Robert Vance Named Spa Director at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Scottsdale, AZ. (October 28, 2008) – Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain (Scottsdale, Ariz.) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Vance as spa director at the award-winning Sanctuary Spa. Vance will oversee all areas of operations pertaining to the spa, salon, tennis and recreation facilities. In 2008 the Sanctuary Spa was named the 2008 "Most Excellent Spa Hotel" by Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence and introduced a revitalized menu of spa services. "We are confident that Robert's extensive experience in the hospitality industry, particularly in spa management, will further propel Sanctuary's reputation as an acclaimed spa destination," said Mike Surguine, general manager of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. "His proven leadership will be an invaluable asset to our Spa's growth." Prior to joining Sanctuary, Vance spent five years with the Golden Door brand. Most recently, Vance served as the spa director of the Golden Door Spa at Naples Grande Beach Resort in Fla. during its 2007 opening. Earlier, Vance was spa operations manager at the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort in Carefree, Ariz. Vance graduated from Pepperdine University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. About Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain: One of the country's most lauded luxury resorts, Sanctuary is a striking boutique property on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Ariz. Under the direction of Westroc Hospitality, Sanctuary enjoys international acclaim for its contemporary design, and award-winning elements restaurant and Sanctuary Spa. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Sanctuary was recognized in 2006 as the "top resort" in the United States by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and was also included on the Travel + Leisure "T+ L 500" list. Sanctuary has been a Condé Nast Traveler "Gold List" and "Reader's Choice" winner since opening in 2001.