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).
Posted December 16 2008 â 3:30 PM EST. Since Rain Man took home the 1988 Oscar for Best Picture (as well as Best Director, Actor and Original Screenplay), there has never been another winner quite like it.