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For more information on any Resort news or events seen below, or for general inquiries, please email info@kierlandresort.com. 
For assistance with media inquiries or to request a full media kit, please contact our Director of Public Relations at stephanie.dowling@westin.com. 
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Current Events & Specials

Room Packages    |    Summer Camp FUN  |  Dining Offers & Events
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Announcements

The Resort’s signature restaurant, deseo, will be closed for it’s annual “Summer Siesta” July 25 – August 31st. 
 Click here for more details, and watch for news of the exciting reopening plans for September 1st!
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Haute Living Magazine names Westin Kierland as one of the “Haute 5 Family-Friendly Venues in Phoenix!”         
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Enhancements to our guest rooms, ballroom addition and terrace deck are underway!  
For more information, visit www.KierlandEnhancements.com. 
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Press Releases

Release Date             Release Title

7.15.10                         Arizona Culturekeepers 2010 Honorees

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 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

02.02.09                    Spoil a Mom-to-Be with The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa’s Babymoon Package

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 2010
Click here for the full list of accolades for The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.

 Resort Overall

  • AAA 4-Diamond
  • “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
  • “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

  • “Premier Resort Award: Silver Medal” Golf Magazine, 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

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