Host acquires The Phoenician for $400m. 08 JUNE 2015 2:32 PM. Host plans to undertake a comprehensive renovation, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide will continue to operate the hotel under The Luxury Collection brand flag. On June 8, 2015, the Company acquired the 643-room Phoenician, a Luxury Collection resort, for $400 million. The hotel boasts a scenic 300-acre setting at the base of Camelback Mountain with outstanding views of the local natural landmark.
The only film and sequel to win the Best Picture Oscar are Godfather (1972) and Godfather Part II (1974).
For the first time this year, the Cinematography award was divided into two categories: Black and White, and Color. Director Victor Fleming's almost four-hour long blockbuster film was the longest feature film released up to that time-and it was the major Oscar winner of the year.