Marina Bar & Grill at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort earns coveted 2016 Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor

02/06/2016 08:44

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Marina Bar & Grill announced today that it has been awarded the 2016 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

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"We are very proud of Marina Bar & Grill for earning the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor," said Robert Kallmeyer, director of operations at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. "This award truly represents the voice of the customer, and this accolade is evidence of the hard work and dedication of our staff."

"With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honors hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers," said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. "This recognition helps customers identify restaurants that regularly deliver great service. TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travelers feel more confident in their decisions."

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

About Marina Bar & Grill
Marina Bar & Grill is located at the Baytowne Marina at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay. Follow Marina Bar & Grill on Facebook for the latest events and news.

About Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a major destination for all seasons and all ages, and was named the #1 Resort on Florida's Emerald Coast. The resort invites guests to a world of 2,400 acres and 30 charming neighborhoods featuring more than 1,250 vacation rentals, condominiums, villas, town homes and the best in hotel accommodations. As a member of Visit South Walton and Visit Florida, the resort features more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 113-slip marina, a fitness center and spa, meeting space and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a charming pedestrian village with events, shopping, dining and nightlife. People are invited to download Sandestin's APP for iPhone and Android devices, or become a Facebook Fan or Twitter follower for the latest events and news.

Media Contacts:
Susan Baker, Marketing and Communications – Business Units
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
susanbaker@sandestin.com
850.267.8263