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BENCHMARK Shares Five Trends Transforming Meetings in 2020
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company. | February 3, 2020
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 3, 2020 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, announces Five Trends that will Transform Meetings in 2020. The trends have been observed by its diverse portfolio of meeting properties located coast to coast. Benchmark is the leading U.S.-based independent hospitality management company, operating 80 award-winning hotels, resorts, and conference centers within its Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, Gemstone Collection and Benchmark Conference Centers brands. Benchmark’s 2020 meeting trends were announced by Ted Davis, chief sales and marketing officer. "We’ve seen this coming, but in 2020 mi...
BENCHMARK® Wins Nine Prestigious 2018 HSMAI Adrian Awards
HSMAI | November 11, 2019
Global Awards Recognize Achievements in Web Design, Destination Marketing, PR The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, November 2018 … Competitive, highly coveted and a tribute to the travel industry’s creative genius, the HSMAI Adrian Awards set the standard for excellence in global travel marketing. The prestigious Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies from the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) are drawn from over 1100 entries in the fields of branding, web design, public relations, social media and destination marketing. This year, BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, was recognized for achievements in nine cat...
BENCHMARK® Adds Manor Vail Lodge to Its Colorado Portfolio
Vail, Colorado | November 4, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, November 4, 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, is expanding its Colorado portfolio with the addition today of Manor Vail Lodge located in historic Vail. The year ‘round resort is set in the heart of the storied village, at the foot of Vail Mountain’s Golden Peak. Manor Vail Lodge is now a part of Benchmark’s prestigious Gemstone Collection. It joins Benchmark’s Garden of the Gods Resort and Club in Colorado Springs and Tivoli Lodge, also located in Vail. “We are delighted to add another of Colorado’s premier resorts to Benchmark’s portfolio and to expand the number of mou...
BENCHMARK® Promotes Shaun Griffin to Regional Director of Finance
Benchmark | August 20, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, August 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has promoted Shaun Griffin to the position of regional director of finance. Mr. Griffin’s responsibilities will include overseeing the financial operations of several of Benchmark’s Florida properties, including Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa, Cardozo South Beach, Beachwalk Elite Hotel and Resort, and Marenas Beach Resort. Kirk Jones, chief financial officer, made the announcement. “It is an honor to congratulate Shaun on his promotion and his new position within our company,” said Mr. Jones. “He has proven to be exceptional...
BENCHMARK® Names Tyler Alden Wine Director and Restaurant Outlets Manager for Willows Lodge, Woodinville, Washington
Willows Lodge | August 12, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, August 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Tyler Alden wine director and restaurant outlets manager for Willows Lodge and its signature restaurant, Barking Frog. A member of the Gemstone Collection, the award-winning property is located in Woodinville, within Washington State’s renowned wine country. Denny Fitzpatrick, managing director, made the announcement. “We are thrilled to have Tyler join us,” said Mr. Fitzpatrick, “and to innovate and lead our extensive wine program here at Willows Lodge in beautiful Woodinville Wine Country. “From everyday pairings in Barking Frog...
Benchmark Chefs Light Up the Summer During National Grilling Month
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® | July 2, 2019
Eight Sizzling Recipes from Coast to Coast The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, July 2019 … It’s the steak and the sizzle, the tang of a barbecue sauce and marvelous marinades made with the bite of a pepper or the sweetness of a fresh peach. It’s the Catch of the Day, reeled in just this morning and the snap of a cold beer opening. It’s the smoky aroma of a Texas Barbecue brisket that transforms a suburban patio into a home on the range. It’s July, National Grilling Month and Americans will be firing up grills of every size this summer, celebrating the season with friends and family. Inspiring the festivities are eight leading chefs fro...
Tax Relief Travel Getaways & Offers with Up to 40% Savings & More - Benchmark Resorts & Hotels and Gemstone Collection Put the Fun Bac
April 8, 2019
12 Luxury Hotels & Resorts in the U.S. Participate in Tax Day Relief The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, April 2019 … Twelve luxury properties from Benchmark Resorts & Hotels and Gemstone Collection are providing relief from the agony this tax season with Benchmark's Tax Relief Travel Getaways & Offers. Featuring a wide-range of exclusive savings, extraordinary values, and resort credits, weary taxpayers can save up to 40% on luxury guest rooms, spa treatments, outdoor recreation and culinary offerings. Guests can find rewarding relief after filing their new 1040 returns at destinations that span urban legends, mountain ...
BENCHMARK® Names Shayd Pecor Director of Facilities for The Essex Resort and Spa, A Gemstone Collection Property
March 11, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, March 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Shayd Pecor director of facilities for The Essex - Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa, a Gemstone Collection property located in Essex, Vermont. Lisa Fasbender, BENCHMARK's acting general manager at the resort, made the announcement. "It is with pleasure that I welcome Shayd to The Essex," said Ms. Fasbender. He brings with him a broad background in facilities management that will benefit our resort in a significant way. We are pleased to have him as part of our executive team." Shayd Pecor comes to The Essex with 30 years of...
