The Wigwam

PHOENIX - January 7, 2015 - The Wigwam, an iconic AAA Four-Diamond Arizona resort designated as a “Historic Hotel of America,” is proud to announce the addition of two new hires to its sales and marketing team. Bob Nee joins the team as vice president of resort sales and marketing and Maureen Holden will serve as director of marketing. Nee and Holden both bring many successful years of experience in hospitality and are leading the charge at the Arizona landmark, which recently celebrated its 85th anniversary.

At The Wigwam, Nee is responsible for total revenue and yield strategies, implementation and results including group, transient, catering and overseeing all internal and external communications. Nee is also responsible for maximizing revenue and profitability for the resort, and working with the external marketing teams on advertising and public relations efforts. Throughout his career, Nee has led sales teams at notable luxury properties including Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, Marriott’s Seaview Resort and Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites. His experience includes overall responsibility for group, leisure, catering, conference services and revenue management teams. Prior to joining The Wigwam, Nee was responsible for driving the top line revenue initiatives for 12 hotels within the TPG Hospitality portfolio located throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Regions.

As director of marketing, Holden will be responsible for creating and implementing annual marketing plans as well as overseeing all advertising, direct mail, social media, eCommerce, branding, public relations and web-based initiatives for the resort. Holden has led marketing teams in both operations and corporate levels for some of the most profitable and innovative casino resorts in the industry. Prior to joining The Wigwam, Holden served as the director of marketing at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

About The Wigwam

Designated as a "Historic Hotel of America,” The Wigwam is an iconic Arizona landmark and AAA Four-Diamond property. In operation for 85 years, the property is rich in history. The Wigwam recently completed a $16 million, multi-phase renovation – including new interior décor, a new pool complex with both adult and family areas, new restaurants and bars featuring al fresco dining and entertaining areas, and a variety of new social areas and event lawns.

Situated on an estate-like setting, The Wigwam spans over 440 acres and features 331 casita-style guest rooms, including 72 suites, crafted from distinctive adobe architecture. The Wigwam also offers 54 holes of championship golf, a 26,000-square-foot Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, four pools, and seven restaurants and bars. The Wigwam invites guests to create new traditions and lasting memories by participating in a variety of activities from morning nature walks to cooking classes, seasonal farmer's markets, wine tasting events and more.

A winner of the TripAdvisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence, The Wigwam is located in the affluent community of Litchfield Park, Ariz. – just 15 miles west of downtown Phoenix. Litchfield Park was named the best city in Arizona in which to live by online real estate brokerage, Movoto.

For more information, visit www.wigwamarizona.com or call (623) 935-3811 or (800) 327-0396. You can also like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check us out on Instagram.

About Pyramid Hotel Group

Pyramid Hotel Group manages and asset manages a diverse portfolio of resorts in one-of-kind destinations across the United States and Caribbean. These locations range from Hawaii to Arizona to Florida and to the Cayman Islands. Pyramid Resort Group delivers creative, engaging experiences for the leisure and group guest inclusive of golf, spa, fitness, dining, meetings, recreation, water sports, and cultural immersion. www.pyramidhotelgroup.com.**