SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (JUNE 30, 2016) – Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa, which is expected to open in September 2016, today announced the resort’s sales and marketing team will be led by Area Director of Sales and Marketing Terri Benich.

Area Director of Sales and Marketing Terri Benich has spent the past two decades in various roles at the nearby Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch. With the addition of Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa, she has been appointed to an area director role, overseeing the sales and marketing efforts of both resort properties in the beautiful Sonoran desert. As a Michigan native who has lived in Arizona for 30 years, Benich began her hospitality career in Florida after graduating with a hotel and restaurant management degree from Michigan State University. She is active in many local community efforts and organizations and has served as the chairman for the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau Marketing Committee.

“The Andaz brand brings a new perspective to guests and immerses them in the very best of local culture, and I am honored to be working alongside such an impressive team in Scottsdale that will bring this philosophy to life,” said Scott Mason, general manager, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa. “We look forward to opening our doors in just a few short months to guests who embrace culture, creativity, design and the arts.”

For more information about Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa please visit www.scottsdale.andaz.hyatt.com.

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.