Sandra Attig Appointed General Manager of The Hassayampa Inn
(Prescott, Arizona, September 29, 2005) Sandra Attig was selected by Corporacion de La Fonda to become General Manager of The Hassayampa Inn in Prescott, Arizona. Jim Bradbury, President and GM of La Fonda states: "With all small hotels, you need a generalist, and Sandra is well versed in all facets of the hotel business. She has a lot of experience and know how in the main areas of the business. That's what I was looking for and that's what she brings to the table."
Attig brings more than 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry to this assignment having also overseen the conversion of three historic mansions into boutique hotels in Georgia and South Carolina. The range of Attig's past operational experience ranges from GM, F&B Director, Regional Director, Convention Center Manager, Director of Operations and Catering Director at such notable brands as Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton, to Holiday Inn,
Additionally, Attig's expertise in commercial/residential construction provides necessary insight in ongoing maintenance and renovation issues involved with a historic property are complemented with her commitment to work intimately with tourism and economic development in the City of Prescott. Attig's love of golf and former LPGA tournament tour hosting lends itself to one of the many forms of community engagement contributed by The Hassayampa Inn.
Sister property to the historic La Fonda in Santa Fe, New Mexico, The Hassayampa Inn is also a member of The National Trust Historic Hotels of America. Originally built in 1927, Hassayampa means "water under it" and the extant flowing water still running for the vitality of this community underground is mirrored in the flow of Art Deco architecture, artifacts, Lalique glass and other antiques on site. 67 rooms and an adjacent Marina Convention Center building render the Inn ideal for small, select groups from the Phoenix, Denver, California and Albuquerque, NM areas for Sunday-Thursday nights while the leisure market's response is reflected in consistent sold out dates throughout the fall.
Showcasing the area's educational resources such as Emory Riddle University, Yavapai College as well as Prescott museums: Sharlott Hall, Smoki Museum Indian Art and Culture, and the nationally-renowned Phippen Museum, The Hassayampa Inn is committed to providing an authentic, personalized guest experience in the original Territorial Capital of Arizona.
For further information, contact Sandra Attig at [email protected] or call 1-800-322-1927.
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