Business Corner

The Resort Collection Expands Portfolio

Friday, September 10th, 2010

The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach announces its acquirement of approximately 200 units within the luxurious Grand Panama Beach Resort, located in the heart of Panama City Beach. The Resort Collection will be the on-site management company for Grand Panama, and will direct daily operations involving food and beverage, maintenance, housekeeping, reservations and front desk. This state-of-the-art Gulf-front luxury resort offers a first-class family destination that is surpassed only by its renowned sugar-white sand and emerald waters.

“Grand Panama Beach Resort is a great addition to the collection,” said Tom Sparks, general manager for The Resort Collection. “The nearly 200 units that we will manage are luxury at its finest, and we are confident that the addition of this property will allow us to continue to offer our guests an unrivaled quality vacation.”

Tom Donahue, previously director of rental services for The Resort Collection, will be the director of operations overseeing daily procedures and managing organizational strategies.

The Resort Collection has earned a reputation of excellence and, with Grand Panama at the helm as its signature resort, they are able to provide guests with optimal amenities. Multiple upscale retail shops, boutiques, eateries, and coffee shops are conveniently located nearby. The fitness center, with vaulted ceilings and abundant natural lighting, is also available. Their devoted management team is on-site for any requests or questions you may have. Two pools, including an adult leisure pool, contribute to a panoramic view of the spectacular location of Grand Panama Beach Resort.

For more information on Grand Panama Beach Resort, call toll free 1.866.621.8862 or visit Grand Panama Beach Resort.

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Beach Properties of Florida announces the opening of two satellite real estate offices in Seagrove at Hotel Viridian and onsite at WaterSound Beach in the GateHouse.  The offices will be in addition to the current WaterColor location in the SunTrust Bank Building at WaterColor Crossings.  The new locations were carefully selected based on market research by co-owners Hunter Harman, Price Rainer and John David Sullivan to allow Beach Properties of Florida to provide unparalleled service and accessibility to its customers.

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Harbor Restaurant Group announced the hire of Katie New as director of online marketing. New will be responsible for management of advertising, promotions, collateral development, online marketing, promotional partnerships and community relations for all four of the restaurant group’s properties.

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Each year during its annual board installation ceremony, the Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recognizes a professional who has made a significant contribution within the field of public relations to the community.

Friday, August 27th, 2010

The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach announced the hire of Tara Wilder as its [...]

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Ashley Palmer is not only a managing partner at Crush Wine Bar in Seaside, Florida but she is also a Certified Sommelier and one of the nicest people you will ever meet!  Ashley has always had a passion for wine and was introduced to the Master Sommelier/Director of Wine for Bellagio in Las Vegas while she was working there.  He became not only a good friend, but a mentor that guided Ashley through the process of becoming a Certified Sommelier.

Friday, July 30th, 2010

The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach announced that Gina Jamison has joined the company as director of reservations. Jamison’s responsibilities include managing the reservations system, working with sales and front desk to manage the resort’s revenue budget, handling billing, and managing human resources within the department.

Monday, June 28th, 2010

This year, Convention South magazine released its annual Meeting Trends in the South Report for 2010, in collaboration with PKF Hospitality Research, exemplifying “light at the end of the tunnel” for the corporate group sales segment. According to Convention South’s report, the next 18 months will yield increased meeting business with demand for more events.

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Kitty Whitney has been chosen as the new President/CEO of the chamber, replacing Dawn Moliterno. Mrs. Whitney will assume her position at the chamber on July 5, 2010. She will be working closely with Mrs. Moliterno over the course of the next two weeks to ensure a smooth transition of leadership within the organization.

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach announced that Nick Bland has joined the company as director of resort activities for Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort. Bland’s responsibilities include The Club at Edgewater and the executive par three golf course, health club, pro shop and tennis operations, kids activity programs, as well as staff and retail maintenance and administration.