Sierra Suites

New Sales Manager announced at Sierra Suites

2011-07-20T12:01:00.000-07:00

Sierra Suites is excited to introduce our new Sales Manager: Kayla Burke. Kalya is new to Sierra Vista but excited to learn about our lovely city and to begin working with the great team at Sierra Suites. Here's a note from Kayla:
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My name is Kayla Burke, the new Sales Manager for Sierra Suites in Sierra Vista, AZ. I just moved here about a month ago with my fiance, who is in the military and is stationed at Fort Huachuca. I'm originally from Wyckoff, New Jersey, but don't expect any bump-its or spray tans from me! The only time "Jersey" comes out is with telemarketers. ;)

My finace and I recently moved from Fort Drum, New York which is about the same distance from the Canadian border that Sierra Vista is from Mexico. We joke that we've gone from one extreme of overnight 4 ft blizzards, to burning desert sun. Its certainly a big change for me, and that higher elevation is no joke! The first time I unloaded groceries from the truck I had to lie down! But in all, Sierra Vista is a beautiful area and I'm very excited to get to know it better. The wineries, Kartchner Caverns, and Tucson within comfortable driving distance allow for a lot to do. Just this past weekend we drove up to Phoenix and went tubing down the Salt River, which if you haven't done yet I HIGHLY recommend.

This is my first job in the hospitality field. Much of my professional experience has been in publishing, if you can believe that. After graduating Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY in 2009 (any other Red Foxes out there?) with a BA in English Writing and a minor in Spanish, I landed my first job in the Fort Drum/Watertown with the Watertown Daily Times. I worked my way up through the ranks to become their Advertising Coordinator. I also spent a lot of free time during my fiance's last deployment teaching dance classes at night. I teach and practice just about every style imaginable: ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and tap.

I love to read, write, and travel. I spent a semester in London while in college and was fortunate enough to see eight different countries on the continent. A tip for fellow backpackers, though? Avoid RyanAir or the other budget airlines. After a very long and cold night spent in a very dark and creepy Italian airport terminal with about 20 Brits that had been grounded from jet engine failure, I'll think twice before flying with them again.

I'm very excited about the opportunity to work with Sierra Suites! My new coworkers have been extremely friendly and welcoming, and although I'm just getting my feet wet, I'm sure this job will be one of the most fun I've ever had.

If you have any sales opportunities or are interested in partnering with Sierra Suites in any endeavor, I'd love to chat! Feel free to email me at Kayla Burke ! And if anyone knows where I can peek at a havalina, let me know! I have to see these things to believe it. ;)

Kayla Burke

Sierra Suites

391 E. Fry Blvd

Sierra Vista, AZ

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Sierra Vista Birdwatching Package

2011-04-14T14:34:00.000-07:00

Sierra Vista is known as “The Hummingbird Capitol of America,” and for good reason. During Sierra Vista’s Birdwatching season, which starts in April, spring migration brings thousands and thousands of various species of birds, including hummingbirds, tragons, warblers and flycatchers. It’s truly a site to be experienced. We, at Sierra Suites, would like to extend this personal invitation to join us this year, whether you’re a birder or not, for birdwatching in Sierra Vista. Our Sierra Vista Birdwatching Package is only $109 and includes: · Guestroom w/ free hot breakfast daily and wifi · Snack bag ‘to go’ w/ granola bars, fruit and bottled water · Sunscreen (a must in the Southern Arizona sun!) · Complimentary bag of birdseed · Sierra Vista Birding checklist (all the birds you'll be able to see with info about each) · Maps and Information about all of the best local birdwatching locations Want more information about birdwatching locations? Visit us online: Sierra Vista birdwatching

Fly on down to Sierra Suites... minutes from Kartchner Caverns, Bisbee and Tombstone... but the highlight of the spring and summer season... is the birds!

Local Sierra Vista resident is promoted to General Manager at Sierra Suites Hotel

2010-11-09T10:32:00.000-08:00

Sierra Suites hit the "boss lottery" with local resident's promotion to the general manager position.

Long-time employee, Glen Cobb, was promoted to the GM position earlier this Fall at the Sierra Suites Hotel located just outside of Fort Huachuca.

Cobb has lived in the Sierra Vista community for over 30 years with her husband, Woddy, and their four grown children. She has worked at Sierra Suites as a guest services representative, part-time night auditor and weekend Manager on Duty for seven years while working full-time with the Cochise County Superior Court for many years. Woody and Glen are members of the Arizona Bounty Hunters, an Arizona historical re-enactment group who perform in Tombstone and around the state.

Glen's promotion to the management position has been widely supported throughout Sierra Suites' employees.

Jackie Jameson, a guest services represtentative at the hotel, said, "I think I can safely say here that I speak on behalf of all of the staff here at Sierra Suites in saying that Glen leads by example, and I and the others consider outselves lucky to work for her and with her to support her in any way we can. We all feel like we just won 'the boss lottery'!"

Not only are the employees supportive of the newly appointed general manager, the staff at Granite Hospitality are thrilled as well.

Granite Hospitality is a Scottsdale, Arizona based hotel management and investment company with five hotels in three states in its portfolio. Sierra Suites was purchased in 1998 by Sierra Suites Investment Group LLC and managed by Shawn Doyle, formerly with the Hotel Group and now owner and President of Granite Hospitality.

"We are excited that Glen has stepped into the position of General Manager after the long tenure of the former GM, Gaylene Wendle," said Shawn Doyle. "Promoting her from within is a winning formula as her experiences and history at the hotel along with her enthusiasm for taking on this new role will greatly impact our guests' stay and Glen's connection to the community is a plus."

Glen replaced Gaylene Wendle who managed Sierra Suites for 23 years before relocating back to her hometown in Wisconsin.

This southwestern hotel is offering a welcome package to celebrate Glen's new position as general manager. The GM's Welcome Package at Sierra Suites offers a $25 gift card for La Casita Restaurant when a reservation is made before the New Year. In addition, Sierra Suties is proud to serve those who serve our country. As such, based on their close relationship with Ft. Huachuca, they are offering an affordable package for friends and family members visiting service members at the base. This Fort Huachuca Friends and Family Package includes a $25 gas card, $40 La Casita Gift Card and $10 credit for in-room movies.

Sierra Suites has been open since 1985. Renovations of the guest rooms were completed in 2003, and the lobby, breakfast room, fitness room and meeting rooms were renovated this year.

The hotel's newly renovated property will be undergoing much more than physical improvements. Sierra Suites will be continuing improvements in customer service (currently rated #1 on popular hotel review site Trip Advisor), operations, and community participation.

"I am very privileged to have been given this opportunity," said Glen Cobb. "We have a great team at Sierra Suites and I look forward to continuing in the successful track that has been forged for me by Gaylene. After many years in the Cochise County Superior Court, it is a refreshing change to have clients who want to stay with us! Our number one goal is simple: to do all we can to make Sierra Suites your home away from home."

(written by Megan Doyle)

Sierra Suites
391 E. Fry Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ
http://www.sierravistasuites.com/

Friends and Family of Fort Huachuca

2010-10-07T12:56:00.000-07:00

Sierra Suites has long considered the Ft. Huachuca Military base and its military personnel close friends of the hotel, located just down the street from the fort's gates.

The management and staff of the hotel understand how difficult it is for our military men and women to be away from their friends and family during their stay at the base and would like to help.

Starting in October, Sierra Suites has created the 'Fort Huachuca Friends and Family Package.' -- an affordable way for military family and friends to be together. This one-of-a-kind package includes:

A spacious comfortable guestroom at Sierra Suites (either a King or Two Queen Beds)

Breakfast Buffet daily, including both hot and cold items

$25 Gas Card (to help with transportation expenses)

$40 Gift Card to La Casita Restaurant -- enjoy lunch or dinner or both on us!

$10 in-room movie credit

Welcome gift including popcorn and movie snacks as well as information on things to do in Sierra Vista.

Kids 17 and under stay free

Upgrade into a suite for just an additional $10 (based on availability)

This incredible family package is only $109 per night (2 night minimum required)

We truly look forward to hosting the friends and family of our own Fort Huachuca men and women soon.

Sierra Suites
391 E. Fry Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ
520-459-4221

Sierra Suites - New General Manager

2010-10-07T12:15:00.000-07:00

Sierra Suites Hotel located in Sierra Vista, Arizona has been breathlessly awaiting the appointment of their new General Manager. Granite Hospitality (owners and managers of Sierra Suites) has spent months interviewing candidates and making a multitude of upgrades at the hotel including the expansion of the fitness center, renovated breakfast area now including a variety of both hot and cold items as well as new furnishings in the lobby and new carpeting in the meeting rooms. Though the Sierra Vista hotel has had many changes to upgrade the facilities, a long standing employee of the hotel who epitomizes the history of service excellence Sierra Suites has been known for, was finally selected to be the new General Manager: Mrs. Glen Cobb.

Glen has worked for 7 years for the hotel located in Sierra Vista just down the street from Ft. Huachuca military base, in a variety of positions including guest services, night audit and Manager on Duty. She's lived in Sierra Vista since 1976 and has become actively involved in the community. She and her husband of 33 years owned a local auto repair shop in Sierra Vista for over twenty years. They are proud parents of 4 children and grandparents of (almost) 7 grandchildren. They both enjoy all that Southern Arizona has to offer and have visited almost all of the landmarks in the area including: The Ft Huachuca Museums, Karchner Caverns, Tombstone, Bisbee and the Chiricahua Mountains (to name a few).

Glen has developed a passion for the historical significance of South-Eastern Arizona that she calls the 'Center of the True West.' She and her husband are heavily involved in keeping the true history of the Southwest alive by participating in live re-enactments of key moments in Tombstone hsitory, dressing in full wardrobe from that era.

She loves to share her knowledge and passion about her community - so be sure to ask on your next visit to Sierra Suites.

Glen is very excited to take on this new position and considers it a new adventure in her life in Sierra Vista. In order to celebrate this new chapter, she's created a very special 'GM Welcome Package' that will be available through October 31.

This package is only $99 and includes a $25 gift certificate to La Casita Mexican Restaurant located next door to Sierra Suites.

Book your reservation in Sierra Vista by the end of October (for any future date) using this online link.

"I look forward to the opportunity to serve guests and my community in a new position. Welcome to Sierra Vista and Sierra Suites!" says Glen Cobb.

New GM Welcome Package, valid through October 31.

Sierra Suites Hotel, Sierra Vista AZ
October 7, 2010

Mind Body and Spirit Expo of Southern Arizona at Sierra Suites

2010-02-04T12:09:00.000-08:00

The 2010 Mind Body and Spirit Expo of Southern Arizona will be held at Sierra Suites (Sierra Vista, AZ) Saturday Feb. 27th. 10am - 7pm.

The Blue Eyed Witch and Psychic Mushauld Smith are sponsoring this year's enlightening event. There is no charge to attend the expo, however donations will be accepted. A variety of lectures from psychic experts, as well as a wonderful array of tarot, palm and even medicine card readers and healers will be available. A great way to meet others interested in learning about and improving their 'Mind, Body and Spirit'.

Mind, Body and Spirit of Southern Arizona Lecture Schedule:

11am:
Dis-ease: presented by SR Rassas Counseling
Holistic suggestions on how to improve the enjoyment of life, while exploring the impact of food choices, skin/hair products and environmental toxins on one's physical being.

1pm:
Reveal Your Destinty with Tarot: presented by Mushauld
An introduction into the mystery that is tarot. Learn how tarot cards can be read to reveal one's destiny.

2pm:
Constructing and Using Crystal Grids: presented by Linda Myers
Learn how to cleansing, programming and setting up crystals and activating a 'grid' in the sacred gemetric pattern that radiates an energy field to help with healing, meditation and energy flow. (www.allabouthealing.net)

3pm:
Microscopy and Live Blood Cell Analysis: presented by Kathy Schurdevin
Learn about live blood cell analysis using dark field microscopy to identify common conditions that impact one's health and natural solutions to remedy these conditions.

4pm:
Numerology and You: presnted by Dottie Witacre-Heindl
Learn your life path and personal year numbers and how they can help you uncover strengths and weaknesses. (www.spiritmessenger.org)

Mind Body and Spirit 2010 Exhibitors

Excellent psychic readers will be available for readings:

Regina Herbst - Intuitive Tarot: auyag@q.com

Dottie Whitacre-Heindl - Tarot Readings: www.spiritsmessenger.org

Susan Rassas - Medicine Cards: www.srrassas.com

Sue Baily - Palmistry, Tarot Cards, Astrology, Numerology

A variety of healers will also be available:

Quantum Leap to Health - www.quantumleaptohealth.net

All about Healing - www.allabouthealing.net

Spirit of the Seven Suns - Integrative Chakra Balancing

Next Generation Healing Center - www.nextgenerationhealing.com

Living Bliss LIfe Coaching - www.bliss101.net/blog

Mobile Footcare - Foot Reflexology

Acupuncture PLLC - www.abtacupuncture.com

A variety of other psychic vendors and books will be available.

Mind Body Spirit Expo of Southern Arizona

Join us for the expo at the Sierra Suites, Sierra Vista, AZ

391 E. Fry Blvd

Sierra Vista, AZ

www.sierravistasuites.com

Sierra Suites First Blog

2009-03-05T21:21:00.000-08:00

Hello fellow bloggers! Sierra Suites in Sierra Vista is excited to join the blogging community! We are known for our great service and have a perfect location for those visiting the Ft. Huachuca base, just down the street from us. we have a beautiful outdoor heated pool, offer a free breakfast with all rates that you can enjoy in our patio room overlooking the pool area, and yes, we have free wireless internet access. Our rooms have all been upgraded in teh past year, as has our website: http://www.sierravistasuites.com - talk to you all again soon!