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Salsa, Tequila, & Taco Challenge Returns for 10th Annual Event

July 3, 2023 – The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is bringing the Salsa, Tequila, & Taco Challenge back for the first time since 2019. This 10th annual competition, in partnership with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, features over 30 participants from some of Tucson’s finest chefs, mixologists, and culinary businesses at the Hilton El Conquistador on August 26, 2023. They will contend for the title of best salsa, tequila, and taco in Southern Arizona as attendees and local celebrity judges cast their votes for their favorites.

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El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort Partners With New Audiovisual and Creative Services Team

Tucson, Ariz. (April 3, 2023) – The iconic and award-winning El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort & Event Venue in Tucson, Ariz. has just announced joining forces with the local technology firm AVmedia.  AVmedia has a long and sterling reputation for expertise in events and content creation that delivers unforgettable and immersive experiences. The augmented portfolio of services brought by AVmedia will certainly complement the stellar portfolio of services already established at El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort.

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EL CONQUISTADOR TUCSON UNVEILS HOLIDAY SEASON ACTIVITIES BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 1 ST

TUCSON, ARIZONA (December 01, 2022) – El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort announced today the resort’s schedule of December activities to celebrate the winter holiday season. The resort continues its longstanding tradition of holiday festivities with some mainstay favorites, as well as introducing new activities that guests and non-guests are invited to experience

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SpaWell, New Spa and Wellness Facility

Tucson, AZ - October 27, 2020 – El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort in Oro Valley is pleased to unveil the completion of the resort’s multi-million-dollar spa facility, SpaWell, life well lived. The newly constructed spa facility is the first among its kind featuring a salt therapy room, pool deck with mountain views and wet steam room in Oro Valley, Arizona.

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El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort Launches New Merchandising Platform – Gilt Trips

The iconic and award-winning El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort in Tucson, Ariz. has just launched an all-new merchandising platform named Gilt Trips to organize, highlight and promote its diverse portfolio of activities, amenities and offerings available at their resort.

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El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort Named One of 52 Best Hilton Hotels In The World By The Prestigious Forbes Travel Guide

The iconic El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort in Tucson, Ariz., has been honored by Forbes with the distinction of being named one of 52 best hotels within Hilton’s global portfolio of 17 brands and more than 5,700 properties.

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El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort Featured By Smart Meetings

The September issue of Smart Meetings, featuring Tucson as a destination, has arrived – and El Conquistador appears throughout the magazine!

Check out the inside front cover for our double-page ad, complete with an embedded video; Go to page 101 for an article and interview with our own Robin Wilczynski, Director of Events, on how El Conquistador incorporates the outdoors into each event – and features a testimonial from Johnson Mathey sales manager Michael Nave (from the NAUG conference). “The resort and location never get old!” he said.; On page 108, you’ll find a two-page advertorial spread with facts and photos about our beautiful resort!

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Planners Are Finding the Grand Canyon State Ideal for Meetings Featured By Corporate & Incentive Travel

While best known for the picturesque Grand Canyon, Arizona has plenty of amazing sites to see, including Saguaro National Park and Sedona and Antelope Canyon, and that's a big draw for attendance at meetings and conventions in Arizona.

El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort Featured By Meetings Today

El Conquistador has been named Best of Meetings Today for 2019, as selected by its meeting planner readers as a TOP CHOICE for outstanding meetings! We are the only resort named in Tucson!

Take a peek at our two-page spread featuring our photos and overview as well as our newest ad. we were named among the Best Of Meetings Today 2019, chosen from a readers’ poll for the most outstanding meeting options in the country – selected based on: quality of meeting space; guest rooms; guest services and amenities; food and beverage service; efficiency and helpfulness of staff; availability of technical equipment; recreational facilities and activities; and overall value and experience.

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Otton A. Suarez Is New General Manager of El Conquistador Resort

Otton A. Suarez has been promoted to the General Manager of El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort in Oro Valley, a 428-room AAA Four- Diamond resort property managed by Prism Hotels & Resorts.

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