The latest news from OTO Development, a fast-growing hotel developer and hospitality management company.

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

Careers / November 3, 2022

Wining (and Shining) at Work

Yarik Kuznets loves to wine. And that’s how this F&B manager — who happens to be a Level 1 Sommelier — is elevating the beverage experience at Corella Café & Lounge. Full Story

Development / October 25, 2022

Introducing Beal House: Contemporary Aesthetics with a Healthy Dose of History

OTO is converting an old Best Western into a beautiful new hotel in the heart of the Florida Panhandle. Beal House Destin-Fort Walton Beachfront, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, will open in May 2023. Full Story

Development / October 5, 2022

Dunes Manor Under Renovation, to Rebrand as Hilton Garden Inn

OTO Development has announced plans to renovate and rebrand Dunes Manor in Ocean City, Maryland. Following a floor-to-ceiling refresh, the beachfront property will re-open as a Hilton Garden Inn. Full Story

Careers / September 22, 2022

Winning with Hands-On Initiative

Lucas Morales — an engineer at the OTO-managed AC Hotel Scottsdale — has been honored as the hotel's first Employee of the Month in recognition of his hands-on initiative and positive partnerships. Full Story

Development / September 16, 2022

Construction Underway on AC Hotel Naples in Southwest Florida

OTO Development has commenced construction on AC Hotel Naples in Southwest Florida. Notable as the first Marriott-branded property in Old Naples, the 150-room hotel will comprise 2,500 square feet of meeting and event space, a ground-floor cafe, a rooftop pool and Limón Rooftop & Bar. Full Story

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