
As Director of Sales at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino for the past five years, Rosenbaum established the pre-opening sales office and sales procedures for this AAA Four Diamond resort. During this time, Rosenbaum also sat on the Board of Directors for the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, and served as Chairperson for the Fountain Hills/Fort McDowell Visitors Bureau.
From 2000 to 2004, Rosenbaum served as Director of Sales for the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel & Conference Center . For the 27 years prior, he held senior positions of increasing responsibility at the Holiday Inn Select Phoenix, Phoenix Inn, Doubletree La Posada Resort, and Del Webb's Mountain Shadows Resort.
Rosenbaum obtained his CHME certification in April 1998, and has been actively involved in the industry and community for the past 18 years. An HSMAI member since 1992, he received the HSMAI 2009/2010 Lifetime Achievement Award and served as the president of the local HSMAI chapter in 1998. Rosenbaum has also been an MPI member since 1999, and was recognized with their Rising Star Award in 2001.
 The Fiesta Resort Conference Center wins the prestigious “Host Property of the Year” Award from the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International.
Tempe, AZ, — December 17, 2008 — The award for “Host Property of the Year” was presented Tuesday, December 16 th , 2008 at the HSMAI's ‘40 th Anniversary Gala Awards' show. The award was in recognition of the Fiesta Resort Conference Center's contribution to the success of HSMAI's Annual ‘Chinese Auction'; a fun-filled-yet elegant-annual event that raises money for the Children's Angel Foundation. The culinary delights of Chef Jonathan Cummings, the impeccable service of Edison Arteaga's banquet team and the brand-new, state-of-the-art 30,000 sq ft Conference Center all contributed to ensure that HSMAI's annual fundraising event was one of their best ever. The “Host Property of the Year” award was much appreciated by the Fiesta Resort Conference Center and was proudly accepted by Ami Anker, Director of Catering who was also instrumental in ensuring that HSMAI's largest, and most prestigious annual event was their best ever.
Stop the Presses: Smoke-free lodgings on the rise
With the number of smoke-free lodgings growing at a record rate, FreshStay.com sets a goal to grow to 10,000 non-smoking properties before the end of 2009.
Saint Charles, Missouri — Dec. 9, 2008 — While FreshStay works its way toward its goal of 10,000 members by year-end 2009, some of FreshStay.com's latest members are already reaping the benefits of going smoke-free.
Josh Kalla from the Fiesta Resort & Conference Center in Tempe, Ariz ., says his 270-room hotel went non-smoking in the summer of 2006.
“Arizona became a non-smoking state in May 2007,” Kalla explains. “Our resort felt that going smokefree was a necessary step to help promote a healthier environment for the guests that stay with us. A majority of the travelers who stay with us prefer a non-smoking environment, and unfortunately there were times when a non smoking traveler had to sleep in smoking room due to the growing demand of nonsmoking rooms.
“Since we went 100% smoke-free, our cleaning costs have been significantly reduced, as the window covers, comforters, carpets and linens now do not require any heavier than normal cleaning,” Kalla adds. “Going smoke-free has also has extinguished the complaints of non-smoking guests, who often were offended by stays in our smoking rooms when there were no other rooms available.”
Kalla currently is working on setting up a landing page on the hotel's Web site that will be available to guests who have found the property through FreshStay.com . There will be a discounted rate available, with a link directly on the FreshStay.com site.
“We would like to set an example to the Tempe area, and be proud of the fact that we do all that we can to promote a healthier stay,” Kalla says.
Landmark Fiesta Resort Conference Center Unveils New 25,000 Sq. Ft. Meeting Facility
Driftwood Hospitality Management Leads $25 Million Investment
North Palm Beach, FL — 04/14/08 — The Fiesta Resort Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona, has
announced the grand opening of its new conference center. The ownership group made up of
Capri Inc., Gustin Propery Investors and led by Driftwood Hospitality Management has invested
$25 million in the property’s recent renovations. With an added 25,000 square feet of function
space, the new facility expands the landmark resort’s local niche to new markets.
Recognizing the area’s potential as a meeting destination, the ownership group purchased what
was originally known as the Fiesta Inn for $18 million in September 2005. Driftwood has since
played a key role in the property’s repositioning as the Fiesta Resort Conference Center and
other strategic renovations. The $5.8 million construction of the new meeting facility more than
doubled the resort’s original function space, allowing it to better serve the meetings and groups
markets.
“The conference center adds a whole new dimension to our resort,” stated General Manager
Henry Naber. We now have the space to host larger corporate and association events, and to
offer attendees the same extraordinary guest experience we've provided to other out-of-town
visitors and Valley residents for years.”
The conference center’s architectural structure blends seamlessly into the original Frank Lloyd
Wright-inspired design that has made the resort a Tempe landmark since its opening. Accented
by rustic tiles and warm wood treatments, the new state-of-the-art facility embodies the
resort’s unique style and warm Southwestern hospitality.
Guests are welcomed to the new conference center by a 5,000 sq. ft. lobby, which brings
nature indoors with a glass-encased triangular waterfall that serves as the room's focal point.
The facility’s centerpiece is the Fiesta Ballroom, which boasts 7,500 square feet, 25–foot
ceilings, and can accommodate up to 800 guests.
The conference center also includes three breakout rooms ranging in size from 1,100 to 1,300
square feet, a permanent boardroom and two outdoor patios. Additional amenities include
complete audio/visual services, a full kitchen, the Performance Health Club and a business
center. For more information on the Fiesta Resort Conference Center, please visit
www.fiestaresortcc.com.
About Driftwood Hospitality Management LLC
Driftwood Hospitality Management LLC, based in North Palm Beach, Florida, is one of the
fastest growing independent hospitality management and development firms in the country
today. Established in January 1999 by David Buddemeyer, Driftwood or its affiliates owns
and/or manages more than 40 hotels comprising approximately 8,400 rooms throughout the
U.S., the Bahamas and Central America. The company manages a variety of lodging types, from
destination resorts to downtown convention hotels to suburban hotels and inns. Many of the
company's hotels are affiliated with nationally recognized hospitality franchises, including
Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Doubletree, Radisson, Sheraton, Hampton Inn, Courtyard by
Marriott, Wyndham Garden and Hotel Indigo. For more information, see
www.driftwoodhospitality.com.
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