Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt hotel in Isle of Palms, S.C., has named Robb Walker as Managing Director. Walker most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer of Catalina Island Company in Avalon, Calif. With 30 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry – leading first-class operations throughout the United States and Canada […]
Month: March 2021
Kimpton Key West launches Cayo Hueso Brew
Kimpton Key West, a recently-completed collection of five boutique hotels centrally located in and around Old Town and famed Duval Street, is launching its own brand of brew, Cayo Hueso (Spanish for Key West), specially created by the destination’s own, Waterfront Brewery, and exclusively available at Kimpton Key West. The brew comes on the heels of the […]
KemperSports names Jon Cheshire VP of operations for the Northeast region
KemperSports has named Jon Cheshire vice president of operations for the company’s Northeast region. Cheshire will oversee all facets of operations for the company’s growing portfolio of properties in the Northeast – private clubs and daily fee courses – while expanding KemperSports’ footprint in the region. “Jon has excelled in his role as regional […]
Drive Shack opening Puttery at Penn Quarter in Washington, D.C.
Drive Shack today announced it will bring Puttery, its mini-golf entertainment experience, to Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter entertainment destination. Located near the center of Penn Quarter, Drive Shack Puttery will transform approximately 20,000 square feet at 800 F Street, a location that until recently was the original home of the city’s iconic International Spy […]
Stay and Play at historic Pinehurst Resort
It’s never too early to begin planning a trip to the Cradle of American Golf. North Carolina’s Sandhills have a plethora of golf courses and packages from which to choose, one of the more popular being Pinehurst Resort‘s Summer Tee Package. This stay-and-play package offers a third night and fourth round of golf, free, […]
Dougherty Leads new team at Manchester (VT) Country Club
The Manchester (VT) Country Club, a private club and one of southern Vermont’s premier golf courses, has named Michelle Dougherty, CCM, as general manager/COO. Dougherty brings more than 20 years of club management experience and headlines a new team at Manchester that includes Head PGA Golf Professional Peter Weatherby, Executive Chef David Dukeshire and Tennis […]
Fresh-look Bald Mountain golf course at Lake Lure set to open April 1
Bald Mountain’s original W.B. Lewis-designed mountain-style golf course in Lake Lure, N.C., will open April 1 after undergoing a series of enhancements this past January and February to beautify its surrounds, increase overall playability and restore original shot values. Throughout the 6,300-yard par-72 layout, tree canopy coverage was reduced, allowing for more sunlight to […]
Pickleball event on May 15 in Delray Beach to benefit Achievement Centers for Children & Families
Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) on May 15 will hold its first Round Robin Pickleball Tournament at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, from 5 to 9 pm. The outdoor event – intended to be held annually – will include light bites, beverages, and music. Players will compete […]
All-Inclusive Lighthouse Point at Grand Lucayan re-opens with special rates
Lighthouse Pointe, the all-inclusive resort at Grand Lucayan in The Bahamas, has officially re-opened. To celebrate, Lighthouse Pointe – on Grand Bahama Island – is offering an “Early Booking Bonus,’’ bookable now through May 31 for travel now through Dec. 2021. Rates begin as low as $123/night for the room-only European Plan, while the all-inclusive […]
Easter Offerings in Palm Beach County
Easter in Palm Beach County is fast approaching. Here’s a look at three of my favorite PBC destinations for brunch, dinner or just because. Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa is hosting a breakfast and brunch buffet at signature restaurant, 3800 Ocean. The resort’s breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and features […]