Premier Destin beach resort reveals official fan page DESTIN, Fla., July 24
DESTIN, Fla., July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort
recently joined several U.S. retailers when it released an official, company-
sponsored Facebook.com fan page. The page features photo albums and videos of
the resort, including "Things to Do at Sandestin" and "Nightlife at
Sandestin." Developed as part of its progressive online marketing strategy,
the Destin beach resort hopes the page will enhance its sense of community
with guests.
"We launched the page to give fans of Sandestin on Facebook a place to
share their experiences with friends, family and other guests," said Craig
Ferris, director of Internet revenue. "Additionally, it provides a platform
for Sandestin to interact with current and potential guests."
Users can visit Sandestin's Facebook page to learn more about the resort,
check Florida vacation deals, become a fan, search careers and events or leave
feedback about their visit at the luxury Destin, Florida accommodations.
Earlier this year, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI)
honored the Destin beach resort with two Adrian Awards - Gold for Web site
design and Silver for search marketing strategy - for advertising and
marketing excellence within the travel and hospitality industry. Sandestin's
social media efforts are an extension of this commitment to excellence and a
forward-thinking marketing strategy.
Other brands with an official Facebook fan page include Bath & Body Works,
Linens-N-Things and Victoria's Secret.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a 2,400-acre destination resort located
in Northwest Florida, between Pensacola and Panama City. A member of Beaches
of South Walton - a 26-mile stretch of world-famous sugar-white sands and
diverse landscape in which 40 percent of the area is protected under state
parks - Sandestin invites guests to enter its world of 30 charming village
neighborhoods featuring 1,700 condominiums, villas, town homes and a wide
variety of hotel accommodations. The resort boasts more than seven miles of
beaches and pristine bayfront, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class
tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, certified children's
programs, a fitness center and spa, 65,000 square feet of meeting space and a
pedestrian village featuring a host of boutique shops, casual and fine dining
restaurants and nightlife venues. Sandestin is part of Intrawest Hospitality
Management, a world leader in operating and managing destination resorts. For
more information, visit www.sandestin.com.
Intrawest ULC is a world leader in destination resorts and adventure
travel. The company has interests in 10 resorts at North America's most
popular mountain destinations, including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for
the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Intrawest network also
includes Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida and Club Intrawest-a
private resort club with nine locations throughout North America. Intrawest
develops real estate at its resorts and at other locations across North
America and in Europe. Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British
Columbia. For more information, visit www.intrawest.com.
SOURCE Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
