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| SWCP Newsletter |
September 2009 |
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As Fall sneaks up on us, vacations come to an end, kids return to school and the business of life settles back into a routine, we are eager and excited at the opportunity to work with you on your upcoming meetings for the remainder of 2009 and into 2010. We are encouraged by what seems to be an increase in optimism on our economy and the begining of a positive light for the meetings business. With last week's Senate passing of the Travel Promotions Act, we believe our industry is on the right track.
The road takes us to Chicago September 28-30 for the IT&ME Motivation Show. Please look for
Kristin Tacey, Kim Gartner & Dan Tavrytzky in the
Arizona Booth(#1134) & DMC Network Booth(#2440)
We look forward to working with you in Arizona and happy to provide excellent referrals for all your North American and International programs.
We are committed to exceeding your expectations!
The Southwest Conference Planners Team
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Who's Who at SWCP Meet Jean Northy...
Jean Northy grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended college at Denison University in Ohio. Soon after, she made the move to Arizona, and has been a proud member of the SWCP team for five years. She loves her job, both for the creativity it allows, as well as the opportunity to showcase all that Arizona has to offer.
In her spare time, Jean enjoys taking advantage of Arizona's warm and sunny climate, with outdoor activities including hiking and golf. She also enjoys spending time with family, travelling, and this time of year, football! She's looking forward to cheering on her two hometown teams this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals.
Jean is an Account Executive handling sales for accounts based in the Northeast market. You can contact her at 480-609-5311 or jnorthy@swcp.net
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| Frank & Albert's debuts at the Arizona Biltmore
New Restaurant an exciting addition to a legendary resort...
Inspired by the passion of two famed architects, Frank Lloyd Wright and Albert Chase McArthur, FRANK & ALBERT'S features a pure contemporary version of comfortable classics. Using a host of ingredients from local growers, the chefs have infused a healthier element to some very nostalgic dishes. Dinner specialties such as Coca Cola Pork Chop and Organic Apples, a selection of Desert Flats (flatbreads topped with unique combinations of ingredients) share billing with classic comfort food like Ketchup Glazed Meatloaf. Lunch offerings include a variety of soups, salads, pizzas, Desert Flats, Arizona comfort foods and daily blue plate specials. |
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| Former Marriott Mountain Shadows to re-open?
New developer tapped to reinvent an Arizona favorite
The co-owner and operator of the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix has been tapped to help redevelop the shuttered former Marriott's Mountain Shadows and Golf Club in Paradise Valley.
Boston-based Pyramid Advisors owns or operates 49 resort properties throughout the United States, including the Arizona Biltmore and the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa. It has joined the project team of KEPT Holdings, headed by designer Dodd Mitchell, to transform Mountain Shadows into a boutique-style resort and residential project.
The future of the 68-acre resort in Paradise Valley has been in limbo since closing in September 2004. The formal application process for Town Council approval is expected by this fall.
Learn more about the Mountain Shadows redevelopment by contacting your SWCP Account Executive at
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US Airways adds flights at Reagon Washington National Airport
US Airways & Delta swap slots in NY and DC
US Airways is swapping aircraft landing and takeoff slots with Delta Airlines. US Airways plans to transfer 125 pairs of slots at LaGuardia Airport to Delta Airlines. In return, Delta will give US Airways 42 pairs of slots at Reagan Washington National Airport. Each pair of slots is good for a round-trip flight. US Airways also gets the rights to expand to Tokyo and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Learn more about airline lift at Arizona's Sky Harbor International Airport by contacting your SWCP Account Executive at
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About SWCP
Founded in 1987, Southwest Conference Planners is an Arizona based, full service Destination Management Company prepared to handle all your group transportation, tours & activities, team building, off-property events, theme decor, production and entertainment. We serve our worldwide clients for programs in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Tucson, Sedona and the Grand Canyon.
We are a proud member of the DMC Network (along with its international alliance partner, Ovation Global) and invite you to visit us at www.swcp.net
8767 E. Via De Commercio, Ste 101 3275 Ina Road, Ste 219
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Tucson, AZ 85741
480-443-3505 520-531-1154
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