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ARIZONA

Arizona Biltmore

Under Canvas Tuscon Buck Wild Hummer Tours

ARIZONA HAPPENINGS

Under Canvas Tucson has introduced a winter glamping experience from December through April at America’s oldest dude ranch, Tanque Verde Ranch. Situated amongst the Rincon Mountains and adjacent to Saguaro National Park and Coronado National Forest, the 640acre ranch serves as the backdrop for 26 safari-style tents. Guests have access to the ranch’s on-site amenities, including La Sonora Spa, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, food and beverage outlets and many activities. Under Canvas’s other Arizona location is at the Grand Canyon. undercanvas.com

JW Marriott Camelback Inn

Resort & Spa has introduced a new 15,000-square-foot Paradise Ballroom and an additional 16,500 square feet of outdoor and prefunction space, bringing the resort’s total meeting and event space to 127,000 square feet. The ballroom’s floor-to-ceiling windows provide views of Mummy Mountain. marriott.com

Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria resort in Phoenix, now has Happy Hour History Tours. Guests are invited to kick off the weekend by learning about the landmark’s Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and storied past as a playground for world dignitaries, U.S. presidents, and glitterati of Old Hollywood. The 45-minute tour is available on Friday evenings and includes two of the resort’s most iconic libations, a tequila sunrise and a glass of prosecco. arizonabiltmore.com

Buck Wild Hummer Tours, a new family-owned-and-operated company, has repurposed and customized a fleet of former military Humvees to provide Grand Canyon tour experiences along the South Rim. Each vehicle features forward-facing, stadium-style seating and an audio system for guided narration. A selection of pre-set tour itineraries is available, as well as the opportunity to customize a private adventure. buckwildhummertours.com

Castle Hot Springs, located northwest of Phoenix in Morristown, was Arizona’s first luxury resort in 1896. After four decades of being closed due to a fire at the main lodge, the property returned to the scene in February 2019. The land was a medicinal healing habitat for the Yavapai and Apache Indians for centuries before becoming a resort getaway. A local partnership with multigenerational roots in Arizona purchased the property in 2014 and began restoring and rebuilding. Highlights are 32 luxury accommodations, an organic farm and gathering spaces for groups. castlehotsprings.com

CIVANA Carefree became the first sustainable wellness resort in the greater Phoenix area upon opening in 2018 at the location formerly known as the Carefree Resort and Conference Center, situated on more than 20 acres adjacent to Scottsdale. The property has undergone a major renovation and features 23,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space; 184 guest rooms and suites and five villas; two dining outlets; a 22,000-squarefoot spa; two pools; tennis and pickleball courts; and fitness, yoga and enrichment studios. civanacarefree.com

You’ll like our meeting spaces.

Edgewood Tahoe is a one-of-a-kind luxury resort for corporate retreats, meetings, and events. Located one hour from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, our property offers a spectacular array of indoor and outdoor spaces and toptier amenities for your group to engage and foster new ideas. But Lake Tahoe’s only true lakefront resort isn’t all business. From yachting to yoga to bombing black diamond ski runs, Edgewood is your basecamp for mountain-to-water adventure and wellness. Discover why we were voted the No. 1 Resort Hotel in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure.

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ARIZONA

Royal Palms Resort Adds Outdoor Function Space

The historic 119-room Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix has added 3,600 square feet of outdoor meeting and event space. Famous for its rich history as a private estate dating back nearly 100 years, Royal Palms is reminiscent of a Mediterranean-style retreat with original design details like rustic doors, winding stone paths, hand-painted tile, courtyard fountains, outdoor fireplaces and lush gardens. The property sits on nine acres just below the area’s famous Camelback Mountain.

Tucked on the north side of the property, Camelback Vista can host 100 for a seated dinner and 180 for a reception and features a fireplace and surrounding brick patio, lawn and gated entrance.

The newly imagined Orange Grove accommodates 170 for seated dinners and 200 for receptions and was built on the site of the estate’s original orange grove. Highlights include a fireplace, pergola, tile mural and orange trees. royalpalmshotel.com

Renovation & Accolades for Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

Only eight properties in the world and three in the United States, including The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Tucson, have secured spots on both the Forbes Travel Guide 2018 “World’s Most Luxurious Hotels” and “World’s Most Luxurious Spas” lists. Forbes Travel Guide’s new verified lists are compiled from data gathered by the company’s incognito inspectors, who stay at the properties and evaluate them on up to 900 standards used to determine the guide’s annual star ratings.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain also has unveiled a floor-toceiling makeover of its 253 guest rooms and 44,000 square feet of meeting space, all inspired by the resort’s Sonoran Desert sense of place. As part of the upgrade, an arcade and 14 ground-level Fireside Mountain View guest rooms, each outfitted with its own outdoor fire pit, were introduced. ritzcarlton.com/dovemountain

Royal Palms Resort Orange Grove

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

COLORADO

BATTLE OF THE BIGHORN RIVER TEAM-BUILDING

Cañon City’s Echo Canyon River Expeditions offers a Battle of the Bighorn package from May through September (depending on water levels) that combines physical and mental challenges in a competitive and fun format for corporate team-building. Although navigating Class III-IV rapids through Bighorn Sheep Canyon might be the most exciting part of the exercise, there is much more such as tackling four challenges before getting on the Arkansas River; retrieving a watermelon thrown from the Five Points overlook and carrying it to the finish line; completing a water shuttle and helmet brigade; and paddling backwards. Prize and video/photo packages and a post-race catered party at the company’s 8 Mile Bar and Grill also are available, as well as lodging in cabins and glamping tents. raftecho.com

COLORADO

PRIVATE RANCH NEAR TELLURIDE NOW AVAILABLE TO GROUPS

Sleeping Indian Ranch, a private estate set on 15,000 acres and located 47 miles northwest of Telluride and 6 miles southeast of Ridgway, is now available for groups and can be booked through Telluride’s Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection. The 40,000-squarefoot, seven-bedroom lodge sleeps 16 guests, was built in 1993 as a private family vacation estate, and is the largest post-andbeam log structure ever constructed that reflects the arts and crafts movement.

Inspired by the great lodges of Yellowstone and Yosemite, the home features reclaimed logs from the 1988 Yellowstone fire, some of which are up to 50 inches in diameter. Highlights are a dining hall that can seat up to 25 guests at a long table or outside on the terrace, media room, cigar room and three-room wine cellar that has the capacity to hold 3,000 bottles and intimate dinners for six to eight. Also located on the estate is the one-bedroom Elk Cabin. Among the amenities are 24-hour butler service, meals prepared by the Madeline’s staff and access to vast wilderness and numerous activities. sleepingindian.aubergeresorts.com

WELCOME TO PARADISE

Nestled in the heart of Paradise Valley in southwest Montana, just 50 minutes from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and 35 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, Sage Lodge is a breathtaking meeting destination with a backdrop of natural beauty.

Take over the Lodge with 50 guestrooms, or share a well-appointed Ranch House with a small group. Host a grand affair for up to 160 in the Yellowstone Room, or enjoy an intimate gathering in the Library or on the lawn, overlooking the river. And take teambuilding to the next level with one of our many Montana adventures, right in our backyard.

For more information, contact sales@sagelodge.com or call 855.400.0505.

55 SAGE LODGE DRIVE, PRAY, MONTANA 59065 SAGELODGE.COM

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CANADA

New Boutique Hotel in Rossland

The Josie Hotel, a ski-in/ski-out boutique property in Rossland, British Columbia, opened its doors in November at the base of RED Mountain Resort’s slopes. The 106-room property, named after one of the town’s most notable mines, Josie Mine, also is located along Canada’s world-renowned Powder Highway in the heart of the West Kootenays. Key amenities include more than 1,500 square feet of function space, a spa (opening winter 2019) and fitness center, and The Velvet Restaurant & Lounge. With chef MarcAndré Choquette at the helm, The Velvet features a menu with subtle French influences and works closely with local suppliers, farmers, producers and vineyards. The Josie is a Noble House Hotels & Resorts property in partnership with William Cole Companies. thejosie.com

CALIFORNIA

PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT:

THE OASIS AT DEATH VALLEY

Originally built in 1927 and located in Death Valley National Park, the mission-style Inn at Death Valley celebrated its $100 million transformation with a grand reopening celebration in November 2018. The property, owned by Xanterra Travel Collection, features 66 updated rooms, a renovated fine dining restaurant and cocktail lounge, the new Tranquility Spa, and a spring-fed pool bordered by a new café and cabanas. Twenty-two one-bedroom casitas have been added along with Mission Gardens, a prime location for outdoor events.

The Inn’s family-friendly sister property, The Ranch at Death Valley, underwent a transformation of its own with the addition of a mission-style town square, complete with a courtyard with a welcoming reception area. Another new feature is a central hub for entertainment and socialization featuring a retail store, ice cream counter and Western saloon.

Located next to The Ranch, the 18-hole Furnace Creek Golf Course at Death Valley (the world’s lowest golf course at -214 feet) also underwent a massive renovation primarily focused on water conservation and the transition of 15 acres of maintained turf to desert with native plantings that use little water. Non-chlorinated water from the two properties’ two spring-fed pools is used to irrigate landscaping and the golf course. oasisatdeathvalley

NEW CABINS & SUNSET TOUR AT TENAYA LODGE

This summer, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is debuting $25 million in expansions. The new Explorer Cabins at Tenaya Lodge features a central gathering building, communal outdoor fire pits and more than 50 two-bedroom cabins. Also, the lodge recently introduced new Glacier Point at Sunset Tours that run from May through September and combine the expert knowledge of a local guide with the beauty of Yosemite National Park. Groups can enjoy wine, cheese and crackers or their own picnic dinner while enjoying the alpenglow.

Meetings in Another Altitude

Many begin their days early with energizing general sessions and breakout meetings, but end early so that their attendees can experience all that is Snowmass Village. Summer and fall bring long days and mild temperatures that are perfect for hiking up wildflower trails, or heading down on a mountain bike, or getting your groove on at an outdoor concert. Whether your speed is taking a balloon ride or whitewater rafting, we have it here in Snowmass Village. Book a meeting in August, September or October 2019, 2020 or 2021 and choose from the following concessions: 20-50 Total RN: Pick from 3 of the below concessions 51-100 Total RN: Pick from 4 of the below concessions 101+ RN: Pick from 5 of the below concessions • 14 day cut-off date • Complimentary one-hour reception of beer, wine and 3 passed hors d’oeuvres • $5 rebate per consumed room night • Two complimentary one-hour massages or facials • Complimentary Resort Fee • 50% allowable attrition reduction (Group must provide hotel with 2 years pickup history) • Complimentary Meeting Space with Banquet Food and Beverage minimum attained (to be determined by sales manager based on room nights and space needed) • Gift Certificate for a one-night stay with breakfast for two (value of $400)

For more info contact the Resort Sales Office at 970 923 8214 or email nicole.kubitza@westinsnowmass.com

THE WESTIN SNOWMASS

100 Elbert Lane PO Box 5009 Snowmass Village, CO 81615 T +1 970 923 8200 F +1 970 923 8205 westin.com/snowmass

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UTAH

Chateaux at Deer Valley Residences

Hearth and Hill

Chateaux at Deer Valley Residences Available for Nightly Rentals

Located midmountain at Deer Valley Resort, The Residences at The Chateaux Deer Valley, part of the Stein Collection, are now available to groups and individuals for nightly accommodations and access to The Chateaux Deer Valley hotel facilities. Typically operating as a private residence club, these luxury three- and four-bedroom residences and four-bedroom penthouses range in size from 2,200 to 2,800 square feet. the-chateaux.com/chxres-rooms.html

Lodge at Blue Sky to Open in May

Auberge Resorts Collection’s newest resort, The Lodge at Blue Sky, is set on 3,500 acres just outside of Park City and plans to welcome its first overnight guests in May. The property is the vision of local developer and rancher Mike Phillips and is the luxury complement to his Blue Sky Ranch, a yearround destination for outdoor adventures.

The lodge’s 46 accommodations range in size from 570 to 2,500 square feet, and the new Auberge Spa offers an open-air soaking pool, treatments, fitness training and mindful pursuits such as yoga.

Sky Lodge is the social heart of the resort and where guests can enjoy meals or relax outside on the patio. The focus of the lodge’s main restaurant will be refined western cuisine using many ingredients that are locally produced or grown on-site. The Refectory, an already established restaurant at High West Distillery at Blue Sky, offers dining, tours, tastings and inventive whiskey-based cocktails. Another option is The Tavern at Blue Sky, a remote outpost saloon. In summer months, early risers can partake in morning horseback rides up the hillside for a cowboy cauldron-style breakfast made over The Tavern’s open campfire. Blue Sky’s existing meeting and event spaces, in addition to The Tavern, are The Arena, The Remuda and The Terrace. aubergeresorts.com/bluesky

Alta’s New Lodge Incorporates Local History

Snowpine Lodge in Alta opened for business in January 2019 and utilized the site of the oldest building in Little Cottonwood Canyon, which dates back to the 1870s and the original 1941 Snowpine Lodge. Completely restored from the ground up, the alpine retreat offers modern-day amenities with nods to the historic past. In addition to 77 total accommodations, the lodge features five new indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces, including a 3,400-square-foot ballroom that accommodates up to 400 guests. The outdoor terrace, lawn and deck can be used for additional outdoor space, and Swen’s Restaurant is an ideal spot for meals and admiring the scenic surroundings with floor-to-ceiling windows. Additional hotel amenities include a slopeside heated pool with hot tubs, spa facility with multiple treatment rooms, indoor grotto, fitness center, oxygen bar, casual bar, game and movie rooms, and fire pits. snowpine.com

Hearth and Hill Joins Park City Dining Scene

The 192-seat Hearth and Hill restaurant opened in December and delivers an upscale-casual environment. Proprietor Brooks Kirchheimer, the former manager of Daly’s Pub at Montage Deer Valley and Sundance Resort’s Zoom, has assembled

a team of local talent including General Manager Mia Yue and executive chef Jordan Harvey. The menu highlights both local specialties and flavors from around the globe, and the bar serves draft beers and signature make-your-own Old-Fashioned, complete with seasonal liqueurs and housemade ingredients. A spacious patio and 36-seat private dining room, both with a fireplace, are among the various seating options for groups. hearth-hill.com

MONTANA

Slopeside Treehouses at Whitefish Mountain Resort

Snow Bear Chalets, the world’s first ski-in/ ski-out luxury treehouses, has completed its first year of welcoming groups and individual guests at Whitefish Mountain Resort with great success. The three treehouses, situated alongside the slopes, sleep a total of 22 guests. The three-story Cedar Chalet is ideal for a retreat, sleeping 10 and featuring four bathrooms, a living room/ kitchen/dining area that seats 20, and a spacious outdoor deck with seating for 10. Ponderosa and Tamarack Chalets both sleep up to six and have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, balconies that are 30 feet above the forest floor and private hot tubs. snowbearchalets.com

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MONTANA

Sage Lodge Opens in Pray

Situated 20 minutes south of Livingston and less than 35 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, the new Sage Lodge in Pray features 50 guest rooms in the form of a 34-room lodge and four 2,800-square-foot cabins that sleep up to 16. Sage Lodge’s event facility, The Barn, includes the Yellowstone Room that can host receptions for up to 190 and three smaller breakout rooms with space for up to 30 each. The Barn’s indoor-to-outdoor design allows events to spill onto the Lodge Lawn and Yellowstone Lawn. Amenities at the property include a full-service spa, more than a mile of Yellowstone River access, hiking and biking trails, and more. Sage Lodge also offers unique adventures á la carte, including tours of tours of Yellowstone National Park, horseback riding, llama treks, snowshoeing and more as well as multiday itineraries and all-inclusive programs such as fly-fishing, whitewater rafting, alpine skiing and riverbank yoga.

On the culinary side, The Grill, led by executive chef Brian Sullivan, serves a menu featuring craft cocktails, wood-fired meats and regional fish, with most of the cooking done over an open wood-fire grill. The restaurant has seating for up to 80 inside and an additional 30 on a covered patio overlooking the Yellowstone River. In the main lodge, The Fireside Room seats 50 inside and 24 on the patio and serves daily breakfast for guests, brunch on the weekends, and an all-day menu for quick bites and beverages. Sullivan and his team also offer programming for meetings and events, including cooking classes. sagelodge.com

MOUNTAINS

Incentive Trips for Adventurers

Planning trips that are distinct can help inspire top performances and loyalty. Grand American Adventures, which specializes in small group excursions for 35- to 65-yearolds, has launched a series of in-depth, guided tours in the Mountain West that also can work well for incentive trips. The excursions feature an element of luxury and accommodations in upscale boutique lodges, ranches, yurts and cabins. grandamericanadventures.com

On Canyon Country in Utah – Canyoneering, Hummer touring, mountain biking, floating the Colorado River. Departures: April to October

Winter Wildlife in Wyoming – Snowshoeing and tracking wolves, elk, bighorn sheep and more. Departures: January

Alaska and Kenai In-Depth Tour – Watching wildlife from kayaks and hiking across glaciers and ice fields. Departures: June to September

Yellowstone and Teton In-Depth Tour – Exploring and tracking wildlife in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. Departures: June to September

WYOMING

PUP JOINS FOUR SEASONS JACKSON HOLE TEAM

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole welcomed Emma Matilda, a 16-weekold Bernese mountain dog last May. She has been melting the hearts of guests, groups and staff ever since. Tillie is named after the wife of William O. Owen who was the first, along with three other climbers, to ascend to the summit of Grand Teton in 1898. Follow Tillie’s adventures in Jackson Hole on the property’s social channels and the hashtag #FSJHTillieDog. fourseasons.com/jacksonhole

NEW MEXICO

Take Breaks with Dogs & Wellness Activities

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, has introduced new activities for groups and completed a $2.5 million renovation to its reception area, living room and other public spaces. Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon now offers wellness options ranging from walking meditations and chair yoga sessions to a guided appreciation circle for team-building and personalized scrub-making classes.

During Meet the Hotel Dogs, attendees have the chance to greet and play with pups who are at work with staff that day, ranging from Oreo, who is General Manager Herb Rackliff’s Newfoundland mix, Cannoli the Chihuahua, Bagel the beagle, Beau the dove retriever mix and Stubbs the Pomeranian among many others. “Being a pet-friendly resort, several of our team members bring their pets to work on a regular basis,” says Marketing Manager Jolene Mauer, “and we usually have anywhere from two to 10 dogs in our offices at any given time.” tamaya.regency.hyatt.com

Your outside side wants a meeting with a view.

With 30+ lodges, more than 70,000 square feet of meeting space serviced by venues like the Westin and Viceroy, direct flights to Aspen Snowmass just 6 miles away, and endless fun year- round, Snowmass is an unforgettable setting for your meeting, event or corporate summit.