The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa has been named the leader of all Westin hotels worldwide in meeting planner satisfaction. The luxury Tucson resort received the highest rating in Westin's Meeting Planner Satisfaction Index (MPSI). MPSI is calculated based upon independent surveys conducted by the Maritz Corporation. Maritz conducts monthly surveys asking meeting planners to rate their experiences at Westins. Meeting planners rate hotel performance in such categories as pre-event planning, hotel services, knowledge of staff,

The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa 3800 East Sunrise Drive Tucson, Arizona

La Paloma's General Manager, Steve Shalit accepted the # 1 Westin Brand Award at Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Global Conference in Phoenix, Arizona in January. Barry Sternlicht, Chairman & CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts presented the award to Mr. Shalit.

The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, situated in the foothills of Tucson, is an internationally acclaimed resort featuring 487 rooms, 49,000 square feet of interior meeting space and diverse outdoor theme areas. Its unparalleled meeting space is matched only by its award-winning recreational amenities. La Paloma offers 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature golf, an Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, tennis & health center, five pools, waterslide and swim-up bar. Completing the experience are five distinct restaurants including Janos & J BAR, owned and operated by James Beard Award winner, Chef Janos Wilder.