Development / May 4, 2026
OTO Acquires The Beachcomber in St. Pete Beach, Florida
OTO Development has acquired The Beachcomber in St. Pete Beach, Florida, adding a popular Gulf Coast resort to the hotelier’s leisure portfolio. Full Story
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Awards / February 2, 2026
Igniting the Spark: OTO Presents Company Awards
For delivering exceptional hospitality, driving strong results, and igniting the spark that fuels continued success, OTO recognized 2025’s most outstanding people and properties at the recent SPARK Leadership Conference. Full Story
Awards / January 15, 2026
Celebrating Excellence: OTO Announces Sales Leaders of the Year
When professional passion meets perseverance, the result is exceptional performance. And that’s exactly what we’re celebrating with OTO’s new Sales Leaders of the Year awards. Kudos to 2025 standouts Denise Kee, Iryna Binevska, and Margaux Esplana, who have been recognized as Sales Manager, Sales Coordinator, and Catering Sales Manager of the Year. Full Story
Awards / January 12, 2026
Maggie Barrera: Shining Like a CHLA Hotel All Star
More than a quarter-million people work in California hotels — and among them, Maggie Barrera shines. Indeed, this standout Area DOS has been recognized by the California Hotel & Lodging Association as a 2025 Hotel All Star for embodying the essence of hospitality and performing at the highest level. Full Story
Careers / January 5, 2026
Winning with a Wealth of Wisdom: Forty Over 40
Diana Gonzalez and Eric Monteiro made the list of Hotel Management’s Forty Over 40. Among a wise cohort who bring a wealth of experience to work, they were honored for embodying leadership, vision, and resilience while serving as an inspiration to the next generation of hoteliers. Full Story
Awards / December 2, 2025
Irina Terrell Tapped as a Meeting Planner to Watch
Irina Terrell finds purpose and joy in creating memorable experiences at OTO’s SpringHill Suites in Panama City Beach, Florida. From corporate functions to social fêtes, this dynamic Sales & Event Manager delivers consistently exceptional results — and for that, she’s earned a spot on the ConventionSouth list of 2025 Meeting Planners to Watch. Full Story
Careers / November 11, 2025
Serving as a Veteran Chef
Jamal Bell knows the desire for a delicious, nourishing meal is universal, whether you’re a soldier in Afghanistan or a vacationer in Panama City Beach. So wherever he’s been — from Army Airborne cook to hotel executive chef — his goal has always been the same: making people happy with good food. Full Story
Awards / October 3, 2025
Sarah Deaton and Maria Maksimova Shine Like ‘Rising Stars’
Creative Services Manager Sarah Deaton and Area Director of Sales Maria Maksimova have been recognized among Hotel Management magazine’s 2025 Thirty Under 30, a list that showcases our industry’s rising stars. Full Story
Operations / October 1, 2025
Driving an Exceptional Guest Experience
While behind the wheel of a hotel shuttle, what Miguel Maldonado truly drives is an exceptional guest experience at Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa/Ybor City. With a smiling face and a helping hand, Maldonado is a hospitality ambassador who personifies the brand’s promised “Hamptonality.” Full Story
Careers / September 8, 2025
OTO Promotes Kelly Haager to Vice President, Sales
Long-time company leader Kelly Haager has been promoted to Vice President, Sales. In her new role, she will oversee business development, revenue generation, and profit maximization across OTO’s owned and managed hotel portfolios. Full Story
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