Hotel Effie
Hotel Effie Sandestin Joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection
Autograph Collection Hotels | June 13, 2024
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort’s Boutique Property Joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Growing Portfolio of Independent Hotels MIRAMAR BEACH, FL – Hotel Effie, the 250-room boutique hotel located at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, announced today that it has become a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection. As a newly minted member of the Autograph Collection, Hotel Effie enters the brand’s unique portfolio of diverse and dynamic properties, with more than 295 hotels globally. Carefully selected for hotels’ thoughtful vision and passion, each Autograph Collection property creates a singular and special guest experience through ...
Juan Bochenski Joins Hotel Effie as New Executive Chef
Highgate | January 26, 2024
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL (January 26, 2024) – Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announces the appointment of Juan Bochenski as executive chef of Hotel Effie. Bochenski assumes the position immediately, helming the kitchen at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Ovide, and overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations across the hotel’s four restaurant outlets and in-room dining. In his new role, he supervises the culinary team, manages budgets and maintains the overall guest experience. Bochenski also works closely with local farmers and vendors to ensure the hotel restaurants continue to serve farm-fresh and sustainable ingredients when...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Appoints Laurie Frank as Executive Director of Sales
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort | January 31, 2023
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL (January 31, 2023) – Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort® announces the appointment of a new Executive Director of Sales, Laurie Frank. Laurie has been selected to lead both the Sandestin® and Hotel Effie Group Sales Departments, while maintaining a service of excellence to its current and future clients. “We welcome Laurie to the resort and know that she will lead our sales teams to continued success and provide our clients, and their guests to the ultimate Sandestin® experience” said Bill Liedholm, General Manager for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort®. “Laurie has a proven track record of results and an impressive...
Hotel Effie Appoints Matthew Krueger to Executive Chef
Highgate | September 29, 2022
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announced the appointment of Matthew Krueger to executive chef of Hotel Effie. Chef Krueger assumes the position immediately, helming the kitchen at the hotel’s signature restaurant Ovide, the only Florida restaurant by James Beard Award-winning Chef Hugh Acheson. Acheson, who was awarded Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chef and known for television appearances on Bravo’s Top Chef, is responsible for curating the hotel’s culinary concepts based on southern cuisine and coastal flavors. Acheson conceptualized the menus for all of the hotel’s food and beverage outlets, includ...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Appoints Sunni Dupree as General Manager of Hotel Effie
HIGHGATE | February 11, 2021
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 tre...
Hotel Effie Sandestin Plans February 2021 Opening at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Hotel Effie | October 20, 2020
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL (Oct. 20, 2020) - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort plans to start 2021 in style with the opening of the new luxury hotel, Hotel Effie Sandestin. Facing setbacks due to COVID-19 that delayed the 2020 opening, Hotel Effie is now confirmed to open February 1, 2021. Located between the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay, Hotel Effie was designed to welcome all guests of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort to an experience that exemplifies genuine southern hospitality and exceptional service wrapped in comfortable luxury. The 250-room hotel features multiple room configurations with thoughtful des...
