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The 119-key Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona Appoints
Michael Petersen-Incorvaia as Director of Catering and Conference Services and
Christian Giles as General Manager of the Property’s Restaurant, T. Cook’s
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PHOENIX, AZ (April 3, 2013)
– Royal Palms Resort and Spa,
Phoenix’s renowned luxury boutique hotel, is pleased to announce Michael
Petersen-Incorvaia as the new Director of Catering and Conference
Services of
its dynamic team. Petersen-Incorvaia brings more than 26 years of
hospitality
experience to his position as Director of Catering and Conference
Services for
the premier destination resort and spa located at the base of Camelback
Mountain. Prior to joining Royal Palms, Petersen-Incorvaia spent 11 years as the Director of Catering for Renaissance Phoenix, where he oversaw local social, corporate and political events for the former Wyndham property and was awarded the Wyndham Phoenix Manager of the Year in 2007 and 2009. He has also held Senior Catering Manager, Associate Director of Convention Services and Director of Catering roles with the Westin, MeetingMakers.com and Hyatt. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to our esteemed Catering & Conference Services team,” said Steve Benson, Royal Palms General Manager. “With his undeniable enthusiasm and extensive experience, we look forward to continuing to expand upon the level of catering and special event services we offer to our guests.” Petersen-Incorvaia assists with continuing Royal Palms Resort and Spa as one of more than 30 independent, upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, which is consistently rated one the top 10 independent hospitality management companies in the United States. In this new role, Petersen-Incorvaia will be responsible for managing Catering Sales, Conference Services and Destination Services for the property, while also orchestrating and maintaining the exceptional service standards of Royal Palms. Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Phoenix’s acclaimed luxury resort, is also pleased to announce Christian Giles as the new General Manager of the property’s renowned restaurant, T. Cook’s. Giles brings more than 16 years of experience to his new position at Royal Palms. ”Giles’ experience in fine dining establishments and his background in managing destination restaurants is an ideal fit to lead the team at T. Cook’s“ said Steve Benson, Royal Palms Resort and Spa General Manager. “With our recent launch of brand-new dinner and lounge menus, Giles’ knowledge and experience shines at the forefront in explaining our renewed approach to Mediterranean cuisine of offering lighter, more modern dishes to our guests.” Prior to joining Royal Palms, Giles spent the last 16 years as General Manager of Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago, one of the country’s most well-known culinary landmarks. In his past position, Giles oversaw all facets of the day-to-day operations. Throughout his time at Charlie Trotter’s, the restaurant achieved multiple awards including the Mobile Five Star award for the last 15 years, continuous AAA Five Diamond recognitions and multiple accolades from Wine Spectator magazine. Giles and his mentor Charlie Trotter also wrote several books together on what it takes to deliver five-star restaurant service. Giles’ hire will assist with upholding T. Cook’s highly acclaimed dining service both locally and nationally and continue the promotion of Royal Palms Resort and Spa as one of more than 30 independent, upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts. In this role, Giles will be responsible for managing the food and beverage staff, costs and day-to-day operations for T. Cook’s, while orchestrating and maintaining the exceptional service standards of Royal Palms. About Royal Palms A member of Historic Hotels of America, Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a AAA Four Diamond resort located at the foot of majestic Camelback Mountain. Combining the graciousness and sophistication of a Mediterranean villa with the intimacy and privacy of a secluded retreat, Royal Palms offers: 119 custom-appointed guest rooms, intimate clusters of casitas and villas; regal Spanish Colonial architecture; over 20,000 square feet of estate-like meeting space; Tuscan-style gardens; exquisite tapestries, antiques and stone fireplaces throughout. Designed around the original historic private mansion, Royal Palms is home to the award-winning T. Cook’s restaurant, Forbes Four Star Alvadora Spa, a Mother-of-Pearl-tiled swimming pool with private cabanas, and croquet lawn. Just minutes from Scottsdale’s shopping, galleries, golf, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and the Camelback financial corridor, Royal Palms is an ideal retreat for business, pleasure and special occasions, offering luxury, privacy and convenience. For more information, please visit www.royalpalmshotel.com About Destination Hotels & Resorts Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With 40 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fourth largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 9,200 guest rooms, 18 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Chicago, Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com. |
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