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Five BENCHMARK® Resorts Receive Condé Nast Traveler’s Prestigious “2021 Readers’ Choice Award”
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company. | October 28, 2021
Travelers Recognize Luxury Resorts in Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Texas and Vermont The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, October 2021 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, is honored to announce that five of its luxury resorts have been named to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards list for 2021. A coveted consumer travel award for hotels, resorts, airlines and destinations around the globe, the Readers’ Choice Awards are presented annually in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The extraordinary Benchmark resorts achieving the list in 2021 are located in unique destinations, spanning the mo...
BENCHMARK® Raises the Bar on Sustainable Dining, Partnering With Two Environmental Brand Leaders, Verlasso and Revol
BENCHMARK, a global hospitality company | September 27, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas — September 27, 2021 — Sustainable fish farming in ocean waters, environmental preservation, and a healthful, delicious salmon served on stylish and eco-friendly French dinnerware unite in two new partnerships forged by BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company. Noted brand leaders in sustainable practices, Verlasso and Revol join Benchmark in its ongoing efforts to provide carefully sourced, healthful and environmentally responsible food, coupled with an exceptional guest experience. Verlasso is a salmon brand, sustainably farmed in Chile’s Patagonian region. The company farms salmon by taking th...
The University of Chicago Announces Newest Addition to South Side Campus: The David Rubenstein Forum Now Open for Booking
BENCHMARK® | November 19, 2020
The Forum Joins Portfolio of BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company (Chicago, IL) November 19, 2020 -- The University of Chicago proudly announces that the David Rubenstein Forum, an innovative new meeting facility on its iconic South Side campus, is now open for booking. The Forum provides a dynamic convening hub for the kind of rigorous inquiry, vigorous debate, and academic collaboration that defines the University of Chicago, and makes it a destination for scholars, students, thought leaders and dignitaries from around the world. The building, designed by the acclaimed New York architecture firm of Diller Scofidio + Renfro and t...
Introducing Curator Hotel & Resort Collection From Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and Six Industry-Leading Hotel Operators
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection | November 17, 2020
BETHESDA, Md.--November 17, 2020-- Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) and six industry-leading hotel operators today jointly announced the launch of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, a hand-selected collection of small brands and independent lifestyle hotels and resorts worldwide. Curator's distinct owner-centric platform offers an alternative for independent lifestyle hotels looking to strengthen their performance, providing them with best-in-class agreements, services, and technology, while allowing them to retain their unique identity. Created by owners and operators, Curator gives its members the power to compete together on their o...
BENCHMARK® Names Reginald Campbell Director of Food & Beverage for Villas of Grand Cypress
Villas of Grand Cypress | March 14, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, March 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Reginald Campbell director of food & beverage for Villas of Grand Cypress, a Gemstone Collection property located in Orlando, Florida. Mark Cox, BENCHMARK's general manager at the resort, made the announcement. "I am very pleased to welcome Reginald to his new position here at Villas of Grand Cypress, and to our leadership team," said Mr. Cox. "He comes to his new role with a solid background in food and beverage operations gained over many years, as well as a keen understanding of the Orlando resort market. We look forwar...
BENCHMARK® Names Bethany Hopp Controller for The Nautical Beachfront Resort
March 12, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, March 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Bethany Hopp controller for The Nautical Beachfront Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Frank Casarez, Benchmark's general manager for the resort, made the announcement. "It is a pleasure to welcome Bethany to our resort," said Mr. Casarez. "She brings vast experience and financial acumen to her new position with us, as well as a keen understanding of our resort destination. She is a wonderful addition to our executive team." Bethany Hopp brings more than two decades of experienc...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Chris Audia Area Director of Marketing
March 6, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, March 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Chris Audia area director of marketing. Ted Davis, Benchmark's chief sales and marketing officer, made the announcement. "It is a pleasure to announce Chris' promotion within our company," said Mr. Davis. "He has done a superb job with his previous responsibilities, which has resulted in success for his properties and the winning of important industry awards. We look forward to his continued success in this expanded role." Chris Audia's new position with Benchmark represents a promotion for him within the leading independent h...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Adds The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark to Its Operating Portfolio
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, | January 22, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, January 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has added The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark(www.thekartrite.com) to its expanding Benchmark Resorts & Hotels brand operating portfolio. Located in Monticello, in New York's Catskill Mountains, the new property will open in March 2019 on 1,600 wooded acres, the site of the Resorts World Catskills entertainment complex. The new luxury hotel will include a state-of-the-art, two-acre indoor waterpark with activities and amenities geared to family fun. The hotel and indoor waterpark will also feature multiple dining options, a rel...
