THE BEST IS YET TO COME

On behalf of the entire team at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, it is my honor to welcome you to what I hope will be a most memorable stay.

Whether you’re visiting us for the first time, or are one of our valued returning guests, we want for you the best possible experience in every aspect of your stay.

As your new General Manager, it is my mission to continue the legacy of success ushered in by my predecessor, Gary Brielmayer. He left some mighty big shoes to fill, but I am following in his footsteps in making customer service a top priority.

While I am new to this role, you should know I’m not new to Hilton Sandestin Beach.

I first walked through the hotel’s doors 19 years ago from Beaufort, South Carolina, where I worked within another hotel’s food and beverage division. At Hilton Sandestin Beach, I began as Manager of Sandcastles, Barefoot’s and Seagar’s before becoming the resort’s Director of Food and Beverage. I’ve also been a member of the Northwest Florida chapter of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association for a number of years, serving as president in 2014 and on the board the year following. Being a part of this association has garnered me an additional breadth of knowledge of the hospitality industry at large.

My most recent role as Director of Operations opened a whole new world for me as I became intimately acquainted with the daily processes of our spa, recreation, housekeeping and front office departments.

As a large hotel that deals in a high volume of business, operations must be efficient, effective and proactive. We strive to improve with every new year. And, going into 2023, I can honestly say that our team is the best it’s ever been.

While a new era always brings about change, I truly believe the best is yet to come for our resort.

We are thrilled to announce that, over the next three years, our property will see enhancements through an $30 million renovation. We’re getting a fresh face, while still maintaining our old soul of Southern hospitality that keeps our guests choosing to stay with us time and time again.

This resort has come a long way over the last 38 years, and we are going to continue opening the door to new experiences and opportunities. We thank you for accompanying us on this journey, and look forward to making your stay a memorable one.

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

McKenzie Burleigh

VICE PRESIDENT/PRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY

Daniel Vitter

CUSTOM PUBLISHING MANAGER

Sara Goldfarb

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Jennifer Ekrut

SENIOR PUBLICATION DESIGNER

Sarah Burger

ADVERTISING DESIGNER

Sierra Thomas

PRODUCTION EDITOR

Paige Aigret

SALES MANAGER, WESTERN DIVISION

Rhonda Lynn Murray

DIRECTOR OF NEW BUSINESS, WESTERN DIVISION

Dan Parker

ADVERTISING SERVICES MANAGER

Tracy Mulligan

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/ AD SERVICES COORDINATOR

Sarah Coven

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Julie Dorr

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Darla Harrison

STAFF BOOKKEEPER

Amber Ridgeway

ADMINISTRATIVE & CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Renee Johnson

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Hannah Burke

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Larry Davidson, Jennifer G Photography, Mayeska Sand, Michael Booini, Scott Holstein, Shelly Swanger, The Workmans twitter.com/hiltonsandestin facebook.com/hiltonsandestinbeach instagram.com/hiltonsandestin youtube.com/hiltonsandestinbeach pinterest.com/hiltonsandestin

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ANGELINA COVINGTON General Manager, 19 years of service

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Brian E. Rowland rowlandpublishing.com