Seasoned hospitality leader Scott Robbins brings decades of resort experience across the U.S. and Caribbean to the beloved St. Pete Beach property.
ST. PETE BEACH, Florida (June 6, 2025) – TradeWinds Resort is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Robbins as Managing Director. With over three decades of leadership experience, Robbins brings a wealth of experience in opening and operating large-scale, award-winning resorts across the Caribbean and the U.S. His proven track record and strategic vision make him the ideal leader for one of St. Pete-Clearwater’s most cherished family-friendly beachfront destinations.
Most recently, he served as Complex General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Orlando and Embassy Suites Condo Hotel, where he successfully managed a multi-faceted destination property featuring hotels, retail, restaurants, entertainment venues, and a state-of-the-art water park. Prior to that, Robbins held senior leadership roles with Aimbridge Hospitality, Sandals Resorts, and Wyndham Hotels, overseeing the launch and operation of numerous high-profile resorts in Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos.
“We’re excited to welcome Scott Robbins to the TradeWinds family,” said Travis Johnson, Hotel Manager at TradeWinds Resort. “Scott brings an extraordinary depth of experience in launching and managing world-class resorts across both domestic and international markets. His proven leadership, innovative approach to hospitality and unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction make him an outstanding addition to TradeWinds.”
“I’m honored to join the remarkable team at TradeWinds,” said Robbins. “TradeWinds Resort has earned its reputation as a beloved destination on the Gulf Coast, known for its vibrant energy and warm hospitality. I’m excited to build on that tradition while identifying new ways to improve the guest experience.”
In his new role, Robbins will oversee the full spectrum of operations across TradeWinds Resort’s expansive 40-acre beachfront property. This includes strategic leadership of more than 700 guest rooms and villas, nine pools, 16 diverse food and beverage outlets, 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, and a wide range of recreational amenities. Known for its iconic floating water park and the three-story High Tide Water Slide, TradeWinds is a premier family-friendly destination on St. Pete Beach. With a background in managing large-scale resorts, multi-unit operations and complex hospitality developments—including hotels, condo-hotels, vacation clubs, entertainment venues and water parks—Robbins is uniquely positioned to drive performance, enhance guest experiences, and lead continued innovation at the property.
About TradeWinds Resort
TradeWinds Resort is located directly on 40 acres of sugary white sands of award-winning St. Pete Beach in Florida where it is home to distinct hotel properties: Island Grand and RumFish Beach. TradeWinds Resort offers limitless beachfront recreation, sumptuous dining, activities and experiences for guests of all ages and world-class meetings and events facilities. For more information on the TradeWinds Resort, visit JustLetGo.com or call (866) JUST LET GO (587-8538).
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