Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona Names Two Executives
Derek H. McCann as General Manager and Ryan Bunker as Director of Sales & Marketing
TUCSON, AZ - April 2, 2014 - Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona, has announced the appointments of Derek H. McCann as General Manager and Ryan Bunker as Director of Sales & Marketing. Located in the foothills of Tucson's Catalina Mountains, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is one of 19 Loews addresses across North America, and offers convenience to a major city center for business and leisure travelers alike.
Derek H. McCann , General Manager
General Manager Derek H. McCann is responsible for all operations of Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. A seasoned professional with nearly two decades of management experience at hotels and resorts across the US, McCann will oversee all operations from food & beverage to sales and marketing.
Prior to his arrival in Tucson, McCann was Hotel Manager of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, located in Nashville, Tennessee. That was the last of three positions he held over 10 years at two Gaylord resorts, another including Director of Rooms at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. During his time in Nashville, McCann was actively involved on the boards of University of Tennessee's School of Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management, as well as with Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee.
McCann got his start in hotels and hospitality in 1997 as an Assistant Front Office Manager of the Sheraton Gateway at Los Angeles International Airport. Born and raised in Scotland, McCann earned a degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University in 1996.
Ryan Bunker , Director of Sales & Marketing
With over a decade of sales experience and a passion for promoting the Tucson region, Bunker now directs all sales and marketing efforts for Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Formerly, Bunker served as Director of Sales & Marketing at Tucson Marriott University Park where he was responsible for the hotel's year-over-year growth in all key metrics.
Previously, Bunker was Senior Sales Manager at Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson for nearly five years. He held the same position for the last three years of a seven-year run at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Resort and Spa.
A native of La Crescenta CA, Bunker received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California, in 1998.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
An iconic Resort in Tucson having achieved AAA Four Diamond status consecutively for the past 26 years, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is a warm weather, nature lover's paradise that offers a little something for everyone. From its beautiful Window Walk Nature Trail, close access for hiking Ventana and Sabino Canyons, 36 holes of Tom Fazio-designed PGA golf courses, and its award-winning Lakeside Spa, guests can experience relaxation and adventure all in one place. Upscale, regional cuisine with a spectacular view overlooking the Sonoran Desert is offered at Flying V Bar & Grill, where guests can experience the popular Beer Garden BBQ Dinners, Tequila Dinners and Blues, Brews & BBQ Brunches. Summer guests can experience the wild side of summer with live demos and animal exhibits from the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum, poolside events, treats, and more.
Loews Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Resorts owns and/or operates 19 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada including the newly acquired Loews Madison Hotel located in the heart of Washington at the epicenter of legendary D.C. landmarks and the Loews Boston Hotel, one of Boston's preeminent historic buildings, situated on the corner of Berkeley and Stuart Streets. Located in major city centers and resort destinations in North America from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards to delight guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local and vibrant travel experience. For reservations or more information about Loews Hotels & Resorts, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit: www.loewshotels.com.
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