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Geoff Gray Appointed Managing Director and General Manager for The Global Ambassador Ahead of Late 2023 Opening
Author & Edit | August 18, 2022
PHOENIX (Aug. 18, 2022) – The Global Ambassador, the debut luxury hotel from restaurant innovator Sam Fox, announced today the appointment of Geoff Gray to the role of managing director and general manager ahead of the hotel’s highly anticipated late 2023 opening. Gray returns to Arizona after four years as the general manager of the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, a five-star, five-diamond property set on 200 lush acres in Carlsbad, Calif. Prior to that, Gray served as the general manager of the Royal Palms Resort and Spa, a luxury Historic Hotels of America resort in Phoenix. During his 12-year tenure with Hyatt Hote...
Iconic Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix Unveils Multimillion Dollar Renovation
Royal Palms Resort and Spa | November 27, 2017
PHOENIX (Nov. 27, 2017) – Steeped in nearly 100 years of history, romance and elegance, Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix has been meticulously restored and revived after the conclusion of a $3.7 million renovation of the Mediterranean-style hideaway. The resort is part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. The renovation touched all 119 guest rooms including the Presidential Suite; the Mother-of-Pearl swimming pool and lounge area; various event lawns; as well as landscaping and upkeep of close to 200 towering palms accenting the nine acres. "It is with great honor and pride that we share the refreshed accommodations, sop...
Geoff Gray Named General Manager of The Royal Palms Resort and Spa, The Newest Addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | July 25, 2016
CHICAGO (July 25, 2016) - Geoff Gray has been named general manager of The Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Ariz. The hotel joins other local Hyatt properties in the state, including Hyatt Regency Phoenix and Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch. Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Spa is scheduled to debut later this year. Gray began his hospitality career as director of rooms at The Statler Hotel at Cornell University. Most recently he served as general manager of Hyatt Centric Park City, and in 2013, Gray was the executive director of rooms for the opening of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. "One of the most impress...