The Westin Kierland Newsroom
Announcements
The Westin Kierland, Sharlot Hall Museum, Arizona Historical Society, and Historian Marshall Trimble announce the final ten Arizona residents for making a positive impact on the state’s history, culture, environment and/or economy as the 2012 Arizona Culturekeepers!
Adventure Pool Closed for Maintence: January 23 – February 17, 2012
Beer Dinners at Brittlebush Bar & Grill are back! Check out the Season Two Line-Up of Local Arizona Breweries who have signed up to pair their brews with the delectable dishes of Chef Graeme Blair.
Deseo named “Best Resort Restaurant” in Best of Our Valley 2012 by Arizona Foothills Magazine. Thank you voters!
Kierland Golf Pro Shop named one of “Golf World’s 100 Best Golf Shops” by Golf World magazine! Shop online at kierlandgolf.com/store.
Guest room and meeting/event space enhancements are complete! Learn more and see our beautiful new rooms, Northern Sky Terrace and Trailblazer’s Ballroom at www.KierlandEnhancements.com.
For additional information on any Resort news and events, or for general inquiries, please email info@kierlandresort.com. For marketing/media assistance, please contact our Director of Public Relations/ Communications at stephanie.dowling@westin.com. Media may also view/print the Westin Kierland Fact Sheet.
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Press Releases
1.25.12 Ten Honorees Announced for 2012 Arizona Culturekeepers Awards
1.10.12 Westin Kierland News and Events Round-Up: Winter/Spring 2012
12.12.11 How to Spend the Holidays at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
11.1.11 Westin Kierland News and Events Round-Up: Winter 2011/2012
10.20.11 Black Friday Shopping and Spaaah-liday Open House at The Westin Kierland’s Agave, the Arizona Spa
8.24.11 Deseo at The Westin Kierland Hosts Nuevo Latino Rum Dinner as Signature “Foodie” Event of the Year
7.20.11 The Westin Kierland Celebrates Nine Years of Arizona Culturekeepers Program with 2011 Inductees
6.10.11 Celebrate the New Harry Potter Movie with “Stay for a Spell” Weekend at The Westin Kierland!
5.3.11 The Westin Kierland Offers “I Love Kierland Resort” Summer Sale with Rates from $99
4.18.11 Exciting Easter Events at The Westin Kierland: All-New Brunch, Egg Hunt and the Easter Bunny!
1.4.11 New Fitness and Makeover Packages at The Westin Kierland Help Guests Start 2011 Off Right
12.13.10 Westin Kierland News and Events Round-Up: Late Fall/Holiday 2010
11.22.10 Cyber Monday Sale for Westin Kierland Launches Monday, November 29th for 5 Days Only
10.20.10 “Be Well Wednesdays” at Agave Spa Promotes Healthfulness for Arizona Residents
10.18.10 Brad Casper Speaks to Economic Club of Phoenix, October 28th at The Westin Kierland
10.8.10 New Vichy Treatment at Westin Kierland’s Agave Spa Benefits Fresh Start Women’s Foundation
9.29.10 Starwood Arizona Hotels & Resorts Support OneHope Wine for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
9.23.10 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Gets Special Recognition at The Westin Kierland Resort
9.14.10 Why Travel and Taking Vacations is Good for You
8.31.10 Westin Kierland News and Events Round-Up: Fall 2010
7.15.10 Arizona Culturekeepers 2010 Honorees
7.1.10 Tee Up for a Libacious Summer Golf Offer – Two for One at Kierland Golf Club!
6.24.10 Top 4 Reasons to Stay at The Westin Kierland for The 4th of July
5.25.10 Access to Summer Specials at ILoveKierlandResort.com and the New Westin Kierland Mobile Club!
04.30.10 Westin Kierland News and Events Round-Up: Late Spring 2010
03.27.10 The Westin Kierland Participates in the Global Efforts of “Earth Hour”
03.12.10 “K is for Kierland” in Colorado Avid Golfer’s article: “Arizona, From A to Z”
02.28.10 Westin Kierland News and Events Round-Up: Spring 2010
01.21.10 Westin Kierland News and Events Round-Up: Winter 2009/2010
01.19.10 Unique Meditation Services Now at The Westin Kierland with Former NFL Player Damian Vaughn
01.13.10 Introducing Damian Vaughn and the Vaughn Center Programs to The Westin Kierland
12.28.09 Kierland Golf Club Achieves Designation as a “Certified Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary”
12.15.09 Arizona Culturekeepers 2009 Winners
11.01.09 Skip the Stress and Cleaning this Thanksgiving and Enjoy Great Rates at The Westin Kierland
10.25.09 The Westin Kierland presents Girl’s Night Out for “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” Premiere!
10.23.09 Radio Listeners Enjoy a Westin Kierland Special
10.10.09 News & Events Round-Up Fall 2009
09.07.09 SPOOKTACULAR Halloween and Family FUN at The Westin Kierland
09.04.09 Join the ”Wild Rumpus Weekend” Blockbuster Movie Event!
08.26.09 The Westin Kierland Celebrates the Heavenly Bed 10-Year Anniversary
08.12.09 News and Events Round-Up Summer 2009
05.13.09 100 Reasons to Stay at The Westin Kierland Resort
03.26.09 Friends of James Beard Dinner at The Westin Kierland Resort
12.05.08 “Be Well Wednesdays” at Agave, the Arizona Spa
11.15.08 “Key to Kierland” Provides Great Discounts at Kierland Commons
09.01.08 Arizona Culturekeepers 2008 Winners
08.04.08 Scottish Influences at The Westin Kierland Resort
06.23.08 The Westin Kierland’s “Going Greener” Resort Initiatives
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Awards & Accolades
Updated July 2011
Click here for the full list of accolades for The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.
Resort Overall
- AAA 4-Diamond
- “2011 Fodor’s Choice” Fodor’s Travel, 2011
- “Spirit of Service Award” – Celia Cohen, Governor’s Tourism Award, 2011
- “10 Amazing Golf Resorts in North America” Recommend Magazine, 2011
- “Gold Tee Award” Meetings & Conventions Magazine, May 2011 – Voted one of the top golf and meeting resorts in the world
- “Best Place for a Staycation” So Scottsdale Magazine – Best of Scottsdale Reader Poll, April 2011
- “Top Ten Arizona Meeting & Convention Centers” Ranking Arizona, 2011
- “Greenest Hotel in Phoenix,” Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association, December 2010
- “Platinum Choice Award” Smart Meetings Magazine, 2010
- “Arizona Preservation Award for the Arizona Culturekeepers Induction,” Arizona Office of Tourism’s Governor’s Tourism Awards, 2010
- “Haute 5 Family-Friendly Venues in Phoenix,” Hauteliving.com, June, 24 2010
- “Top 10 U.S Business: Hotels” Celebrated Living Magazine, 2010
- “Premiere Resort Award: Silver Medal” Golf Magazine, 2010
- “The Paragon Award,” Corporate Meetings & Incentives, 2010
- “Premium Circle,” Financial & Insurance Meetings, 2009
- “Platinum Choice Award,” Smart Meetings Magazine, 2009
- “Gold Platter Award,” Smart Meetings Magazine, 2009
- “Gold Tee Award,” Smart Meetings Magazine, 2009
- “Top 10 U.S. Business Hotels” Celebrated Living Magazine, 2009
- “Platinum Choice Award” Smart Meetings Magazine, 2009
- “2009 Silver Magellan Award Winners in Family Resort and Hotel category for the Family FUN Program,” Travel Weekly, 2009
- “Gold Tee Award,” Meetings & Conventions Magazine, 2009
- “Gold Platter Award,” Meetings & Conventions Magazine, 2009
- “Gold Award,” Meetings & Conventions Magazine, 2009
- “Best of the West,” Meetings West Magazine, 2009
- “500 World’s Best Hotels,” Travel & Leisure Magazine, 2009
- “Connoisseur’s Collection” Resort & Great Hotels Magazine, 2009
- “Top Incentive and Meeting Property in North America.” Elite Meetings, 2009
- “Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Valley,” Phoenix Business Journal, 2008
- “Stars of the Industry Award for Scottish Traditions,” Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association, 2008
- “Stars of the Industry Award for FUN Passport Program,” Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association, 2008
- “2008 Gold Magellan Award Winner in Family Resort and Hotel category for the Family FUN Program,” Travel Weekly, 2008
- “Platinum Choice Award,” Smart Meetings Magazine, 2008
- “Gold Key Award,” Meetings & Conventions Magazine, 2008
- “One of the world’s top 1% of hotels,” Expedia Insiders’ Select, 2008
- “Top 100 Golf Resort,” Condé Nast Traveler, 2008
- “Top 10 Hotels: U.S. Business,” Celebrated Living, 2008
- “Best of Tourism,” Best of the Best Awards, Ranking Arizona, 2008
- “Number One Resort and Hotel”(350 Rooms or More category), Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business, 2008
- “Number One Meeting/Convention Facility” (50,000+ Sq. Ft. Category), Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business, 2008
- “Stars of the Industry Award for FUN Family Program” American Hospitality & Lodging Association, June 2008
- “Best for Families with Teens,” Chicago Tribune, February 2008
- “Best if you must bring your Dog,” Chicago Tribune, February 2008
- “Hot List: Luxury Resorts,” Arizona Foothills Magazine, 2008
- “Top In Business,” (Convention & Meeting Sites category), Arizona Woman’s Magazine: Annual Who’s Who in Business Edition, 2008
Deseo
- AAA 4-Diamond
- “America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants” Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Aug 2011
- “Howard Seftel’s Top 10 Resort and Hotel Restaurants,” Arizona Republic, June 2011
- “Award of Excellence” Wine Spectator Magazine: Arizona’s Best Wine Lists, May 2011
- “Top 5 Dining Picks this Weekend,” The Arizona Republic, July 16, 2010
- “Top 10 Resort and Hotel Restaurants,” The Arizona Republic, July 12, 2010
- “Award of Excellence,” Wine Spectator Magazine, 2009
- “Best Ceviche,” Phoenix New Times, 2009
- “Top Ten” (Regional Restaurants Category), Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business, 2008
- “Award of Excellence,” Wine Spectator Magazine, 2008
- “Award of Excellence,” Wine Spectator Magazine, 2007
- “Best Date Place” by Latino Perspectives, July 2007
- 4 1/2 Stars by the Arizona Republic, July 18, 2006
- “One of 25 Restaurants We Love,” Desert Living Magazine, November 2006
- “Award of Excellence,” Wine Spectator Magazine, 2006
Kierland Golf Club
- “10 Amazing Golf Resorts in North America” Recommend Magazine, May 2011
- “Gold Tee Award” Meetings & Conventions Magazine, 2011 – Voted one of the top golf and meeting hotels and resorts in the world.
- “World’s Top 125 Golf Resorts” Conde Nast Traveler – 2010 Reader’s Choice Survey, April 2011
- “Top Ten Arizona Public Golf Courses” Ranking Arizona, 2011
- “America’s 100 Best Clubfitters: ProFit” Golf Digest, February 2011
- “Premier Resort Award: Silver Medal” Golf Magazine, 2010
- “100 Best Golf Shops,” Golf World Magazine, 2011
- “Arizona Golf Hall of Fame: Sandy LeBauve” November 2010
- “Best Golf Carts” Phoenix New Times, 2010
- “Top Courses in Scottsdale” Helium.com October 2010
- “100 Best Golf Shops,” Golf World Magazine, 2010
- “Readers Choice,” Golf World Magazine, October 2009
- “2009 Silver Magellan Award Winners in Golf Resort and Hotel category for the Kierland Golf Program,” Travel Weekly, 2009
- “Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America,” Golf Digest Magazine, October 2009
- “Best Places to Play,” Golf Digest Magazine, 2008-2009
- “100 Best Golf Shops,” Golf World, 2009
- “Gold Tee Award,” Meetings & Conventions Magazine, 2008
- Sandy LaBauve, “Rolex For the Love of the Game Award,” Rolex and Ladies Professional Golf Association, 2008
- “Top Ten” (Arizona Public Golf Courses Category), Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business, 2008
- Mike LaBauve, “America’s 50 Greatest Teachers,” Golf Digest Magazine, March 2008.
- Mike and Sandy LaBauve, “Top 100 Instructors in the Country,” Golf Magazine, March 2008
- “100 Best Golf Shops,” Golf World, 2008
- “Top 10 Places to Play,” Golf Tips Magazine, 2007
- “Greens of Distinction,” Corporate and Incentive Travel, 2007
- Mike LaBauve, “Best Teachers in Your State,” Golf Digest, August 2007
- Mike LaBauve, “America’s 50 Greatest Teachers,” Golf Digest, August 2007
- “Top 100 Golf Resorts,” Condé Nast Traveler, August 2007
- “Top 100 Golf Resorts in North America,” Condé Nast Traveler, June 2007
- “25 Best Family Golf Resorts in the United States,” Golf for Women, Summer 2007
- “Women-Friendly Golf Facility,” Executive Women’s Golf Association, 2007
Agave, The Arizona Spa
- “Top Ten” (Resort Day Spas with 100 Staff or More Category), Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business, 2008
- “Hot List” (Relax! Soothing Spas Category), Arizona Foothills Magazine, 2008
The Brittlebush Bar & Grill
- “Top 5 Dining Picks this Weekend,” The Arizona Republic, July 9, 2010
- “Favorite 19th Hole,” Scottsdale Airpark News Magazine, 2007
The Rim Lobby Lounge
- “Top 5 Scotch Bars in Phoenix” Haute Living Magazine, September 30, 2010
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