OMNI HILTON HEAD OCEANFRONT RESORT OPENS XO SPORTS SPIRITS

Hilton Head Island’s Newest Sports Bar Features Numerous Big Screen TVs and Local Flavor

HILTON HEAD, South Carolina (March 08, 2016) — Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, the beachfront paradise resort reflecting South Carolina’s rich Lowcountry heritage, announced today the opening of XO Sports Spirits, a high-energy sports bar offering a new refreshed menu, local craft beers and classic cocktails.

The upscale resort transformed XO Lounge into Hilton Head Island’s newest sports bar as part of its ongoing mission to provide exceptional experiences for locals and guests. XO Sports Spirits has a completely new look and feel. The casual upscale venue displays a new seating arrangement from the Restoration Hardware collection, unique sports-themed artwork and decorative lighting. Perfect for the casual viewer or the sporting enthusiast, the sports bar now features 13 big-screens, including 79 inch TV, and indoor shuffle board.

“Hilton Head Island has had a need for a new sports bar venue for quite some time,” said Warren Woodard, director of sales and marketing at Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort. “With the opening of XO Sports Spirits, we welcome all locals to stop by our resort grounds to experience the best Lowcountry flavors and atmosphere just steps away from the Atlantic, while watching their favorite teams.”

The XO Sports Spirits offers local and traditional menu items. Guests can sample anything from Halftime bites such as chicken wings, pig skins and pimento beer cheese dip to signature burgers, authentic sandwiches and tasty flatbreads. The extensive drink menu offers wines by the glass, signature cocktails and local craft beer such as Red Hare, Long Day Lager, Holy City, Pilsner, Palmetto, Pale Ale, Foothills, Hoppyum, IPA and more.

Restaurant hours are open daily until 1 a.m. More information about XO Sports Spirits, menu items and reservations may be found at omnihiltonhead.com or by calling 1-800-The-Omni. Travelers or media can also follow Omni Hotels & Resorts at www.Facebook.com/OmniHotels and Twitter.com/OmniHotels.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. With over 20 world-class golf courses and award-winning spa retreats, to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its distinguished, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company’s “Power of One” associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations and travel publications and was ranked “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upper Upscale Hotel Chains” in the J.D. Power 2015 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.