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March 3, 2015MEDIA CONTACT:
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The Sea Pines Resort Named ‘Hotelier of the Year’ by
South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association
(HILTON HEAD, S.C.) – The Sea Pines Resort – Hilton Head’s most celebrated golf and leisure retreat – has been named “Hotelier of the Year” by the South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association.The Hotelier of the Year award honors a deserving hospitality property annually based on exceptional customer service, community relations, and dedication to the advancement of the travel industry in South Carolina.

The Sea Pines Resort is raising the bar for tourism on Hilton Head Island with more than $55 million in capital investment. The substantial effort includes the 26,000 square-foot Harbour Town Clubhouse opening in March, the Sea Pines Beach Club and Plantation Golf Club servicing its Heron Point by Pete Dye and Ocean Course.
The legendary Lowcountry resort has recently received other prestigious accolades for its boutique hotel, The Inn at Harbour Town, including the Forbes Four-Star Award, No. 1 ranking on TripAdvisor and inclusion in the Condé Nast Johansens collection.

“The Sea Pines Resort is proud to be honored for providing outstanding service while maintaining a relaxed and family-friendly environment for all to enjoy,” says John Munro, Vice President of Hospitality, Sales and Marketing. “We believe in delivering the ultimate vacation experience for our guests from around the world who want to experience South Carolina and Hilton Head Island at its finest.”

Additionally, the resort’s full slate of activities includes 54 holes of exceptional golf, tennis with 21 clay courts, five miles of sweeping Atlantic seascapes, and 15 miles of leisure paths for biking and hiking. Nearby Harbour Town Yacht Basin is ideal for sightseeing as well as featuring superb dining and shopping options.
The Inn at Harbour Town’s “Extended Stay” package starts at $143 (per person, per night) and offers up to a 15% discount for a three- or four-night stay.

For more information: www.seapines.com866.561.8802.

About The Sea Pines Resort

Situated on the southernmost tip of Hilton Head Island, the legendary Lowcountry destination features five miles of unspoiled beaches, 21 clay tennis courts, 14 miles of bike and walking trails, horseback riding, Eco-Adventures, water sports, and the 605-acre Sea Pines Forest Preserve filled with wildflowers, wetlands and more than 130 species of birds. As the first Eco-planned destination in the U.S., The Sea Pines Resort has become the blueprint for numerous beach developments around the country.

One of the crown jewels in the world of golf, The Sea Pines Resort is home to Pete Dye’s classic Harbour Town Golf Links (home of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage) Heron Point by Pete Dye, and the Ocean Course. The property has recently gone through extensive redevelopment with its Sea Pines Beach Club and Plantation Golf Club both opening in 2014. The new 26,000-square-foot Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse will open in March.

Guests may choose from an array of accommodations, including 300 villas, 100 rental homes and the luxurious 60-room Inn at Harbour Town, a AAA Four-Diamond, Forbes Four-Star boutique hotel and Preferred Hotel Group member. The resort’s best-in-class collection of golf courses, amenities, meeting facilities and accommodations makes Sea Pines one of the most sought-after leisure and group destinations in America.

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Maralyn D. Hill, M.Ed.,  The Epicurean Explorer

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