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MIRAMAR BEACH, FL – Feb. 11, 2021 – The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announced today that Sunni Dupree has been appointed as general manager of Hotel Effie Sandestin. The property opened on February 1, offering an unparalleled experience that exemplifies genuine Southern hospitality and exceptional service wrapped in comfortable luxury that feels like coming home.
“Hotel Effie’s role as the ultimate host is personified through the team that welcomes our guests,” said Sara Becnel, Vice President of Development and General Manager of Hotel Effie Sandestin. “Sunni Dupree is known in the industry for her hospitable manner, and she treats every guest like a member of the family. She has a proven track record of results and operational excellence. We are confident that her invaluable knowledge and experience will be a great asset to our team.”
Dupree will serve as an ambassador for Hotel Effie and will oversee all day-to-day operations for the hotel. As a mentor to staff, she will lead the hotel’s team in delivering consistent, unique experiences for guests while also enhancing the quality of service. Dupree will ensure that all hotel operations are carried out professionally and to the highest level of guest service.
Dupree brings more than two decades of hospitality expertise to the table with distinguished experience in operations, food and beverage, event planning, hospitality management, customer service, and coaching. After graduating with a master’s degree from Texas State University, Dupree went on to hold numerous prestigious positions at properties within major hotel brands such as Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Morgans Hotel Group, Hyatt Hotels, and Interstate Hotels and Resorts. Most recently, Dupree worked with Highgate Hotels, where she was responsible for managing hotel experiences and programming, in addition to handling operations.
Hotel Effie is a modern boutique hotel at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, featuring 250 guest rooms and suites, culinary offerings by James Beard Award-winning Chef Hugh Acheson, an upscale spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, the only rooftop pool on Florida’s Emerald Coast, and 20,000 square feet of meeting space.
Hotel Effie Sandestin is managed by Highgate, a premier hospitality investment and management company whose growing portfolio includes more than 100 properties in gateway cities worldwide.
Hotel Effie is a member of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts Lifestyle Collection. All guests of Hotel Effie are eligible to enroll in the I Prefer hotel rewards program, which extends points redeemable for cash-value reward certificates, elite status, and special benefits such as complimentary internet to members upon every stay at more than 700 participating Preferred Hotels and Resorts locations worldwide.
Visit HotelEffie.com to learn more about how to book a vacation, wedding or group event, and follow the hotel on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
