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Development / May 25, 2023

Beal House Makes Its Debut on Okaloosa Island

Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has made its debut in the Florida Panhandle. Ideally positioned on the sugar-white sand of Okaloosa Island, this six-story, 100-key hotel reopened on Thursday, May 25, following a down-to-the-studs renovation and a rebrand designed to merge the property’s new identity with the destination’s notable past. Full Story

Awards / April 21, 2023

Exemplifying OTO’s Guiding Principles

OTO Development recently honored the team members who best exemplify our Guiding Principles: Bruce Hoegg, Integrity; Dorindia Cianci, Partnership; Shelton Blue, Humility; Kevin DeMark, Principled Entrepreneurship; Tammy Morrison, Initiative; and Seema Bandukda, Fulfillment. Full Story

Careers / March 29, 2023

Building a Career in Construction

She discovered a passion for construction while helping her dad renovate homes. And now Cypress Johnson is building her career — and her first hotel — on the AC Hotel jobsite in Naples, Florida. Full Story

Development / February 28, 2023

New AC Hotel by Marriott Opens in the Heart of Florida's Sunshine City

OTO Development has purchased and opened AC Hotel by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown. This beautiful new hotel reflects all the sparkle of Florida’s Sunshine City within intuitively designed spaces defined by timeless appeal and true authenticity. Full Story

Careers / February 13, 2023

Paying Southern Hospitality Forward

She got her first glimpse of the Carolina coast 10 years ago while traveling as a Russian exchange student, and Olesya Douglas was determined it wouldn’t be her last. Now she is operations manager at Homewood Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, where she pays forward the Southern hospitality she herself received as a visitor. Full Story

Awards / January 23, 2023

OTO Project Earns Hilton Garden Inn Brand Conversion of the Year Award

OTO Development has earned top recognition from Hilton for an innovative renovation project in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Full Story

Operations / January 11, 2023

AC Hotel St. Pete Introduces Executive Leadership Team

The soon-to-open AC Hotel by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown has recruited an executive leadership team that brings broad experience and bright energy to the heart of Florida’s Sunshine City. Full Story

Careers / December 1, 2022

Working the Numbers

Jamar Faulk relishes his role on the numbers side of hospitality. While hotel teams take care of guests, he takes care of the hotel teams, making sure they get paid accurately and on time. Full Story

Careers / November 28, 2022

Stewart W. Heath IV Promoted to Vice President, Real Estate

Stewart W. Heath IV has been promoted to VP, Real Estate at OTO Development. Full Story

Careers / November 11, 2022

Tracking Experience

After working hand in hand with the CIA, Patty Blackwell makes no secret about the positive impact her military experiences have on her civilian career. Full Story

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