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Spartanburg,
SC – April 2022 / Newsmaker Alert / The
“newest” hotel in Cocoa Beach, Florida, enjoys a long history of welcoming
visitors to the Space Coast.
The
city’s DoubleTree by Hilton – originally built in 1987 and extensively
renovated in June 2021 – is rebranding as Hilton
Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront. The transition, official as of April
20, 2022, has been in the works since OTO
Development acquired the property last September.
South
Carolina-based OTO, which is part of The Johnson Group, develops, owns
and operates approximately 65 hotels across the country.
“Like
many travelers, we love the Hilton brand,” says Corry
Oakes, CEO of OTO Development. “Therefore, when repositioning this
property, we didn’t stray far. Our portfolio already includes six Hilton
Garden Inns – all extremely popular – so we know how much guests appreciate
HGI’s laid-back sophistication and intuitive amenities.”
The
150-key Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront boasts ocean views from
every room along with a well-equipped gym, game room and outdoor pool.
There’s 11,000-square-feet of flexible event space, including a ballroom
spacious enough to accommodate 410 guests for seated banquets and 700 for
receptions.
OTO
has reimagined the food-and-beverage spaces into The
Starlite Restaurant & Pool Bar. This original concept – named after
Cocoa Beach’s first, astronaut-centric motel – focuses on flavorful coastal-American
food, refreshing cocktails and a festive vibe. The venue serves breakfast,
lunch and dinner, with boozy brunches on the weekends.
“The
Starlite has something for everyone, with an indoor restaurant and an Instagram-worthy
pool with outdoor service,” Oakes says. “There’s also a strong catering
menu to support this Hilton Garden Inn’s extensive meeting and event space.”
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While
the name Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront is new, the executive
team has been on-site for more than 100 collective years. General Manager
Christy Galzerano has been at the helm since 2002. Hotel leadership also
includes Amy McGrew, director of sales; Valerie Rutherford, assistant general
manager; Missy Dorn, front office manager; Terry Rabaza, chief engineer;
Teresa Javier, executive housekeeper; Robert Rogers, F&B manager; Kati
Marosites, executive chef; and Maria Maksimova, catering sales manager.
“Our
commitment to this hotel, and the guests who stay here, runs deep,” says
Galzerano. “Whatever the name on the sign, we make sure it’s synonymous
with genuine hospitality!”
Hilton
Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront is located at 2080 N. Atlantic Ave. in
Cocoa Beach, Florida. It’s within 10 minutes of Cocoa Beach Causeway, Westgate
Cocoa Beach Pier and Cape Canaveral, the epicenter of the country’s growing
space economy. The Kennedy Space Center is just a half-hour away.
To
connect with Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront and The Starlite
Restaurant & Pool Bar, call 321-783-9222; visit CocoaBeachOceanfront.HGI.com
and TheStarliteCocoaBeach.com;
and follow @HiltonGardenInnCocoaBeach and @TheStarliteCocoaBeach.
About
OTO Development
OTO
Development, part of The Johnson Group, is an award-winning, fast-growing
hotel development and hospitality management company. Founded in 2004 and
partnering with the Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott brands, OTO’s industry
leadership position is anchored by a portfolio of excellent hotels staffed
by exceptional people. The company currently owns and/or operates ~65 hotels
comprising approximately 9,600 room keys. OTO’s growth is focused on developing
new hotels in high-barrier-to-entry markets; purchasing and repurposing
existing hotel properties; and expanding management contracts with clients
ranging from publicly traded REITs to private equity firms to high-net-worth
individuals. For more information, visit OTODevelopment.com.
Media
Contact:
Diane
Jackson
Director
of Public Relations
&
Corporate Communications
OTO
Development
864-327-6274
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