July NEWSLETTER
As we close out another successful quarter, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what we've accomplished together. This edition highlights our second quarter performance, celebrates some exciting wins, and looks ahead to the opportunities on the horizon. Thank you for everything you do to make Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa a destination of choice—we hope you enjoy this quarter's recap.
What’s Happening at OBC.
LIVE MUSIC & RELAXED EVENINGS The resort continues to schedule laidback music nights, lounging experiences, and signature happy hour offerings at venues like the resort’s lobby lounge and dining outlets — ideal for a night out without leaving the resort.
FUN & FAMILY‑FRIENDLY PROGRAMMING From art-and-history tours walking through the resort’s collection of Texasinspired artwork to miniature golf, game lounge access, and seasonal crafts, there’s something for every guest — couples, families, and solo visitors alike.
DASH & DIP August 2 | 8 AM - 12 PM Join us for Dash & Dip, a scenic summer run benefiting Marathon Kids in partnership with Austin Runners Club and Fleet Feet. Choose from a run or walk through the rolling hills and championship golf courses of Omni Barton Creek, then cool off with a post-race poolside celebration.
BARTON CREEK LIVE September 4 | 7:30 PM - 9 PM Our signature concert series returns Labor Day weekend, bringing live music to the Hills. Enjoy an unforgettable performance from Cody Canada, set against sweeping views and summer-night energy. Event is exclusive to resort guests.
BARTON FEST September 6 | 5PM - 8 PM A vibrant open-air festival celebrating Austin’s creative spirit. Enjoy artisan vendors, interactive activities, gourmet bites, and live music in the Texas Hill Country on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Free and open to the public.
GOOD GOOD CHAMPIONSHIP FAZIO CANYONS GOLF COURSE | November 9 – 15, 2026 The Good Good Championship will ride into Austin, Texas in November 2026, bringing PGA TOUR excitement to the stunning Omni Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf Course. Set amidst the landscape of the Texas Hill Country, this official FedEx Fall event will feature world-class golf, a 120player field and 500 FedEx Cup points awarded to the winner. Stay tuned for more information on guest hospitality opportunities!
INTRODUCING
The Resort Homes AT BARTON CREEK
COMING OCTOBER 1, 2026 Discover The Resort Homes at Omni Barton Creek, where privacy meets elevated luxury. Designed for golfers, executives, celebrations, and small groups, these six newly renovated and exclusive four-bedroom residences offer the comfort of a private home with the benefits of a world-class resort, just a half mile away. Perfect for retreats or premium stays, they deliver an intimate, refined escape.
What’s Happening in Austin.
THE DROP-IN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Long Center | June 21 - August 13, 2026
98.9 KUTX & The Long Center have teamed up to bring you a free weekly concert series every Thursday on the Long Center lawn all summer long. The lineup features a mix of Austin artists from country and pop to R&B and acid punk.
Z ILKER SUMMER MUSICAL Zilker Hillside Theater| June 10 - August 15, 2026 Pack a picnic and come enjoy the free, musical production of Singin' in the Rain at the Zilker Hillside Theater. The outdoor theatre troupe will host live performances Thursdays through Sundays, beginning around 8:15 p.m.
A USTIN PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL Fiesta Gardens | August 22 Celebrated during Austin Pride Month each August, don’t miss this giant parade down Congress Avenue during the largest annual LGBTQI advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas.
IA WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS F (LONE STAR LE MANS) Circuit of The Americas | September 4 - 6 Watch as the most extreme, top-performing cars go head to head in a six-hour-long endurance race at Circuit of The Americas. This event is the only World Endurance Championships round taking place in North America so you don't want to miss this race.
2026 AS WE MOVE INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR, OUR FOCUS SHIFTS TO MAXIMIZING THE BUSINESS STILL AVAILABLE IN 2026
Need Dates Calendar.
September remains our greatest opportunity following a recent short-term cancellation, and we have several outstanding need dates throughout the remainder of the year. Please keep Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa top of mind as you work with your clients—we're ready to get creative and capitalize on every opportunity.
*Green highlighted dates are the need dates.
Meet Your Team.
Diane Cash DIRECTOR, NATIONAL ACCOUNTS With an impressive 30 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry, Diane Cash has acquired a wealth of knowledge and excelled in various Sales roles, earning her current position as Director of National Accounts. Since joining our OBC team in 2015, Diane has consistently proven herself as one of our top sellers. Her journey has also allowed her to meet remarkable personalities like Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder, and Ashford & Simpson in person. When she’s not conquering the sales world, Diane loves nothing more than spending quality time with her family, twin sister, and embarking on exciting adventures with friends.
Barton on the Move. OUR TEAM HAS BEEN BUSY CONNECTING WITH CLIENTS AND SHOWCASING EVERYTHING OMNI BARTON CREEK RESORT & SPA HAS TO OFFER! Kristina recently returned from a Minnesota Sales Mission. The week included a spa experience for local clients, more than 20 client appointments on Tuesday, participation in the SITE education and reception focused on using AI in everyday business while preserving the value of the human touch, and an Omni-hosted Mississippi River cruise for more than 30 clients, highlighting the history of the Twin Cities. Brian Weatherman represented the resort at the SoCal Spring Here Comes Omni event, while Steve Manley traveled to Denver with our ALHI partners for a Regional Experience, connecting with more than 30 customers. Steve is also heading to Toronto for the CEMA Summit, where he'll participate in a pre-FAM at the Omni King Edward hosted by Terri Russell. Thank you to everyone supporting Omni Barton Creek across the country and continuing to build valuable relationships with our clients and partners!
Year to Date Productivity.
Our partnership with ALHI continues to deliver exceptional results. Year over year, we've grown from 1,842 room nights sold to 6,959, representing an impressive 278% increase. Rooms revenue has seen even greater growth, climbing from $567,452 to $2,545,044—an outstanding 349% increase over last year. Perhaps the most encouraging part of the story is that this growth hasn't come from a significant increase in lead volume. We've processed 284 leads this year compared to 267 last year, demonstrating that our teams are collaborating more effectively, converting more opportunities, and maximizing the business we're receiving. Looking ahead, we have our sights set on several exciting opportunities. Paul Howe is partnering with Brian Weatherman to secure Planet Ignite for February 2027, a 1,445-room-night program on highly sought-after dates. At the same time, Aretha Kelly is working alongside Diane Cash to bring the 2029 and 2030 IDC Fund Directors Conferences to Barton Creek— representing more than 1,600 room nights and $700,000 in rooms revenue.
Testimonials. We were all so impressed by this property and staff, we would love for you all to teach a class on hospitality to other properties! From the site visit through program execution, every department was friendly, helpful and shined for us and our attendees. Megan, Alix, Luisa, Dianna, Sandra, Shumari, Fernando, Chef Julio, Brian - everyone went above and beyond. We can't wait to come back!
The events team was absolutely incredible to work with - all members of the party helped me through out my meeting with various last minute requests and they never made me feel bad about it - they were happy and willing to help make my event management job easier. My only complaint is that we were not there long enough. Until next time!
This hotel and their teams are exceptional. They treat our team like family and we love doing events here! From the front drive, to reservations to banquets, this entire team is so exceptional! The same for the sales team and restaurant outlets. Everyone is so welcoming, caring and kind to our team.
The staff was all so helpful, responsive, and attentive. The venue was wonderful, well kept and beautiful. I felt very supported and taken care of throughout the event.
Everyone was so helpful throughout our stay! From our initial contact with planning to the very end, everyone on staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. For our team to only be there for 24 hours, we are grateful for the attention to detail from everyone on staff. The planning experience was 10/10!
Everyone from banquets to reservations to AV was wonderful to work with. The service level exceeded our expectations. Everyone I dealt with was kind, helpful, and prompt.
Fantastic staff, venue and food/beverage.
ALHI Top Performers.
JUNE WAS ANOTHER OUTSTANDING MON
FOR OUR ALHI PARTNERSHIP, WITH SEVE SIGNIFICANT WINS THAT CONTINUE TO B MOMENTUM FOR THE YEARS AHEAD
Highlights include AstraZeneca, secured by Janet Broomfield, Major L Goods Retail Summit, secured by Marnie Hock, Neurocrine Bioscien Suzy Symons, and Armanino Partner Rally, secured by Kimberly Depre programs representing more than 3,300 room nights and approximat rooms revenue.
These June victories build on an already remarkable year for ALHI and of our partnership, the quality of the opportunities being generated, an between our ALHI executives and the Omni Barton Creek sales team. Marnie, Suzy, and Kimberly for helping make June another tremendou
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YTD – TOTAL BOOKING VALUE
Marnie Hock Janet Bloomfield Shaun DiGiovacchino Kerri Matthews Kimberly Deprez Suzy Symons Shelley Bartle-Reed Brad Magarity Jennifer Shafer Kyle Lourie Staci Currie
$681,638 $561,000 $517,565 $485,303 $437,745 $380,619 $332,595 $294,980 $78,488 $28,994 $18,642
THANK YOU!