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Hotel Equities Selected to Operate The Island Beachside Resort on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Hotel Equities | November 4, 2019
ATLANTA, GA - (November 4, 2019) – Today, Hotel Equities (HE) announced they have been selected to operate The Island Beachside Resort by Hotel RL in Fort Walton Beach. The Gulf-front resort boasts 331 guest rooms and 14,000 square feet of unique meeting and event space, including Gulf-front green space for weddings and special occasions. Built by Fred and Patricia Tolbert in the '60s, The Island is now owned by Tripp Tolbert, CEO of the Tolbert Group and developer, Jay Odom, CEO of The Jay Odom Group. Together, Mr. Tolbert and Mr. Odom invested in extensive property renovations with intentional care to preserve the iconic hotel’s his...
RLH Corporation Opens The Island by Hotel RL in Fort Walton Beach, Florida Marking First Hotel RL Resort
RLH Corporation | May 16, 2018
DENVER (May 16, 2018) — RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced today the opening of The Island by Hotel RL, the first resort destination for the fast-growing upscale boutique brand. Part of an aggressive franchise expansion operation, this agreement marks the opening of the eighth Hotel RL with a robust pipeline of resort and urban destinations pending. Guests will enjoy fully renovated public spaces including multiple restaurants, lively bars and a market offering a selection of snacks, beverages and unique souvenirs. Newly designed guest rooms will debut in 2019. "Hotel RLs are culturally immersive destinations and our vision has ...