MIRAMAR BEACH, FL – August 4, 2021 – Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort, announces the appointment of a new General Manager of the resort, Bill Liedholm. Bill has been selected to lead Sandestin® into the future, while maintaining a service of excellence to its rental owners, visitor and thousands of guests who visit the resort annually.
“We welcome Bill to the Sandestin® team and know that he will lead this resort, and our staff to continued growth and success” said Sara Becnel, Asset Manager and Vice President of Development for Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort. “Bill has a proven track record of results and operational excellence. We are confident that his invaluable knowledge and experience will be a great asset to our team and help continue us on the path of greatness.”
Liedholm will serve as an ambassador for the resort and will oversee the resort’s leadership team, and all day-to-day operations. As a mentor to staff, he will lead the resort team in delivering consistent, unique experiences for guests while also enhancing the quality of service. Liedholm will ensure that all resort operations are carried out professionally and with the highest level of service.
Bill has relocated to the area with his wife of 32 years, Elizabeth, by way of Bedford, Pennsylvania. Most recently, Liedholm was the General Manager of the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa. His extensive background also includes time spent with Quorum Hotels, Milestone Hotels, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, and a three-year stint abroad at The New Sanno in Tokyo, Japan.
“My favorite part about hospitality is helping and seeing our guests make forever memories” said Liedholm, when asked what drives his passions in the field. You’ll also find that teamwork is at the root of his leadership style. “One important measure of my success lies in the success of my team — I love helping to influence people and watching them grow! It is so gratifying to see my team’s efforts recognized and their names in the spotlight.”
Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort is located in Northwest Florida, between the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the shoreline of the Choctawhatchee Bay. This world class resort is home to seventy-two distinct neighborhoods, with over a thousand unique vacation rentals spanned throughout the resort from the beach to the bay. Every year Sandestin® welcomes families from all over the US to the resort to make cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
