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Tuscon's Park Place is a
"Santastic" Experience
 Tucson,
Arizona . Park Place unveils a new one-of-a-kind
holiday experience that will make adults reminisce
of their childhood and children burst with
excitement. This innovative experience,
Santastic™, takes visitors on a magical
journey through interactive components guaranteed
to awaken every sense. The Santastic experience
debuts at Park Place on Thursday, November 15th at
11am and continues through December 24th. Upon
entering the world of Santastic, families are
enticed by captivating features such as:
• Santa's
mailbox, where once opened, a blast of
peppermint-scented snow helps zip letters directly
to the North Pole.
• Energized
Santa's helpers who escort families through a
winding, scent-filled road of the
exhibit.
• A very
accurate Naughty or Nice meter &endash; just pull
the lever and await your fate.
• The big man
himself, Santa Claus, who diligently listens to
everyone's holiday wishes &endash; and delights
crowds with a few magical surprises up his
sleeve.
Throughout the
Santastic journey, shoppers listen to original
holiday music, experience brilliant snow and light
shows and are cheered on by Santa's helpers every
magical step of the way. In addition, each family
receives a photo card at the start of their
experience that captures every spontaneous smile,
giggle and reaction.
"Santastic is a
celebration of Santa Claus and the magic he invokes
in the hearts, minds and dreams of children and
their families," said Doug Johnson, director of
strategic partnerships and member of the experience
team at General Growth Properties, Inc. "Our hope
is that families embrace the invitation to prepare,
participate and experience Santastic, as we
customize each step and present a place that both
they and Santa Claus deserve."
Santa Believes in Me
Consumers
also can experience a part of Santastic by visiting
www.santabelievesinme.com. The Web site includes an
overview of Santastic, photos and video of the
experience, mall locations and hours of operation.
In addition, families are encouraged to visit the
site to complete and print the "Letters to Santa"
form to place directly in Santa's mailbox located
at the Santastic exhibit.
Park Place is
recognized as one of America's Premier Shopping
Places, the nation's larget collection of
tourism-oriented shopping and dining destinations
located throughout the U.S.A. For a complete
listing of America's Premier Shopping Places and
special offers for travelers, please visit
www.AmericasShoppingPlaces.com .
Park Place is owned
and/or managed by General Growth Properties, Inc.,
the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded real
estate investment trust (REIT) based upon market
capitalization. General Growth has ownership
interests in or management responsibility for a
portfolio of approximately 200 regional shopping
malls in 45 states, as well as ownership and
management interest in shopping centers in Brazil
and Turkey and ownership interests in
master-planned community developments and
commercial office centers in the U.S. The Company's
portfolio totals approximately 200 million square
feet and includes more than 24,000 retail stores.
General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For
more information, please visit http://www.ggp.com
Media
Contact
Kathy Anderson
602/678-1007
aztm@aol.com
or Tami Ivy
tami.ivy@ggp.com
WHAT'S NEW
IN ARIZONA? HOTELS, ENHANCED RESORTS AND UNIQUE
PACKAGES
There
has never been a better time to escape to Arizona
for a relaxing Southwest vacation. New and upgraded
accommodations, combined with unique programs and
packages, confirm what many Canadians have known
for years &endash; Arizona is the place to be
pampered! Below are some of the latest developments
in the Greater Phoenix area:
Scottsdale
is Home to the First JAMES Hotel
The
JAMES Hote, Scottsdale, formerly the Old Town Hotel
& Conference Center had a soft opening January
20 and the official opening is slated for sometime
in February. New owner, New York restaurateur
Stephen Hanson, is turning the property back into a
trendy destination for hip young travelers seeking
luxury, style and an active nightlife. The 200-room
urban resort will fuse modern American comfort and
style with state-of-the-art technology. Amenities
will include wireless Internet, curbside check-in,
plasma screen TVs in each room, meeting and event
space, two pools and a spa. The resort's signature
restaurant, Fiamma, will feature Italian cuisine
and an 1,827 square foot patio facing the
Scottsdale Mall. And, to stay attractive to the
budget-minded traveller, the hotel plans to keep
peak-season rates under $300.
Tempe
Mission Palms Undergoes a US$3 Million
Renovation
The
Tempe Mission Palms, located in the heart of
Downtown Tempe, recently completed a $3 million
renovation of their lobby, all 303 guest rooms and
the guest corridors. The rooms were redone from the
walls to the floor, including all soft and hard
goods. High-speed Internet access and ergonomic
desk chairs were added to all rooms, along with
improved bath amenities and new bedding and duvet
covers. The rooms were designed to have a more
residential feel and to cater to the needs of
business travelers. The colors used represent the
brilliant hues of the desert, in a non-traditional
way.
The
Phoenician Caters to Growing Male Spa-Going
Segment
From
the stressed-out executive to the amateur athlete,
more and more men are experiencing the relaxing and
rejuvenating effects of the Spa. To better fulfill
the need of this growing market segment, the Centre
for Well-Being at The Phoenician has introduced a
new line of treatments geared specifically towards
men. The typical male spa-goer books a Swedish,
therapeutic, holistic or lymphatic massage, and the
award-winning spa has now added Acussage, Table
Thai, Sports Massages, Sport Yoga, Facials, and
Men's Wellness to the list of "men only"
treatments. For more information and spa
appointments, call the Centre for Well-Being at
480-423-2452 or visit http://www.thephoenician.com
Pampered
Pets Get the Royal Treatment at The Fairmont
Scottsdale Princess
The
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess expanded its premier
luxury services to a new client base &endash; dogs!
'Paws On Board,' the resort's new package for man's
furry four-legged friends, gives pets the royal
treatment. Upon check-in, pets receive a welcoming
dog tag and biscuit treat and stay in a specially
designated pet room that comes complete with a
"purr-fect" gift set featuring warm doggy blankets,
water and food bowls, pet toys and treats. Pets
also receive a turn-down treat before bedtime.
Owners are given an information guide on nearby
walking paths, parks and grassy areas suitable for
their pets, and are provided with "Scoopies"
pick-up bags to ensure proper doggie etiquette. Dog
sitting, walking and grooming services are also
available. For more information or to make
reservations, call (800) 344-4758 or (480)
585-4848. .
To
obtain more information or brochures on the
excitement Arizona has to offer year-round, travel
trade and media may contact the Arizona Office of
Tourism (Canada) at 55 Town Centre Court, Suite
642, Toronto, Ontario M1P 4X4, tel: (416) 861-1240;
fax (416) 861-1108, or email:
<mailto:azinfo@travelmarketingexperts.com>azinfo@travelmarketingexperts.com.
Additional media information can be found at
pressroom.arizonaguide.com. Consumers may call
toll-free at 1-866-275-5843 or visit
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