The St. Joe Company Has Been Recognized as the 2023 Multi-brand Developer of the Year in the Hilton Americas Development Awards

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The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) has been recognized as the 2023 Multi-brand Developer of the Year in the Hilton Americas Development Awards for opening new properties like the Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort and the Home2 Suites by Hilton Santa Rosa Beach. The company's hotel portfolio now includes 12 hotels with a total of 1,298 rooms.

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• St. Joe Company awarded as the Multi-brand Developer of the Year in the 2023 Hilton Americas Development Awards.
• Recognition for opening Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort and Home2 Suites by Hilton Santa Rosa Beach.
• St. Joe's hotel portfolio now includes 12 hotels with a total of 1,298 rooms.
• Positive impact on the hospitality industry and guest experience.
• Acknowledgment of St. Joe's collaboration with Key International, Inc. at the Embassy Suites property.

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PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe” or the “Company”) announces it has been recognized as the “Multi-Brand Developer of the Year” in the 2023 Hilton Americas Development Awards. The annual awards recognize the achievements of owners, development partners and hotel teams in the Americas across several categories. St. Joe was selected for this award in recognition of the opening of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort and the Home2 Suites by Hilton Santa Rosa Beach in 2023.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Being recognized by Hilton, a global leader in hospitality, is very gratifying,” said Patrick Murphy, Senior Vice President of Hospitality for St. Joe. “Our entire team, as well as Key International, Inc., our joint venture partner at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort, were instrumental in opening these new properties. Seeing guests enjoy the hotels and make new vacation memories makes it all worth it. This award is an added bonus that we will share with our associates who have put in so much work and continue to do so.”

Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort began welcoming guests in April 2023. The 255-suite resort is located in the popular Pier Park shopping and entertainment district with unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico available from each of its five floors. Since its opening, guests have been treated to the resort’s gulf-view pool complex and multiple restaurants. Vue 55, the fifth-floor open-air event venue, has hosted numerous private events as well as a daily cocktail reception.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Santa Rosa Beach opened its doors in June 2023 in close proximity to the iconic Scenic Highway 30A corridor and the area’s pristine white-sand beaches. In addition to its 107 guest suites, the hotel features a pool, a fitness center and a business center.

These Hilton properties are among the five new hotels that St. Joe opened in 2023. The Company’s hotel portfolio now includes 12 hotels with a total of 1,298 rooms.

For more information on the hotels St. Joe opened in 2023, click here.

About The St. Joe Company

The St. Joe Company is a real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. The Company intends to use existing assets for residential, hospitality and commercial ventures. St. Joe has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements. The Company actively seeks higher and better uses for its real estate assets through a range of development activities. More information about the Company can be found on its website at www.joe.com. On a regular basis, the Company releases a video showing progress on projects in development or under construction. See https://www.joe.com/video-gallery for more information.

©2024 The St Joe Company. “JOE^®”, “St. Joe^®”, the “Taking Flight Design^®”, and “St. Joe (and Taking Flight Design)^®” are registered service marks of The St. Joe Company or its affiliates.

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St. Joe Investor Relations Contact:

Marek Bakun

Chief Financial Officer

1-866-417-7132

marek.bakun@joe.com

St. Joe Media Relations Contact:

Mary Beth Lovingood

Corporate Director of Marketing

1-850-231-6583

marybeth.lovingood@joe.com

Source: The St. Joe Company

FAQ

What award did the St. Joe Company receive in the 2023 Hilton Americas Development Awards?

The St. Joe Company received the Multi-brand Developer of the Year award in the 2023 Hilton Americas Development Awards.

What new properties contributed to St. Joe Company winning the award?

The opening of Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort and Home2 Suites by Hilton Santa Rosa Beach contributed to St. Joe Company winning the award.

How many hotels does St. Joe Company currently have in its portfolio?

St. Joe Company currently has 12 hotels in its portfolio with a total of 1,298 rooms.

When did Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort start welcoming guests?

Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort started welcoming guests in April 2023.

What amenities can guests enjoy at Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort?

Guests at Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort can enjoy a gulf-view pool complex, multiple restaurants, and the fifth-floor open-air event venue, Vue 55.