< PreviousTDS previously held a program at the resort in 2019, and Young says Sedona is a great fit for an incentive or executive group due to its location and backdrop. “The elevation creates a more temperate climate, surrounded by some of most spectacular natural beauty to be found anywhere,” Young adds. “This provides an individual the ideal envi- ronment to disconnect and think more clearly and creatively. Most attend- ees would never get to see or visit this location on their own. The unequalled natural beauty of Sedona and the activ- ity options, restaurants and local com- munity provide a truly unique, and in some cases, life-changing experience.” The 218-room Enchantment Resort offers a variety of conference facilities located within the Meeting Village, including three separate ballrooms ranging up to 4,880 sf, and each with floor-to-ceiling windows. In total, Enchantment has 12,000 sf of indoor meeting space, and an additional 32,000 sf of outdoor function space, perfect for events under the stars. In addition to the renowned spa, activi- ties at the 70-acre resort include golf and yoga, with hiking and mountain biking on abundant trails. “We are planning outdoor activities and poten- tially utilizing restaurants for lunches and even have preliminary street food tours scheduled,” Young says. “We have back-up options prepared in case we don’t feel we can safely make this happen. The hotel’s layout, with indi- vidual outdoor access to each guest room, helps to naturally create a more exclusive and safe atmosphere. In addition, the outdoor function spaces, as well as meeting space exclusiv- ity, makes this a natural, safer fit for the current conditions. This is where strategic and preferred partnerships are instrumental in working as part of a team to create experiences in which the only goal is to do whatever it takes to deliver the utmost positive, unique and safe experience for the client.” Enchantment Resort has 32,000 sf of outdoor space. Phoenix Convention Center offers 1,000,000 sf of meetings and exhibits space, including a 312,500-sf main exhibit hall. 60 August/September 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.comUpdated Facilities Of course, the Phoenix-Scottsdale Metro Area remains the hub for meet- ings, conventions and incentives in Arizona, and major developments have been underway as the pandemic side- lined events for the past year. In May, Ron Price was appointed as the new president and CEO of Visit Phoenix. Price has 25 years of tourism expe- rience, and joins following stints as president and CEO of Arlington Texas CVB and assistant executive director of Visit San Antonio. Noteworthy is the transformation of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Arizona’s largest hotel, which reopened in the spring following a 13-month renovation. The 1,000-room property, just steps from the Phoenix Convention Center, is at the forefront of the 446-flag Sheraton brand’s $1 billion investment to refresh its guest experience, particularly in public spaces. In the 19,000-sf lobby, a community table encourages guests to mix and mingle as they work and relax, while soundproof booths around the lobby allow for private phone calls. Studios can be booked for spontaneous small meetings. In September, one of the final elements of the Sheraton’s overhaul arrives, as the 276-seat restaurant Carcara opens with a menu featuring Native American and Sonoran-inspired food of the Southwest. The hotel’s F&B offering has been upgraded with grab-and-go options, rooms have been overhauled, the fitness center received an $850,000 remodel and now features Technogym equipment, and the Sheraton Club Lounge has been updatded and relocated to the lobby area. The hotel also features more than 110,000 sf of flexible meeting space. Earlier this year, the Arizona Bilt- more, A Waldorf-Astoria Resort, reopened following a 15-month reno- vation. The hotel’s acclaimed, nearly 100-year-old architecture and design — by Frank Lloyd Wright and Albert Chase McArthur — was left intact, with guest rooms treated to a muted motif of earth tones, stucco walls and wood accents. New F&B options have been added, the Paradise Pool area has been refreshed, and gold leaf has returned to the historic Gold Room, part of the hotel’s 200,000 sf of indoor and outdoor meeting space, which includes the 24,576-sf Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom. In nearby Scottsdale, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa offers 109 casitas and suites, and eight architecturally distinctive private villas spread across a 53-acre property at the foot of iconic Camelback Mountain. The resort’s Sanctuary Spa has 12 treatment rooms, a Watsu immersion pool for hydro treatments, fitness center, lap pool, and the spa provides consultations for yoga, fitness, nutrition, astrology and numerology. Meeting and event space is housed in a separate building accommodating up to 200 guests, and includes a 3,500-sf ballroom, The Views, which provides an outdoor panorama through floor- to-ceiling windows. The appealing settings, ameni- ties and services Arizona offers are invaluable components that will help the meetings, convention and incen- tive industry return. And although hybrid or virtual events will continue to be part of the mix for now, the pent- up desire businesses have to gather in person will be an undeniable cata- lyst for putting dates on the calendar. “People go to events because they want to be around people,” Osborne says, although her company is still considering hybrid or virtual events in the future. “It is a possibility, but we risk brand damage, and my gut says it doesn’t fit with our brand. People want to be served, they want to be looked after, and there are things you can’t do online, like reading each other’s body language,” she says. “I think there will be a strong bounce back to in-per- son events.” C&IT Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa offers 109 casitas and suites, and eight private villas spread across 53 acres. TheMeetingMagazines.com | Corporate & Incentive Travel | August/September 2021 61The Pima County Health Department is dedicated to protecting the public health. As businesses reopen or resume more normal operations, it is imperative that they take measures to protect employees and the public from the spread of COVID-19. The County has adopted a set of minimum protective health and safety measures for restaurants, bars, fitness centers, and hotel and resort pools to follow. Participating businesses have pledged to adhere to these guidelines and are certified for compliance by the Pima County Health Department. 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Consider these award-winning properties for your next golf program. TheMeetingMagazines.com | Corporate & Incentive Travel | August/September 2021 63THE BROADMOOR N estled in the foothills below Pikes Peak on 5,000 stunning acres, The Broadmoor is the longest- running consecutive winner of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond awards. Here, authentic Western experiences combine with Euro- pean elegance and a setting that inspires at every turn. LEGENDARY GOLF Ranked among the best in the world, The Broadmoor’s championship courses were designed by some of golf’s most notable names — Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones Sr. Over the past 100 years, The Broadmoor has played host to 28 national and international tournaments, including eight USGA tournaments, three U.S. Senior Open championships, two U.S. Amateur events, and three U.S. Women’s Open champi- onships. Jack Nicklaus won his first major title on The Broadmoor’s East Course in 1959; Annika Sorenstam took the women’s title for her first major in 1995. To honor The Broad- moor’s rich past, a new Golf Heritage Hallway was created in The Broadmoor Golf Club. Beautifully displayed and informative photos, panels and cases chronicle the rich traditions, the tournaments and the champions who helped write the pages of The Broadmoor’s golfing legacy. To further enhance the golf experience for guests, The Broadmoor proudly partners with Callaway Golf. A custom club-fitting program is available on-site for those wanting the latest technological advancements to enhance their game, and the latest Callaway rental clubs are also available for play. DYNAMIC MEETING VENUES For more than 100 years, we have been honoring our guests, tradition and our business so that you can highlight yours. With the addition of Bartolin Hall, The Broadmoor introduces the long-awaited “Convention Center at The Broadmoor.” Broadmoor Hall, International Center, Colo- rado Hall, and Bartolin Hall offer more than 200,000 sf of flexible convention and exhibit space. A facility unlike any other, this 125,000-sf facility boasts a 93,500-sf exhibit hall, featuring polished concrete floors, 25-foot, black-piped ceil- ings and direct connection to our 60,000-sf ballroom known as Broadmoor Hall. Bartolin Hall has 18 breakout rooms on the first floor with west-facing views, dedicated food-ser- vice areas, and three sets of restroom facilities conveniently located throughout. The second-floor mezzanine level has an additional 14 meeting rooms equipped with air walls for customization and nearby restrooms, bringing the total num- ber of meeting rooms to 32. Combine this with the additional exhibit, break- out, and boardroom venues throughout the property, and The Broadmoor now boasts 315,000 sf of indoor and outdoor flexible func- tion areas. As the longest- running Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond prop- erty, we continue to cultivate relationships in the meetings industry as we incorporate innovative industry necessities. GETTING HERE Colorado Springs Airport is 15 minutes from the resort, and offers more than 4,900 seats a day for passengers via Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and United. Denver International Airport, 70 minutes north of Colorado Springs, hosts more than 1,600 national and international flights daily with connections to worldwide destinations. C&IT Guest Rooms: 784 Total Square Feet of Meeting Space: 315,000 Total Number of Meeting Rooms: 92 Other Amenities: Nature’s playground is knocking at our back door. Fly fishing, zip lining, falconry, hiking and golf on two championship courses are just a few of the adventures for you to enjoy. FACTS & FEATURES 64 August/September 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com GREENS OF DISTINCTION // 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Contact: Pepper Dombroski, Director of Sales 855-502-2081 | broadmoor.com sales@broadmoor.com THE BROADMOOR TWENTY-SEVEN-TIME WINNERGRAND ENOUGH FOR YOUR BEST PEOPLE AND THEIR BIGGEST IDEAS.66 August/September 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com COOPERBORNEMAN CANILCABLE-TREADWELL ZAPATAMADDOX ROVIEPICKETT CLARKJOHNSON ON THE MOVE // Louisville Tourism recently promoted Lauren Johnson to senior sales manager. She will be responsible for booking large trade shows in the Trade, Business, Commercial (TBC) segment, including events such as the Mid-America Trucking Show, GIE+EXPO and Utility Expo (formerly known as ICUEE). Johnson has been with Louisville Tourism since 2014, most recently in a national sales manager role. Michelle Clark has been hired by Louisville Tourism as a national sales manager. She also will be covering TBC, as well as the legal/ government, hobby and reunion segments with varying peak nights. Clark is returning to the Louisville area from Houston, where she held leadership positions with Hilton and Hyatt hotel properties. In addition, Louisville Tourism promoted Courtney Pickett to con- vention sales manager. Pickett is responsible for 300 peak or less for the education, culture, labor unions, health/medical, scientific/ engineering, legal/government, public affairs and wedding sales seg- ments. Besides working with Louisville Tourism, she has been a sales coordinator for Courtyard By Marriott and Hilton Garden Inn. John Rovie has been named the director of sales & marketing at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Most recently, he worked at Wal- dorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. He also worked at Idaho’s Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort, Colorado’s The Broadmoor, the Arizona Biltmore and the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Sheraton Kaua'i Coconut Beach Resort has appointed Julian Cable-Treadwell as director of marketing & sales. Cable-Treadwell has more than two decades of experience, most recently working with Hilton – The San Juan Collection in Puerto Rico. He also worked with companies such as the Mondrian at Baha Mar in The Bahamas, Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide. JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa and Marriott Cancun Resort, Mexico has hired Glaucia Canil as director of sales & marketing. Canil began her career with Marriott at JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa as a concierge, and then went on to work with the Renaissance Sao Paulo in Brazil before returning to the Marriott Cancun Collection. Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia appointed Kelley Maddox as vice president of sales. Maddox has been in the industry for more than 16 years working in events and catering sales. She even had her own consulting firm. Maddox also previously worked with The Cordish Com- panies, which owns and operates Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Mohegan Sun has brought Stephanie Zapata, a business devel- opment expert, onto their meetings & conventions sales team. She will be handling the Northeast market. Zapata was recently the national sales manager for New Business Development for Tarrytown House Estate in New York. She also has worked with Flik Hotels & Conference Center and Hilton Denver Inverness. The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) announced it has hired Kim Borneman to serve as its national sales director for the West Coast, overseeing sales for the San Diego Convention Center. Borne- man comes to the SDTA from the Visit Dallas Convention and Tourism Bureau, where she served as regional director of sales for the West. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and its sister property, The Beverly Hilton, have appointed Dana Cooper as complex director of sales and marketing. Cooper has more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality. Most recently, she served as the area director of sales & marketing for Auberge Resorts Collection. She also has worked with Ritz-Carlton and Rosewood properties. C&ITFOR SAFETY INFORMATION VISIT UOMEETINGSANDEVENTS . COM Meetings & Events Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2021 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Waterfront Views. Contemporary Hotels. Yacht Receptions. Rooftop Decks. Outdoor Dining. Poolside Networking. A Commitment to New Safety Measures. Make Marina del Rey your next L.A. meetings destination. 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