S A L A M A N D E R
A NEW DAWN OVER HALF MOON
DearSalamanderServiceProfessionals:
IthasbeenanincrediblequarterforSalamanderCollection.Withthepoignantreopeningof HalfMoon,twointernationallybroadcastgolftournamentsandmoreexcitingmilestoneson theimmediatehorizon,wethoughtthiswouldbeaperfecttimetoprovideyouwithan updateonourcompany.
Onbehalfofourentireteam,thankyouforallthatyoudotoprovideourguestsand memberswiththestellarSalamanderExperiencetheyhavecometoknowandlove
Yours in hospitality,
Sheila Johnson, Prem Devadas, Dale Pelletier, Theresa Silo, Tracey Slavonia and George Terpilowski
Asyouknow,followingthepassageofHurricaneMelissainOctober2025,HalfMoontemporarilyclosed, allowingtimetothoughtfullyrestoreandrenovate,andalsotofocusonthewellbeingandrecoveryofour hundreds of team members. We thank all of you who contributed to the fundraising campaign, which totaledmorethan$500,000toassistourincredibleserviceprofessionals.
On April 2, we celebrated the resort’s reopening of Eclipse at Half Moon with a vibrant and unique ceremony, where dignitaries flipped convention on its head and applauded the staff and accompanying bandintothehotelfirstasasignofrespect.Additionally,HalfMoon’snewlyreimaginedVillasaswellas numerous amenities reopened, including the spa, golf course, racquet facility, children’s village and more.AsJamaica’shighest-ratedresort,thismarksasignificantmilestoneinthecountry’spost–Hurricane Melissarecovery,andtheHalfMoonteam,ledbyShernetteCrichton,whowaspromotedtoManaging Director in recognition of her leadership under hard-to-fathom circumstances, performed heroic work readyingthepropertyforguests.Additionallegacyaccommodationoptionswillreopenlaterthisyear.
PGA NATIONAL RESORT
In February, PGA National Resort’s Championship Course staged its 20th PGA TOUR event: The Cognizant Classic, the first stop on the Florida Swing and one of the most memorable TOUR event finishes in recent memory. Former Open Championship winner Shane Lowry comfortably led before fallingvictimtoTheBearTrap,allowingNicoEchavarriatotakethetitle.Therearealsoexcitingand substantial improvements being made at the resort, including renovations to public spaces, a redesignoftheformerEstatesCourseandtheconstructionofanewpool.
“This is the best I’ve seen this course in my 15-20 years playing here.”
–BrooksKoepka,Five-timeMajorChampionship Winner
“It’s a tournament I always enjoy playing every year...I really like this golf course and am happy to be here.”
–ShaneLowry
OpenChampionshipWinner
PLAYERPRAISE
“It’s a tough golf course. It doesn’t let you get comfortable really at any stage, and I think that’s unique about this place.”
–SeamusPower,PGATOURWinner
“These greens are perfect.”
–AustinSmotherman,PGATOUR Professional
“The Bear Trap played harder today than any of the other three days...it’s a hard tournament to close. It’s not easy to have a lead coming down the stretch on this course.”
–NicoEchavarria,2026Cognizant ClassicWinner
BLOSSOMING
Thisyear’sPeakCherryBlossomBloominWashingtonD.C.wasastunningone,andSalamander Washington DC, with its proximity to the tidal basin, once again perfectly attracted visitors during this beautiful window In fact, the hotel has its own Cherry Blossom trees in its outdoor courtyard fromwhichguestscantakeadedicatedwalkwayovertoviewthehundredsofotherssurrounding the nation’s national monuments. Throughout 2026, and especially in July, Washington, D.C. will captureworldwideattentionthroughavarietyofinitiativescelebratingAmerica’s250 birthdayand the hotel, led by new Managing Director Bertrand Mangeot, continues a very busy stretch of business Additionally,oursignaturerestaurant,DōgonbyKwameOnwuachi,continuestorackup the accolades, including Best New Restaurant in America by Yelp, and on the Best New RestaurantslistforbothNewYorkTimesandBonAppetit.AnewmenuforDōgonhasjustlaunched. th
CHAMPIONS POOL
ON APRIL 17, SHEILA JOHNSON WILL FORMALLY OPEN SALAMANDER MIDDLEBURG’S SPECTACULAR NEW CHAMPIONS POOL. THIS LANDMARK AMENITY – WHICH REPRESENTS A VIBRANT NEW CHAPTER FOR OUR TRIPLE FORBES FIVE-STAR RESORT – REIMAGINES THE TRADITIONAL RESORT POOL SETTING AS A MULTI TIERED, NATURAL EXPERIENCE DESIGNED FOR CONNECTION, REPLETE WITH FAMILY AND ADULT POOL DECKS, DEDICATED SPECIAL EVENTOPTIONS,ANDANEWOUTDOORDININGVENUE:THESTIRRUPCUP.ITISACCESSIBLE EXCLUSIVELYTORESORTGUESTSANDRESIDENCESATSALAMANDERHOMEOWNERS.
INNISBROOK
This year’s Valspar Championship at Innisbrook’s Copperhead Course was one of the most successful in recent memory. This year’s final stop on the Florida Swing marked the 25th year of holding a PGA TOUR event at Innisbrook: crowds were large, the weather was perfectandthecoursereceiveduniversalaccolades.Thetournamentwaswonwithabirdie on the last hole by Matt Fitzpatrick, and on the Saturday evening, over 10,000 people gatheredonthedrivingrangeforaconcertfeaturingcountrymusicstarsLeeBriceandTyler Hubbard.
“This golf course, it's a perfectly designed golf course, if you get out of position it's going to punish you.”
–BrandtSnedeker
2026President’sCupCaptain,TeamUSA
“I think I've always enjoyed the challenge. That's kind of why I've been back the last few years. It's tough. It's a tough course. I think it's sort of stood the test of time.”
–XanderSchauffele,Two-timeMajor ChampionshipWinner
PLAYERPRAISE
“I love this place…I love coming here. I think it's one of the most underrated courses that we have, that we play…it's a place that I enjoy playing because I think it's an old school kind of design.”
–JustinThomas,Two-timePGA ChampionshipWinner
“I think the golf course is obviously great. It's a great test. Guys want to play good golf courses, tough golf courses.”
–MattFitzpatrick,USOpenWinnerand 2026ValsparChampionshipWinner
“I love this golf course and I think it's a really good test. It's one of those courses, especially with all the ball rollback stuff I think this is a golf course that will, that has stood the test of time…I think it's a great tournament, great golf course.”
–ViktorHovland,2025Valspar ChampionshipWinner
AN OPENING VIEW
Overthepastseveralmonths,wehaveundertakenPhaseOneofsignificantimprovementsat ournewestproperty,TheInnatMiddletonPlace,whichoverlooksthescenicAshleyRiverand neighbors the renowned Middleton Place National Historic Landmark – home to the oldest landscapedgardensinAmerica.Thisincludessubstantiallandscapingwork,whichhasopened up numerous river views from many of the 55 spacious rooms, and restored the Inn’s modern exterior architecture to its original condition, which won the American Institute of Architects’highestawardswhenitwasbuilt.AsthehomeofArthurMiddleton,whowasoneof the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, there will also be a variety of impactful America 250 programming, including the opportunity to view a rare silk edition of thatsameDeclarationofIndependence.
ON TOP & ICONIC
WITH ITS SALES TEAM RECOGNIZED AS SALAMANDER’S TOP PERFORMING GROUP FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE TIME AT OUR ANNUAL KICKOFF EVENT IN JANUARY, HOTEL BENNETT BEGAN 2026 STRONGLY AND HAS CONTINUED TO SET AN INCREDIBLE PACE WITH ADR AND OCCUPANCY,DESPITEACHANGINGHOTELCITYSCAPEANDCOMPETITIVESET.THEHOTELALSO RECENTLY RECEIVED A STELLAR ACCOLADE FROM ESQUIRE BEING NAMED TO THE MAGAZINE’S LISTOFMOSTICONICHOTELSOFALLTIME.LIKESALAMANDERMIDDLEBURG,HOTELBENNETT HAS ALSO BEEN HONORED WITH A PRESTIGIOUS MICHELIN KEY AND ALSO RECENTLY APPOINTED A NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF, MATTHEW KRUEGER, WHO IS IN THE PROCESS OF WORKING TO RECONFIGURE CULINARY OFFERINGS AT SEVERAL OUTLETS, INCLUDING THE ROOFTOPBARANDPOOLFIATLUX
WELLNESS ON THE HORIZON
WorkingwithAspenMeadows’ownersTheAspenInstitute,wehaveofficiallysubmittedplans to the City of Aspen’s Historic Preservation Committee to develop a world-class Wellness Centeronthegroundsoftheresort.ThisnewWellnessCenterisbeingdesignedtoenrichour guests’andmembers’journeys,expandofferings,andcreateabeautifulandinspiringspace forwellnessandconnection.Whiletheprojecttimelineisnotyetfinalized,andissubjectto Cityreviewandapproval,weanticipateconstructionstartingin2027.ByleveragingtheAspen Institute’sglobalnetwork,andSalamander’sexpertiseinoperatingrenownedretreats,weaim to curate life-enhancing experiences through world-class experts and strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology and innovation, and a holistic approach to sustainable, accessible wellness.Additionally,theresorthasappointedanewexecutivechef:JustinKalaluhi.
WHISPERS ETERNALLY
“The Salamander holds deep symbolic meaning for me. This remarkable creature, long associated with resilience, finds strength in some of the most challenging environments and emerges not just intact but transformed.”
–SheilaJohnson