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oward Group and Howard Hospitality celebrated the groundbreaking of the new 
Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard on August 2. The Hyatt Place hotel will 
be located at 300 Grand Boulevard at the West End of the Town Center, across 
from the Residence Inn at the West End of the Town Center.

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard will bring a new and dynamic product to the 

marketplace, and is a great example of Howard Hospitality’s continued focus on growing 
premium hotels that will attract business and leisure travelers alike.

The Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard will feature 84 beautifully designed guest 

rooms and over 1,600 square feet of continuous meeting space with a custom-designed lobby and 
theme celebrating local Arts & Culture.

Howard Group will develop and own the hotel. Howard Hospitality, a division of Howard 

Group specializing in hotel management, will manage Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand 
Boulevard. The project will bring an estimated 100 construction and hotel operation jobs to 
Walton County. It is projected to open in late 2018. 

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Angela Triplett

John Forrester & Bill Bubel

Myra Williams

Kelsey Vaughn & Keith Howard

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