Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Resort Celebrates Grand Opening
On Thursday, Sept. 25, Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach Resort celebrated its grand opening in the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama's No. 1 tourism destination. Guests enjoyed coastal cuisine, live entertainment, local art, stunning shoreline views, remarks and a sunset toast.
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The new eight-story property features 257 all-suite beach-facing guestrooms; the Tide & Table bar and restaurant; a rooftop amenity terrace and pool deck inclusive of The Cove Bar and Sound Wave outdoor entertainment venue; 13,620 square feet of enclosed meeting and pre-function space with a 7,800-square-foot ballroom, an attached three-story parking garage and 7,618 square feet of retail space, including a Starbucks.
The project was a joint venture among DD Partners, Peachtree Group and Woodbine Development Corporation. DD Partners and Woodbine's roles included development and asset management efforts, with Peachtree Group managing operations for the resort. PFVS served as the project's architect of record, and Robins & Morton served as the contractor.
(Pictured L to R):
- Bonnie Campagnuolo, Global Brand Head for Embassy Suites by Hilton
- Alissa Arbaugh, Director of Sales and Marketing, Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach Resort
- Vickie Callahan, President, Peachtree Group Hospitality Management
- Adam Bailey, general manager, Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach Resort
- Ron Day, cofounder of DD Partners
- Ron Durham, cofounder of DD Partners
- Mayor Robert Craft, City of Gulf Shores
- Greg Friedman, Managing Principal and CEO Peachtree Group
- King Scovell, Managing partner and Chief development Officer of Woodbine Development Corporation
- Will Woodworth, SVP, Investments, Peachtree Group
- Becki Cohen, Chief of Staff, Peachtree Group