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La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, A RockResort, Appoints John Luckett as General Manager

Santa Fe, NM - October 16, 2006 – John Luckett, an 18-year veteran of the hospitality industry, has been appointed General Manager of La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, A RockResort. In his new position, Mr. Luckett will oversee all operations of the 157-room historic resort.

Most recently, Mr. Luckett spent six years as General Manager of the Keystone Lodge, A RockResort in Colorado. Under his leadership, the lodge saw a significant increase in occupancy, revenue and guest satisfaction scores. Also, the lodge was a recipient of numerous accolades including ‘The Highest Quality Scores’ award from Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 50 Ski Resort Hotels in North America.

“John Luckett has demonstrated outstanding managerial skills, inspiring strong loyalty within management and line employees,” said William Hall, Vice President-Lodging of RockResorts and Vail Resorts Lodging Company. “He is a true team leader and we are confident that his addition to La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa will further elevate the resort experience.”

Prior to joining RockResorts, Mr. Luckett was Executive Assistant Manager at Adam’s Mark St. Louis, Adam’s Mark Houston, and held operational positions with Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Lexington, and Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort. He also served on the Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association Board of Directors. Mr. Luckett graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management.

Set on six beautifully landscaped acres, the 157-room La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, A RockResort, is located in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, just blocks from the historic Plaza and art galleries. The pueblo-style village resort features a recently renovated Avanyu Spa, which offers indigenous treatments such as the Chocolate Chile Wrap, as well as an art program in which an original collection of artwork, photography and statues supplied by local galleries are on display throughout the property. At the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Fuego, innovative foods are infused with flavors reminiscent of classical traditions, and every dish is carefully presented with exceptionally attentive service.

For more information about La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, A RockResort, please visit www.rockresorts.com or call 866-331-ROCK (7625).

The RockResorts collection features casually elegant resorts in five U.S. states. The RockResorts portfolio includes: The Pines Lodge in Beaver Creek, CO; Keystone Lodge in Keystone, CO; The Lodge at Vail in Vail, CO; La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, NM; The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera, Edwards, CO; The Equinox Resort & Spa in Manchester Village, VT; Rosario Resort & Spa on Orcas Island, WA; and Snake River Lodge & Spa in Jackson Hole, WY. The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort in Vail Colorado, is also currently under development. RockResorts, based in Denver, CO, is a subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc., a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:MTN). Visit the new online pressroom, including downloadable image archive, at http://media.rockresorts.com.