The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, A Destination Hotel

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. June 29, 2015

SCOTTSDALE, AZ. June 29, 2015 - The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, A Destination Hotel proudly announces the hiring of Rick Dupere as executive chef, Bernard Philippe as director of food and beverage, and Kimiko Berten as director of restaurants and bars. These esteemed professionals will help drive the culinary vision of the property during its $9 million renovation this summer, including plans for The Scottsdale's new Kitchen West restaurant and Bar Six40.

“It is with great excitement that we welcome Chef Rick, Bernard and Kimiko to the management team at The Scottsdale, as we develop dining concepts and menus for our new restaurant and bar, set to open in September,” said Ken McKenzie, general manager of The Scottsdale. “The renovation allows them to lend their expertise to shape the future of the property, and they will be pivotal in creating unique and unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.”

This summer, the resort's existing casual restaurant, Sangria's Lounge, will be completely remodeled, and the new space will boast communal dining, an open-air kitchen, and updated furnishings. The renovated restaurant will feature a new culinary concept and menu influenced by the Western United States for lunch and dinner, hence, the name Kitchen West. As the resort's new lobby bar, Bar Six40 will serve as an extension of the restaurant offering local coffee, freshly squeezed juices, and light breakfast options in the morning and afternoon along with craft beers and wines on tap with delectable bites later in the day. Dupere will oversee both outlets, in addition to running culinary operations throughout the resort.

Dupere joins The Scottsdale as executive chef after a decades-long career in banquet, special event, and management in both hospitality and corporate settings. He most recently served as executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton Phoenix for four years, where he oversaw all hotel culinary operations, the Phoenix Convention Center & Venues, and JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, where he was the opening senior banquet chef.

Philippe has worked in food and beverage management for the past 20 years, including as director of food and beverage at resorts including JC Resorts in Southern California, The Boulders Resort & Waldorf Astoria Spa in Scottsdale, Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in Tucson and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale. In his role as director of food and beverage at The Scottsdale, Philippe will oversee the renovation of the culinary outlets, manage and grow the food and beverage division within the resort, and lead the culinary teams.

Berten has worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. She started her career in hotel management at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, and then spent 10 years in catering and working as a pastry chef and demi-chef de partie in California and Germany. Berten most recently worked as assistant director of food and beverage at The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Cali. Prior to that, she served as food and beverage manager at Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu. As director of restaurants and bars, Berten will oversee restaurant operations at Kitchen West, Bar Six40, Twisted Vine Pool Bar & Grill and all in-room dining at The Scottsdale.

About the Renovation

The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch will suspend resort operations on June 29 in order to complete the first phase of its massive renovation, which will transform the independent resort and revitalize its amenities. In September, the property will unveil its new restaurant and bar, a transformed main pool, significantly larger outdoor meeting and event space, and enhanced guest rooms, along with a more open, welcoming feel throughout the resort.

About The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, A Destination Hotel

Ideally situated between the pristine Sonoran Desert and the burgeoning shopping, restaurant, gallery, and club scene of Scottsdale, Ariz., The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch is a AAA Four Diamond resort that has provided a superior guest experience for nearly 39 years. The Scottsdale features 326 guest rooms, casitas, and suites each with the elegant decor and residential ambiance of private haciendas. With more than 80,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, the resort features 50 meeting rooms accommodating groups of 10 to 1,000. For more information, please visit www.TheScottsdaleResort.com. Follow us on Twitter: @stayscottsdale #TheScottsdaleResort. Like us on Facebook: TheScottsdaleResort.

About Destination Hotels

Destination Hotels (Destination) is the largest owner and operator of independent hotels, resorts and residences in the United States. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Destination is an industry leader with more than 40 years of hospitality management and development experience. Located in premier destinations, the portfolio is continuously growing with more than 40 luxury and upscale properties from coast to coast. The award-winning company operates 20 golf courses, 19 full-service spas, six IACC-certified conference centers and 105 bars and restaurants. The privately-owned company is a subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises, a Los Angeles-based investment, development and real estate firm. For more information on Destination Hotels, visit www.destinationhotels.com. Follow us on Twitter: @Destination. Like us on Facebook: DestinationHotels.

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