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By The Sea Resorts' Panama City Beach properties now use Canary's mobile check-in, AI messaging in 100+ languages, and digital compendium to streamline guest operations.
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The St. Joe Company Opens Its Fifth Hotel in 2023
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") today announces the opening of the 75-room Camp Creek Inn, a beautifully designed boutique inn situated on the grounds of St. Joe's private membership club, Watersound® Club. The new inn is just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and the iconic Scenic Highway 30A corridor, and offers guests access to the Watersound Club collection of golf, beach, dining and recreation amenities.
The St. Joe Company and Key International Open Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe"), joint venture partner Key International, Inc. ("Key International") and Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announce the opening of the 255-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort. The resort is located in the popular Pier Park shopping and entertainment district with unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico available from each of its five floors.
RADCO Acquires Three Hotels in Panama City Beach, Florida
The RADCO Companies (RADCO), one of the nation’s leading opportunistic real estate developers, has acquired three new hotels in the Gulf of Mexico resort community of Panama City Beach, FL. The properties add 281 new Marriott and Hilton rooms to RADCO’s fast-growing Hospitality Division. Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The St. Joe Company and InterMountain Management Announce the Commencement of Construction of a Residence Inn by Marriott® Hotel
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) and InterMountain Management, LLC (“InterMountain”) announced the commencement of construction on a new hotel in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Hyatt Place Panama City Beach/Beachfront Opens in the Heart of Florida Panhandle
224-room Hyatt Place hotel opens steps from Panama City Beach, featuring onsite restaurant, Coconut Charlie's Beach Bar & Grill, offering coastal-American dishes and handcrafted cocktails.
Frank Hughes has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Coconut Charlie’s Beach Bar & Grill at Hyatt Place Panama City Beach/Beachfront
Frank Hughes is Director of Food & Beverage for the onsite Coconut Charlie's Beach Bar & Grill, the third location of OTO's proprietary coastal restaurant concept.
Diana Canas has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hyatt Place Panama City Beach/Beachfront
Diana C. Canas is Director of Sales of Hyatt Place Panama City Beach/Beachfront.
Tyler Davies has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Place Panama City Beach/Beachfront
Tyler Davies is General Manager of Hyatt Place Panama City Beach/Beachfront.
Andy Holloway has been appointed as General Manager at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Panama City Beach, Florida
Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Andy Holloway has been appointed the general manager of the Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Panama City Beach, Florida. Mr. Holloway brings over 16 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the property's co-owner of Beachyvacations Rental Management in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Alicia Barefield has been appointed as General Manager at Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
Commonwealth Hotels announced that Alicia Barefield has been appointed the general manager of the Hampton Inn Panama City Beach. Ms. Barefield brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to her new role as general manager having previously served as the general manager at the Hampton Inn Fort Morgan, Colorado.
OTO Development Acquires SpringHill Suites in Panama City Beach
OTO Development is building its presence along theFlorida Panhandle with the acquisition of SpringHill SuitesPanama City Beach Beachfront. The deal complements thecompany's construction of Hyatt Place Panama City BeachBeachfront, which is slated to open in Summer 2022.
Boardwalk Beach Hotel & Convention Center Partners With Hotel Internet Services for High-Speed Wi-Fi and Seamless Guest Connectivity
Hotel Internet Services(HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful implementation of a high-performance Wi-Fi network at Boardwalk Beach Hotel & Convention Center. Located in Panama City Beach, Florida, Boardwalk Beach Hotel strives to provide its guests with the ultimate beachside vacation getaway while also providing up to 20,000 feet of convention area space. Leveraging HIS’ enhanced Wi-Fi capabilities, the property can now ensure that those staying for either business or leisure can always look forward to a fast and reliable Wi-Fi connection regardless of their online needs.
HVS Market Pulse: Panama City Beach, Florida
Once an old-school beach destination peppered with mom & pop motels, softened zoning restrictions welcomed high-rise condominium towers in the early 2000s, transforming the area into a collegiate Spring Break haven. The mid-2010s hailed the entrance of a new marketing strategy and the area's first nationally branded hotels, in addition to legislation prohibiting alcohol consumption on the beaches, once more evolving the market identity to one of a family-friendly destination. It was also during these years that the market bore witness to the housing bubble burst and economic downturn of the Great Recession, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, and Hurricane Michael, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020; nevertheless, it persisted.
By Hannah McManus, Project Manager, Tampa, HVS
David Griffin has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort
Northwest Florida's most celebrated resort, Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort (formerly known as Sheraton Bay Point Resort), proudly introduces David Griffin as its new director of sales & marketing, selected to lead all sales and marketing efforts as the iconic destination unveils a complete restoration and new name following the October 2018 impact of Hurricane Michael. Griffin brings nearly 35 years of hospitality experience, touting an impressive career with time spent in both the operational/general manager and sales & marketing capacities.
The St. Joe Company announces the Commencement of Construction of a 255-Room Embassy Suites Hotel, Panama City Beach, Florida
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") and Key International, Inc. ("Key International") today announce the commencement of construction of a 255-room Embassy Suites hotel in the Pier Park area of Panama City Beach, Florida. The hotel is currently under construction adjacent to the Pier Park lifestyle center at Front Beach Road.
Springhill Suites By Marriott To Open Doors In Panama City Beach, Florida
Marriott International announced that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Panama City Beach, Florida is scheduled to open today. The 200-suite beachfront hotel, located at 12513 Front Beach Road, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by SSPCB LLC and managed by Innisfree Hotels, Inc. of Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Groundbreaking for TownePlace Suites Hotel in Panama City Beach
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") and InterMountain Management, LLC ("InterMountain") today announce the groundbreaking for a new TownePlace Suites hotel in Panama City Beach, Florida, will take place this week.
Theresia Kelly has been appointed as Spa Director at Sheraton Bay Point Resort
Northwest Florida's most celebrated resort nestled along the historic St. Andrews Bay, Sheraton Bay Point Resort proudly welcomes Theresia Kelly as spa director of the award-winning Serenity Spa. With nearly two decades of extensive experience in the spa and wellness industry, Kelly oversees all operational aspects.
Jean Capps has been appointed as General Manager at Sheraton Bay Point Resort
A quintessential Florida vacation destination for generations of memories, Sheraton Bay Point Resort – the only AAA Four Diamond Rated resort in Panama City Beach – and nationally recognized operator Crescent Hotels & Resorts announce the appointment of Jean Capps as the new general manager. From the early days of her hospitality career as a director of sales and marketing to the past decade of general manager experience and successes within impressive Florida resorts, Capps brings incredible expertise and vibrancy to the iconic Sheraton Bay Point Resort.After gaining valuable experience in sales, food and beverage, and operations, Capps served as general manager for more than eight years at Florida-based resorts – B Ocean (Ft. Lauderdale), Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel, Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek and Sheraton Suites Plantation. Notably, Capps led the transition from the former Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach to the new B Ocean Fort Lauderdale, touting great success in the elevation of guest experience while decreasing overall operational expenses. A vast industry and brand award recipient, Capps was most recently recognized by Performance Hospitality with the 2016 People’s Choice Award for Most Inspiring. An active tourism industry volunteer, Capps volunteered her professional time on boards including the Beach Improvement District, the Beach Council, the GFLCVB Marketing Advisory Committee and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.