Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino, Scottsdale, Arizona Honored With Radisson Hotel's, "Hotel of the Year Award" / June 2009

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Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino, Scottsdale, Arizona
Honored With Radisson Hotel's, "Hotel of the Year Award"

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz., June 12, 2009 - The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino was selected as the recipient of the Radisson(R) Hotels & Resorts 2008 Hotel of the Year Award and will be honored at a special reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 during the Company's regional meeting held at the resort. Fredrik Korallus, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Radisson Hotels & Resorts, will present the award to Greg Carrish, general manager of the hotel as well as the Tribal Council of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, which owns the property. The hotel is managed by TriStar Hotel Management Company.

The Hotel of the Year Award is presented to the property that displayed outstanding sales and marketing efforts, distinguished itself with a high level of commitment to guest service, supported the Radisson brand and has had exceptional financial success. This is the first time that the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino has been honored with the Hotel of the Year distinction.

Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino
10438 North Fort McDowell Road
Scottsdale/Fountain Hills Arizona

"I'd like to recognize the entire hotel staff and management team for their dedication to making our property the finest resort lodging in the area," said Carrish. "The Yavapai Nation Tribal Council has also been instrumental in supporting the hotel and helping us achieve this 'best of class' status within the Radisson brand. We're committed to continuing our efforts to be the best and invite anyone traveling to Arizona to come and experience what makes our resort so special."

The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino is a AAA Four Diamond property located on the beautiful lands of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in Fountain Hills, Ariz. The resort, featuring 246 spacious guest rooms and suites, is tucked away in pristine Sonoran Desert surroundings, yet located within minutes of popular Scottsdale attractions. Within the boundaries of the Fort McDowell Resort & Casino, guests can enjoy a round of championship golf, casino gaming, wild west adventures and much more.

Radisson(R) Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading, full-service hotel brands, offers vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality that is defined by its distinctive "Yes I Can!" service philosophy. Radisson includes more than 400 locations in 68 countries. It is part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, a leading global hotel company with more than 1,030 locations in 72 countries under the brands of Regent(R) Hotels & Resorts; Radisson(R) Hotels & Resorts; Park Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts; Country Inns & Suites By Carlson(SM) and Park Inn(R).

Contact:

Radisson Hotels & Resorts
http://www.radisson.com

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Also See:	Radisson Hotels Recognizes Top-performing Hotels, Managers and Employees; Angela Maria Gomez Named 2008 General Manager of the Year / May 2009
	TriStar Hotel Management Co. Will Manage a 247-room Resort and Conference Center Being Built Adjacent to We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and the Fort McDowell Casino / March 2004

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