FOUND:RE Phoenix Announces Kristin Banos as New Director of Operations

Banos to Oversee Operations and Success at Highly Anticipated Downtown Phoenix Art and Lifestyle Hotel

. May 05, 2016

PHOENIX, AZ. May 5, 2016 - The highly anticipated art and lifestyle hotel, FOUND:RE Phoenix is proud to welcome Director of Operations, Kristin Banos to their esteemed executive team. Developed by Habitat Metro, the group behind Portland Place and adjacent Portland on the Park condominiums, and BOND Partners; Banos joins the FOUND:RE Phoenix team as an established leader in the hospitality industry, with more than a decade of luxury hotel experience.

“We are incredibly fortunate to have Kristin join the team at FOUND:RE Phoenix, as we're confident in her skills and passion for the hospitality industry,” states Vittal Calamur, general manager. “Kristin's impressive background paired with her proven results will be instrumental in the opening and continued success of the property.”

Banos was born in Phoenix, Arizona, but lived in Las Vegas for over 20 years; where she began her extensive career at renowned hotels and casinos, including The Palms Hotel and Caesar's Entertainment. Throughout her time at these properties, Kristin gained experience working in all aspects of the hospitality industry, including the front office, VIP services, housekeeping, public areas, valet and the bell desk of a 3,000 room property. In her new role, Banos will be responsible for all daily operations at the property, including building and maintaining relationships with employees and guests along with identifying and offering solutions for any issues that may arise.

Banos earned her Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management at the University Nevada Las Vegas, along with a minor in Human Resources. After more than twenty years in Las Vegas, Banos is happy to return to her original home of Phoenix, Arizona. Outside of her position at FOUND:RE PHOENIX, she enjoys exploring the trails in her new neighborhood and spending time with her husband and two children.

About FOUND:RE Phoenix:

Set to open in early summer 2016, the 105-room new lifestyle hotel will be a one-of-a-kind experience with details, designs, public spaces and amenities inspired by contemporary art, culture, fashion and music. The hotel will enhance the city's arts offerings with an impressive collection of contemporary art and creative guest programming woven into the entire guest experience for visitors and locals to enjoy. The modern hotel will contain a dynamic art component led by Cultural Curator Michael Oleskow, who will be sourcing contemporary art of various mediums by local artists at that will inspire creative guest experiences. The collection is intended to complement the decor and guest programming, including an on-site art gallery and exterior avant-garde art display. The FOUND:RE will also be partnering with prolific design partners to create an industrial, raw design and aesthetic throughout, with furnishings and touches such as concrete floors, exposed ceiling and floating beds. The hotel will also have an on-site restaurant, MATCH Cuisine & Cocktails, which will offer a creative menu of social plates focusing on eclectic, globally-inspired street food. Developed by Habitat Metro, the developers of the condominiums Portland Place and Portland on the Park in conjunction with BOND Partners, developers of a collection of unique, lifestyle hotels and resorts, The FOUND:RE will be another layer of creativity in Downtown Phoenix. THE FOUNDRE will add to the flourishing art community, embracing its urban location with nearby art galleries, the Phoenix Art Museum and creative pop-ups. It is designed to be an artful space for locals and travelers to find themselves, embrace curiosity and ignite discovery. FOUND:RE Phoenix is an affiliate of Worldhotels, a leading global group for independent upscale hotels with nearly 500 hotels in 250 destinations and 65 countries worldwide.

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