Loews Ventana Canyon

Inspired by the Sonoran Desert outside Tucson, Arizona, Loews Ventana Canyon opened in 1984 as one of the world’s first environmentally conceived resorts. Groups share the 93-acre property with more than 3,500 saguaro cacti, an 80-foot desert waterfall, 36 holes of golf, and low-rise granite buildings that almost disappear against a Santa Catalina Mountain backdrop.

Much of the 37,000 square feet of meeting space occupies the west wing, which holds the Grand and Catalina ballrooms, plus seven smaller conference rooms with a separate porte cochere for efficient loading and unloading. Other venues include the freestanding Kiva Ballroom for gatherings of up to 1,000; the Western-style Coyote Corral with picnic tables, grills, a dance floor, and soundstage; and several other unique outdoor venues. Experienced managers orchestrate everything from entertainment to meeting setups, menus, and audiovisual aids and support. Meanwhile, a host of meeting amenities, ranging from Wines by the Glass and the Loews Meetings Experience menu options to Color Breaks—an integrated approach to decor and ambience—set Loews in a class by itself.

Guests take in stunning desert views from all 398 rooms and suites, where the high-end features include oversize desks for after-hours work. Free-time rewards start with golf at two Tom Fazio–designed courses and go on to include tennis and visits to the Lakeside Spa’s fitness center, lap pool, and full-service salon. While some prefer to bask in the lap of luxury, others answer Mother Nature’s call to experience the high desert’s wonders via hiking trails and horseback. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted 10 Feb, 2011 by Concierge Elite Bold Commitment of Quality Service Provides Direct Phone Number to
Loews Hotels President and COO, Jack Adler

NEW YORK (October 20, 2010) - Loews Hotels is rolling out a new customer satisfaction program for meeting planners assuring any meetings held at a Loews hotel will receive the highest quality of service. The Loews Service Guarantee states that, upon the signing of the contract, the planner will be given a direct phone number to Jack Adler, President and Chief Operating Officer of Loews Hotels to be used if the meeting planner is in any way dissatisfied with their group's experience at any Loews property.
Loews Hotels has been recognized by meeting planners and the industry for its exemplary customer service, delivered daily by dedicated and motivated teams at each Loews property. Adler cited Loews' reputation for excellence in announcing the new program, "Every member of the Loews team is confident in our ability to deliver a superior experience...so confident, that we've created a dedicated 'hot line' should there be any issues that I can help resolve to fulfill the Loews Hotels brand promise."
Over the past four years, Loews Hotels has invested over 264,000 training hours in its employees; over the same period the company has been the only one in the industry to be consecutively ranked as a Top 75 Company in Training magazine. Loews Hotels was also selected number one in customer satisfaction among all luxury hotel companies in the second quarter 2010 Market Metrix Hospitality Index.

"This recognition gave management the faith that despite the boldness of the guarantee, no one expects Mr. Adler's phone to ring," said Felicia Fisher, Senior Vice President, Sales and Strategic Planning, Loews Hotels.

In a highly competitive environment, Loews Service Guarantee program is a major statement about the brand's confidence in its staff and their delivery of exceptional meetings experiences. "What sets Loews Hotels apart from its competition is the attitude and commitment of our employees," continued Fisher. "While other hotel companies are giving rebates and percentages off for meetings, Loews Hotels is offering great value, luxury product and a commitment of Loews' highest standards of delivery from our entire team."

For more information on Loews Service Guarantee or to book, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com/meetings. Posted 24 Nov, 2008 by Concierge Elite NEW YORK (July 9, 2008) - In the 13th Annual Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Poll of the world's Top 100 Golf Courses, two Loews resort properties scored high marks for delivering a superlative golf experience. Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort ranked #27 and Loews Ventana Canyon Resort ranked #70 with the magazine's golfing readership. The rankings, compiled based on the preferences of nearly 3,000 well-traveled readers, appear in the magazine's June issue.

"It is a thrill to receive this recognition from the readers of Conde Nast Traveler," said Jonathan Tisch, Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels. "In everything we do, we seek to provide our guests with experiences that are both extraordinary and accessible. The favorable opinions of our guests, as reflected in this survey, demonstrate that we continue to meet and, in fact, exceed our guests' expectations."

In ranking the Top 100, the magazine tabulated the responses of 2,805 readers who were asked to evaluate 477 golf resorts that they had visited in the past three years. Properties were rated on six criteria - Design of Courses, Golf Staff & Service, Rooms, Resort Service, Food/Dining, and Activities/Facilities - using a five-point scale. According to the magazine, the resulting Top 100 featured "dazzling courses enhanced by sumptuous accommodations and superior service."

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards to delight guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local and vibrant travel experience. Loews boasts some of the industry's most innovative and successful travel programs, including Loews Loves Kids for families and Loews Loves Pets for discerning animals on the road. For reservations or more information on Loews Hotels, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or check [url]www.loewshotels.com[/url].

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[email]colligan@redpointpr.com[/email] Posted 30 May, 2008 by Concierge Elite AS AMERICAN AIRLINES TACKS ON ADDED FEES, LOEWS HOTELS HELPS TRAVELERS TACKLE THE HIDDEN COSTS OF AIR TRAVEL

-- New Baggage Buy Back Program Will Reimburse Guests for Airline Luggage Fee --

New York (May 22, 2008) " On the heels of American Airlines announcement today that it will begin charging a $15 fee for travelers first checked bag and the likelihood that other airlines will follow suit, Loews Hotels introduces a new Baggage Buy Back incentive that will reimburse guests for their $15 checked baggage fee. Arriving guests need only present any airline bag fee receipt at the front desk to receive the rebate, which will be issued in the form of a credit to their bill at check-out. The Baggage Buy Back rebate is available at Loews 18 properties in the U.S. and Canada, beginning June 15 through Labor Day, September 1, 2008. Loews Hotels will offer credit for up to two bags for a maximum of $30 per occupied room per stay.
In just the last few months, airlines have added myriad new fees to cover rising fuel prices, said Jonathan Tisch, Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels. At Loews Hotels, we want to demonstrate to our guests how much we appreciate their business and one way we can do this is by helping them rein in some of the hidden costs of travel that are becoming increasingly common.
Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards to delight guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local and vibrant travel experience. Loews boasts some of the industry's most innovative and successful travel programs, including Loews Loves Kids for families and Loews Loves Pets for discerning animals on the road. For reservations or more information on Loews Hotels, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or check www.loewshotels.com.
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egoldfischer@loewshotels.com colligan@redpointpr.com Posted 30 May, 2008 by Concierge Elite LOEWS HOTELS ELEVATES THE BANQUET EXPERIENCE WITH
THE INDUSTRYS FIRST WINES BY THE GLASS PROGRAM

-- Traditional choice of red or white gives way to broad range of premium, organic, and locally-sourced wines, at three price points --


March 17, 2008 (New York, NY) " Loews Hotels goes beyond the generic red or white at banquets with the introduction of a new wines-by-the-glass program that allows banquet and meetings guests to enjoy their choice of varietal. The first hotel to chain offer a wine-by-the-glass program in banquets, Loews Hotels now features a broad wine selection at three different price points.
The program enhances the traditional banquet experience by introducing a restaurant style of service and a wine list to match, said Ellen Burke Van Slyke, Corporate Creative Director of F&B, Loews Hotels.
Along with the traditional Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, the new banquet bar wine list offers a selection of Sparkling wines, a White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Merlot and Syrah.
In creating the wine list, Loews turned to winemaking families who have been producing wines for over 100 years to ensure the highest quality. The list also showcases vineyards that engage in sustainable farming. The process began with a list of 400 wines, based on reputation, availability and price point. It was then narrowed to 65. Loews conducted a blind tasting with a panel of 12 experts, including three food & beverage directors, two executive chefs, a certified sommelier, a Master French chef and five other decision-makers. The resulting winners, including several organic and locally sourced wines, were selected to best represent the sophisticated palates of the wide spectrum of our banquet guests, said Van Slyke.
Arranged at three different banquet tiers, with one price per glass of all six wines on each tier, the selection of 16 wines includes:
Select Tier
Kenwood Yulupa Brut
Caposaldo Pinot Grigio
Tunnel of Elms Chardonnary
Forestville Shiraz
Hayes Ranch Cabernet
Sutter Home White Zinfandel

Premium Tier
Chandon Brut Classic
Bancott Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
A by Acacia Chardonnary
Sandstone Merlot
14 Hands Cabernet
Sutter Home White Zinfandel

Luxury Tier
Taittinger Cuvee Prestige Blanc
Tangent Sauvignon Blanc
Paraiso Chardonnay
Brindlewood Syrah
Trinchero Family Cabernet
Sutter Home White Zinfandel


The move reflects an appreciation of our guests more sophisticated preferences, as well as our desire to continually meet and, indeed, exceed their expectations, she continued.
Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada as a subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE:LTR). Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards to delight guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local and vibrant travel experience. Loews boasts some of the industry's most innovative and successful travel programs, including Loews Loves Kids for families and Loews Loves Pets for discerning animals on the road. For more information on Loews Hotels, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or check www.loewshotels.com.

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