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Carolyn Horton has been appointed as Director of Sales at Omni Amelia Island Resort

Carolyn Horton brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the team at Omni Amelia Island resort, having held numerous leadership roles in high end hotels and resorts with a focus on catering, conventions, and group sales. Carolyn is a CMP-Certified Meeting Professional, which is the highest Industry designation for Meeting Professionals in the world. Carolyn has won the Hilton Brand "Circle of Excellence Award" and the Westin Brand "Sales Incentive Award," multiple times. Both awards are in recognition of sales excellence and revenue generation.

Omni
Omni Amelia Island Resort, Florida, United States
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Karen Donatelli has been appointed as Director, National Accounts at Omni Amelia Island Resort

Karen Donatelli has been in the hotel industry for over 20 years, with the last six being at Omni Hotels & Resorts. Upon graduating Georgia Southern University with a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management she began her career at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. Karen worked her way from a manager in training in the group reservations department to convention services and then as a catering sales manager handling the wedding market. Karen started with the Omni brand in 2017 as the first hire at the Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta and proceeded to open the property in 2018. Karen then went on to win sales team of the year in 2019 and was promoted to National Sales Manager in 2021. Continuing her journey with Omni Hotels & Resorts, Karen transferred to Omni Louisville Hotel as National Sales Manager in 2022.

Omni
Amelia Island, Florida, United States
Development Reopening

Iconic Florida Luxury Resort Reopens To Debut Stunning Transformation

The latest chapter of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples' storied history has arrived, as the luxury Florida resort is now open and welcoming its Ladies and Gentlemen, loyal guests, and the Naples community home once again. The legendary beachfront resort has unveiled a dramatic transformation including the addition of the new Vanderbilt Tower, which features an expansive new Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and more than seventy club-level guestrooms, along with a new resort lobby, and three new dining experiences. The transformed resort also presents new outdoor spaces including new pools, bungalows, and cabanas along with extensive redesigns to all 474 guest rooms and suites.

Ritz-Carlton
Naples, Florida, United States
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Osa Mallo has been appointed as Spa Director at Hotel Effie

Hotel Effie, the boutique luxury hotel managed by Highgate at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, has announced the appointment of Osa Mallo as its new Spa Director. Mallo will oversee Spa Lilliana, the hotel's serene wellness utopia featuring 10 spacious and well-appointed treatment rooms, the only coed relaxation lounge in the region, private men's and women's locker rooms and relaxation areas, a hair and nail salon, and a retail boutique.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
Miramar Beach, Florida, United States
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Tracy Solly has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Trump National Doral Miami

Tracy Solly has been appointed as the new Director of Sales and Marketing at Trump National Doral Miami. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Tracy is a seasoned professional known for her vision-driven approach and successful track record. Prior to her appointment, Tracy worked as a consultant for independent luxury hospitality brands through her company, The Luxury Compass. She also served as the Vice President of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. Her long-tenured career has included senior director-level positions spanning two continents: in the U.S. with Performance Hospitality and Aimbridge Hospitality and in the U.K. with Cameron House, Macdonald Hotels and Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.

Trump
Miami, Florida, United States
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The St. Joe Company Announces Opening of a 124-Room Hotel Indigo in Downtown Panama City

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe"), and IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announce the opening of the 124-room Hotel Indigo Downtown Panama City Marina. The five-story hotel is located in the historic waterfront district of downtown Panama City, Florida. The hotel offers sweeping views of St. Andrews Bay and a walkable location convenient to the many locally owned restaurants, bars and businesses that make up the unique and historic downtown.

Indigo
Panama City, Florida, United States
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St. Joe Announces the Opening of the 107-Suite Home2 Suites by Hilton Santa Rosa Beach

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") and Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announce the opening of the 107-suite Home2 Suites by Hilton Santa Rosa Beach. The hotel is located at 100 W. Hewett Road in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, just north of US Highway 98 and in close proximity to the iconic Scenic Highway 30A corridor, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, and the area's pristine white-sand beaches.

Home2 Suites
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States
Development Opening

The Pensacola Beach Resort Officially Opens On The Florida Panhandle

Corsair Hospitality Group announces the opening of The Pensacola Beach Resort, an independently branded, premium hotel on Florida's Emerald Coast. The transformation ushers in a new era of hospitality with 161 waterfront guest rooms including 24 Executive King rooms with wrap-around balconies, coastal-inspired public spaces, an elevated pool deck, new restaurant concept, retail offerings, a beach bar, and a curated art collection featuring impressionist maritime images and a nod to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and local boating culture. As the only resort in the area private to its hotel guests, the property will provide a gateway to the natural beauty of this historic destination through immersive experiences, elevated guest service, and an atmosphere of fun and relaxation.

The Pensacola Beach Resort
Gulf Breeze, Florida, United States
Development Rebranding

Sonesta Opens Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach

Sonesta announced today the grand opening of the Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach in Miami, FL, a 250-key upscale hotel located on Collins Avenue. The Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach has beachfront access and is in close proximity to South Beach's most popular attractions including Lincoln Road Mall, the Miami Beach Convention Center, art deco Ocean Drive and The Bass contemporary art museum. The Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach is Sonesta's fifth property in Miami and the 43rd Sonesta Hotel & Resort location worldwide.

Sonesta Hotels & Resorts
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Cambria Expands in Southeast with Opening of Cambria Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd

Cambria Hotels, part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) family of brands, continues its expansion in top markets with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd. The new hotel joins the nearby Cambria Hotel Orlando Airport to further the brand's quest to bring modern accommodations to travelers' favorite urban destinations.

Cambria Hotels
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Rianon Cepriano has been appointed as Spa Director at Spa Evangeline at Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection

Epicurean Hotel recently announced the addition of Rianon Cepriano as Spa Director of Spa Evangeline located in the 137-room boutique hotel in the trendy Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa. Cepriano will oversee day-to-day operations of the spa, including the treatment menu and special promotions, staff management and training, spa product lines and retail. Cepriano will also serve as Area Director of Arch Amenity Group (formerly WTS International), the company that manages Spa Evangeline. She will oversee sister spas in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Amanda Rodriguez has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel

Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, a recently renovated boutique hotel situated oceanfront in the heart of South Beach's Art Deco District, is pleased to announce that Amanda Rodriguez has joined the property as Director of Sales & Marketing. Born and raised in Miami, Rodriguez is a tenured hospitality professional, with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. In her new role, she will oversee Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel's sales and marketing team to develop strategies that will continue to propel the hotel forward as a leader in the market.

IHG
Miami Beach, Florida, United States