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Destination Hotels & Resorts Appoints Glorianna Wood as Spa Director
at the 119-key Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (APRIL 2, 2013) – Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Phoenix’s renowned luxury boutique hotel,, is pleased to announce Glorianna Wood as the new Spa Director of its Forbes Four Star Alvadora Spa and its dynamic spa team.  Wood brings her passion for health and wellness as well as more than 12 years of experience to her position as Spa Director for the premier destination resort and spa located at the base of Camelback Mountain.

Prior to joining Royal Palms, Wood spent 12 years at Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in California. The first six years, Wood served as a massage therapist until moving into a leadership role first as Spa Manager, followed by the role of Spa Director for the past two years and Assistant Spa Director for three years prior to that. While at Las Palmas, Wood was actively involved in the Spa’s marketing, strategies and promotional activities, while managing the daily operations, staffing and customer service initiatives.

“Royal Palms is excited to welcome Glorianna as our new Spa Manager at Alvadora Spa,” said Steve Benson, Royal Palms Resort and Spa General Manager. “Her years of experience, leadership and extensive knowledge of spa operations will bring new energy to Alvadora’s evolving menu of spa offerings and services.”

In her role, Wood will be responsible for all aspects of the spa operations and its integration within the hotel. Wood is looking forward to maintaining the exceptional service standards of Alvadora Spa and Royal Palms.

About Royal Palms
A member of Historic Hotels of America, Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a AAA Four Diamond resort located at the foot of majestic Camelback Mountain. Combining the graciousness and sophistication of a Mediterranean villa with the intimacy and privacy of a secluded retreat, Royal Palms offers: 119 custom-appointed guest rooms, intimate clusters of casitas and villas; regal Spanish Colonial architecture; over 20,000 square feet of estate-like meeting space; Tuscan-style gardens; exquisite tapestries, antiques and stone fireplaces throughout. Designed around the original historic private mansion, Royal Palms is home to the award-winning T. Cook’s restaurant, Forbes Four Star Alvadora Spa, a Mother-of-Pearl-tiled swimming pool with private cabanas, and croquet lawn. Just minutes from Scottsdale’s shopping, galleries, golf, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and the Camelback financial corridor, Royal Palms is an ideal retreat for business, pleasure and special occasions, offering luxury, privacy and convenience. For more information, please visit www.royalpalmshotel.com

About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With 40 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fourth largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 9,200 guest rooms, 18 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Chicago, Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises.

For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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