PHOENIX, Ariz., November 16, 2007 – The Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort has been recognized as a AAA Four Diamond hotel, a distinction that less than three percent of the 60,000 annually rated properties and restaurants receive. Nestled into the rugged terrain of the Phoenix North Mountains, 20 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport, the Spanish-Mediterranean resort village is comprised of 585 two-room suites and offers world-class luxury, amenities and services. “This is a highly coveted and prestigious honor,” said Ron Simon, general manager, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. “Each of our 750 team members can take pride in the fact that their contributions and commitment to guest service excellence was the ultimate determining factor in receiving Four Diamond rating status. They are truly the ones who earned this award.” Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort features five themed restaurants including the AAA Four Diamond Different Pointe of View, along with Pointe In Tyme Grille & Tavern, La Cantina, The Works, and Cascades Café. Special features of the resort include: Lookout Mountain Golf Club, a par-71 championship golf course; Tocaloma Spa & Salon; The Falls Water Village, a three-acre oasis of swimming pools, waterfalls and flower gardens; and a 65,000-square-foot convention facility that includes 36 meeting rooms with complete business centre services.

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