Salamander
Founder's Letter 2024
Welcome to the latest Issue
Since our last magazine published,
our company has been incredibly busy, including completing our rebranding as Salamander Collection and picking up numerous recognitions along the way.
We represent more than hotels and resorts; for the past decade, our unique culture of inclusion, kindness and warmth has created a genuine sense of belonging, which is why Salamander Collection is an even more fitting name for our company. My own personal values of honesty, authenticity, respect and passion have always provided our guiding direction, and these were highlighted in my memoir, “Walk Through Fire,” which chronicles my unusual journey into the hospitality industry – which I fell in love with from the very first moment. I have appreciated every media appearance and book talk, where I was able to explain all the reasons hospitality helps connect beauty, culture and comfort.
Most recently, we were extraordinarily delighted and humbled that Salamander Middleburg received separate Five-Star awards from Forbes Travel Guide for accommodations, spa and dining – making the property one of only five in the U.S. and 13 worldwide with these designations. Additionally, Hotel Bennett in Charleston, S.C., and Half Moon in Jamaica retained their Four-Star awards, making them among the most decorated properties in their regions, while we have undertaken significant enhancement projects at Aspen Meadows Resort, Innisbrook Resort in Tampa Bay, Fla., and Salamander Washington DC. Finally, the first homeowners have now moved in at Residences at Salamander, our first branded luxury real estate development.
None of the accolades we have achieved would be possible without our dedicated service professionals, who have developed the sense of belonging we have created in each of our destinations. Whether you are in Aspen; Montego Bay; Washington, D.C.; Tampa Bay; Charleston or Middleburg, when you feel accepted and surrounded by comfortable luxury, you know you’ve arrived at Salamander Collection.
I hope you enjoy the stories contained within these pages, and that the insight helps you further enjoy a visit to one of our locations.
Welcome home,
Sheila Johnson
Founder and CEO
Salamander Collection
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