The Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson earns award

The initial phase of the 135-acre premier project is complete with a 440,000 square foot multi-tenant office building housing major corporations including Nationwide Insurance, Stealth Partner Group, Quantum, Wells Fargo, and Sigma Company’s Bar-S Foods. Another 5-story office building is complete along the 101 housing Choice Hotels International’s technology headquarters, as well as a 6-story parking structure and retail building that is home to a second location for local restaurant, PITCH. The highly-anticipated Hilton at Cavasson is now complete, which also houses Scottsdale’s newest bar and restaurant, the Desert Pony Tavern. The Southwest-inspired gastropub features an open-air dining experience and an impressive cocktail menu.

The Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson, owned and developed by Nationwide Realty Investors and managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, has been recognized with a new build award in the Hilton Hotel & Resorts category of the Hilton Americas Development Awards. Hilton Cavasson was one of 10 new build award winners in the Development Awards by Brand category.

“We’re thrilled to receive this distinguished development award for the outstanding Hilton project at Cavasson,” said Brian J. Ellis, President of Nationwide Realty Investors. “This represents another major milestone as we bring to life our full vision for the Cavasson development and welcome business and leisure travelers from around the globe to Scottsdale’s newest award-winning hotel and event center.”

The state-of-the-art, full-service Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson opened in January 2023. The hotel features six-stories of elegantly appointed guest rooms, a resort-style swimming pool, trendy dining with views of the stunning McDowell Mountains, and a sophisticated 15,000-square-foot event center positioned perfectly to serve as the venue for events ranging from small group meetings to large corporate gatherings, weddings and social affairs of all sizes.

“It’s an honor to earn such a notable development award that celebrates the thoughtful intention behind the design, architecture and decor of the Hilton Cavasson,” said Kathyrn Burton, COO of Columbus Hospitality Management. “From the hotel’s indoor/outdoor approach to the grand lobby, pool, restaurant and event spaces, to the elegant decor and art collection with a nod to the great Southwest, our guests can expect a memorable stay with us.”

For more information, visit cavasson.com.

By Jessica Lema | City of Scottsdale

The Organization of World Heritage Cities recently granted the city of Scottsdale membership among an elite group of more than 200 cities from around the world that are home to UNESCO World Heritage sites.

With this acceptance, the organization recognizes Scottsdale as the location of Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert home and laboratory, Taliesin West, and welcomes the city as an active participant in international efforts to protect and preserve the heritage of mankind.

“Scottsdale is proud to join the Organization of World Heritage Cities in solidarity with communities from around the world,” Mayor David D. Ortega said.

“Taliesin West truly exemplifies where exceptional design intersects with our Sonoran Desert environment, here in Scottsdale.”

Established in 1937, Wright’s winter home in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains was forged from the natural elements of the desert, with most