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Golf Business: “People are looking for unique experiences,” says Prem Devadas, president of Salamander Hospitality, the parent company of Innisbrook Resort in Tarpon Springs, Florida. “They’re looking for a variety of things to do that can satisfy the entire family. There really is this very interesting trend toward generational travel that’s pretty exciting, where grandparents, parents and grandchildren are choosing to go places where they can all be together.”

Philadelphia Inquirer: Once a plantation home, Woodlands is a stately Georgian red brick, fronted with a six-columned white portico topped with a triangular pediment. It's elegant, yet welcoming.

Charlotte Post: Sheila Johnson is a no-nonsense person who talks about BET the same way she talks about everything else – with candor and bluntness.

Golf Business: Prem Devadas, president of Salamander Hospitality, the parent company of Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort, is a 25-year veteran of the hospitality industry. Devadas recently took time to share his thoughts on the golf and travel market.

Golf Magazine: The course jumped five spots to 79th in the top 100 ranking, and is rated among the top five in Florida.

Discover South Carolina: Woodlands Inn in Summerville continues to win awards, and the latest are recognition from Travel + Leisure magazine readers and Fodor’s travel guides.

USA Today: Less than 2 miles inland from Palm Harbor in the northern area lies Innisbrook, a premier golf community and a major second-home draw. Spanning nearly 1,000 acres on Lake Tarpon, Innisbrook has four golf courses, including the highly ranked Copperhead, which is home to the annual Transitions Championship on the PGA Tour.

CharlestonChicks.com: (video) Woodlands Inn held a summer fashion luncheon on Friday, July 23.

BlackAids.org: Salamander Hospitality CEO Johnson traveled from her Virginia home to Vienna this week to introduce the film to an international audience at the International HIV/AIDS conference. The bulk of the estimated 25,000 attendees from around the world have no idea about the severity of the problem in the nation’s capital.

Fresh, The Movie: With a focus on healthy cuisine and an endless assortment of high-quality fresh ingredients, Market Salamander is attracting patrons near and far. The market offers an unrivaled selection of seasonal produce, prime aged meats, fresh caught seafood, artisanal cheeses, homemade breads, fresh baked pastries, boutique wines, and imported packaged goods.