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Ocala, FL – On Monday, March 23, HDG Legacy joined with partners, Ocala municipal representatives, investors, family and friends to celebrate the groundbreaking for the 𝗔𝗖 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮. This six-story, 176-room hotel is slated for completion in January 2027 and will serve as a premier destination for business and leisure travelers seeking…

Ocala, FL - On March 20, HDG Legacy hosted the official opening celebration for the Staybridge Suites Ocala-Near Equestrian-Aquatics on March 20. Although the hotel has been welcoming guests since August 21, 2025, this event formally commemorates its opening and its impact on the community. Ideally situated just minutes from the World Equestrian Center and…

At HDG Legacy, our General Managers are the CEOs of their hotels. They are essential to each property, balancing the day to day demands of hotel operations with the strategic and financial responsibilities required to run a successful business. GM Day is an annual celebration that recognizes our General Managers for their leadership, commitment, and…

Ocala, FL - HDG Legacy is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG, completed on December 19, 2025, in partnership with two highly respected investment partners. The company extends its appreciation to the sellers and to our team for their collaboration in facilitating a smooth and successful transition.…

Welcome to part 3 of 3 in our article series about how Legacy develops our hotels. In this final part, we’re taking a look at how we set up the project, and the team, for the long term. By thoughtfully managing the transition from construction to full operation, we’re confirming that each hotel is positioned…

This Thanksgiving, we had more than one reason to celebrate. Our Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75, HDG Legacy's oldest property, has achieved an outstanding milestone with a net promoter score nearly three times higher than the Howard Johnson brand average of 15. The Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75 now holds an…

We are excited to share that HDG Legacy has officially earned the Great Place to Work® Certification, a recognition that carries special meaning because it comes directly from our team members. As a people-centric organization, this is a wonderful honor that we're excited to share. What This Certification Says About the Culture at HDG Legacy…

Welcome back to our 3-part article series about how Legacy develops our hotels.  Here, in Part 2, we share the steps involved in executing each hotel development project. While each is unique, having a strong road map with timelines and a vision for the leadership team, is critical to keeping everything organized and on schedule. …

Florida continues to shine on the national stage. Recently, CNBC and U.S. News & World Report recognized Florida as having the #1 state economy in 2025. Now, USA Today has added to the momentum, ranking three Florida cities (Tampa, Orlando, and Miami) among the top five U.S. retirement destinations for 2025. For us at HDG…

Ocala, FL – Staybridge Suites Ocala-Near Equestrian-Aquatics, an IHG Hotel, is now officially open, bringing a new extended-stay option to one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions. Located minutes from the World Equestrian Center and the Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (FAST) facility, the property is ideally positioned to serve the needs of business travelers, medical visitors,…

HDG Legacy, founded in 2022, is a division of HDG Hotels. At Legacy, we focus most prominently on development and management of properties to hold long-term in markets that we know. HDG Legacy is not about the number of rooms or hotels we manage, but about how our values, our people, our guests, our community,…