Four Management Deals to Know

NATIONAL REPORT—Hotel Business is tracking management contracts. Among the dealmakers are Aqua-Aston, Apple Leisure Group and more.

Aqua-Aston Hospitality Adds First Managed Resort in AZ
Aqua-Aston Hospitality has added  CopperWynd Resort & Club in Scottsdale, AZ to its portfolio of nearly 40 properties. CopperWynd is the company’s first managed resort in Arizona. The property is currently undergoing an extensive $60-million renovation and expansion, and following the development’s anticipated completion in 2020, CopperWynd will join the ranks of Autograph Collection Hotels. Marriott International’s Autograph Collection celebrates individuality and independence by curating one-of-a-kind travel experiences at luxury lifestyle hotels in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each hotel is hand-selected for its memorable guest experience, bold originality, rich character, and uncommon details.

Apple Leisure Group Expands Caribbean Footprint
AMResorts has added the Dreams Resorts & Spas to El Macao in the Dominican Republic to its portfolio. Upon opening in the second quarter of 2020, Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana will be the 11th AMResorts branded property on the island, while Macao Beach becomes the fifth destination in the Dominican Republic in the AMResorts Collection. The resort is owned by Grupo Santa Maria SA.

Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Crescent Hotels & Resorts has added the all-suite Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort to its Latitudes Collection. The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort offers 563 all-suite accommodations including 80 large casitas, in addition to distinctive dining experiences at Rico’s American Grill and Hole-in-the-Wall. Guests will find the luxurious services at the Resort’s Tocasierra Spa, Salon and Fitness Centre, exceed their expectations while nourishing the mind, body and soul.

Twenty Four Seven Hotels to Manage Newly Developed Hotel in Buena Park, CA 
Twenty Four Seven Hotels has officially opened the 102-room Hampton Inn and Suites in Buena Park, CA. The Hampton Inn & Suites Buena Park is the first hotel development project in the city in more than 20 years. This is the hotel management group’s third Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in its portfolio.