Operations / August 8, 2022
OTO Development Mourns the Loss of CEO Corry W. Oakes III
Corry W. Oakes III, co-founder and CEO of OTO Development, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7. Full Story
Corry W. Oakes III, co-founder and CEO of OTO Development, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7. Full Story
OTO Development has opened the first beachfront Hyatt on the Gulf Coast — Hyatt Place Panama City Beach/Beachfront — bringing contemporary style and thoughtful service to the heart of the Florida Panhandle. Full Story
The soon-to-open AC Hotel by Marriott in Bethesda, Maryland, has recruited an executive leadership team with a collective half-century of experience in the DC Metro hospitality market and more than 25 collective years at Marriott-branded properties. Full Story
OTO Development has purchased its 10th oceanfront property, the DoubleTree by Hilton in North Redington Beach, Florida. This Gulf Coast hotel has long been loved for its ideal location and resort-style amenities. Full Story
Lauren Hartman has been honored as SpringHill Suites Sales Leader of the Year in the Marriott Select Brands Awards program, which celebrates top performers across the select-service category. Full Story
Tyler Davies, Diana Canas and Frank Hughes will lead the Hyatt Place team in elevating thoughtful service and stylish spaces in the heart of the Florida Panhandle. Full Story
OTO Development has promoted Kelly Haager to Regional Vice President of Sales. A long-time company leader, she brings a wealth of experience in revenue strategy development and execution to this newly created position. Full Story
OTO Development has repositioned an oceanfront property along the North Carolina coast as Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort. Full Story
The Great Resignation gets plenty of press, with people across the country discussing labor department stats and record quit rates. But at Dunes Manor Hotel, Court & Suites in Ocean City, Maryland, long-timers Debbie Lee and Carolyn Johnson prefer talking about why it’s great to remain. Full Story
A new Hampton by Hilton has opened its doors in Oakhurst, California, joining a complement of OTO hotels near Yosemite National Park. Full Story