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Spartanburg,
SC – June 2022 / Newsmaker Alert / OTO
Development has repositioned an oceanfront property along the North
Carolina coast as Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort.
OTO,
which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired the Holiday Inn Resort Wilmington
E-Wrightsville Beach in December 2020 and completed its transition to Lumina
on Wrightsville Beach on Tuesday, June 21. The new name draws on the
storied history of an iconic pavilion constructed in 1905 to showcase the
wonder of electricity while beckoning people out to the beach.
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Built
by a pioneering utility company at the final stop of its electric trolley
line, that three-story structure — housing a dance hall, bowling alley,
movie theater and promenade — literally glowed with more than a thousand
incandescent lightbulbs. The original Lumina was so bright that sailors
navigated their ships by it and generations of beach-lovers navigated their
social lives around it.
“This
resort is designed to recapture the spirit of the beloved Lumina pavilion
— a space lit with camaraderie and the bright promise of food, fun and
fellowship,” says Corry
Oakes, CEO of OTO Development. “We’ve drawn on history, but now it’s
all about creating new memories.”
The
introduction of today’s Lumina on Wrightsville Beach follows an extensive
renovation comprising a complete interior redesign – lobby, event space,
F&B venues and guest rooms have all been fully refreshed — plus major
behind-the-scenes improvements to HVAC and mechanical systems. The renovation
was concepted by design firm DLR Group
with construction work completed by The
Allied Group.
“This
property makes the most of its ideal on-the-sand location,” Oakes says.
“The seascape plays a pivotal role in the overall design scheme. Most guest
rooms enjoy views of either the ocean or bay. The restaurant is on the
water; expanded meeting space is on the water; even the fitness center
boasts a view of the beach.”
At
seven stories tall, Lumina on Wrightsville Beach comprises 184 rooms and
suites, some redesigned with bunkbeds to better accommodate families and
all with storage cubbies to stow beach gear. The property offers three
pools, two hot tubs and direct beach access. A new hammock garden and event
lawn are among the many upgrades to recreational spaces.
“There’s
so much to do in Wrightsville Beach — National Geographic named this one
of the top surfing destinations in the world, for example — but we’ve designed
Lumina so that even if you never leave the resort, you’ll still have an
amazing vacation,” Oakes says. “And you definitely don’t need to go anywhere
else to enjoy the best food on the beach.”
Onsite
F&B outlets making their debut alongside Lumina include:
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Solstice
Oceanfront Kitchen + Cocktails, serving fine coastal-American cuisine
and signature drinks
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Surfside
Beach Bar & Grille, featuring tropical libations and bar bites
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Longboard
Coffee + Market, offering sips, necessities and souvenirs
A sports-themed
taproom is planned as well.
General
Manager Brian
Elliott leads Lumina’s executive team, which also includes Lisa Corley,
Director of Sales; Alex Mathis, Assistant General Manager; Wes Berry, F&B
Director; William Roberts, Executive Chef; Kevin Hutson, Chief Engineer;
Amanda Rochelle, Guest Services Manager; and Elizabeth Kruczkowski, Executive
Housekeeping Manager.
Lumina
on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort is located at 1706 N. Lumina
Ave. in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. For more information, call
910-256-2231, visit LuminaResortWrightsville.com
and connect on social @LuminaResortWrightsville.
Click
here for more images of Lumina on Wrightsville Beach.
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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