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BENCHMARK® Appoints Anthony Berkau General Manager for Willows Lodge
Willows Lodge | March 25, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas - March 25, 2021 - BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Anthony Berkau general manager for Willows Lodge, a Gemstone Collection property located in Woodinville, Washington State’s renowned wine country. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s president & COO, made the announcement. "It is with great pleasure that I formally announce Anthony’s latest promotion within our company and at this remarkable property,” said Mr. Champion. “He brings strong leadership skills to his new role and solid management experience that he uses to drive positive change, consistently elevating guest servi...
The Top 10 Trends Impacting and Transforming Meetings in 2021
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company | March 1, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas - March 1, 2021 - BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, announces the Ten Top Trends that are impacting and transforming meetings in 2021. The trends were observed by Benchmark’s portfolio of 80 meeting hotels, resorts and conference centers located coast to coast. Benchmark is the leading U.S.-based independent hospitality management company, operating award-winning properties within its Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, Gemstone Collection and Benchmark Conference Centers brands. Benchmark’s 2021 meeting trends were announced by Eric Gavin, chief sales officer. “If there’s one thing we l...
BENCHMARK® Names Robert E. Booth Director of Sales & Marketing for The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa | December 14, 2020
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, December 2020… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Robert E. Booth director of sales and marketing for The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, a Gemstone Collection property located in Manchester Village, Vermont. Jay Sheldon, Benchmark’s general manager at the resort, made the announcement. "I am very pleased to welcome Rob to Benchmark and to The Equinox,” said Mr. Sheldon. “He brings first rate sales leadership experience to the resort and will be an important part of the property’s success going forward, and actively serve on our executive team.” Robert Booth previously he...
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® 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...
Hit the Slopes, Save Up to 50% With Perfect Powder Ski Getaways!
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® | October 21, 2019
Five Premier Resorts Offer Epic Savings on Lift tickets, Accommodations, Dining, Rental The Woodlands (Houston), Texas (October 2019) – Snow Bunny beginners, downhill racers, freestyling snowboarders, and snowmobilers can hit the slopes at savings of up to 50% with the Perfect Powder Ski Vacations promotion from Benchmark Resorts & Hotels and Gemstone Collection. Throughout ski season, major discounts are offered on lift tickets, guest room accommodations, dining, equipment rental from five leading mountain resorts in California, Colorado, Vermont and Wyoming. Each luxury property offers exceptional facilities including full-service ...
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...
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels and Gemstone Collection Launch Summer Cyber Sale Offers Up to 50% OFF Accommodations and Services
May 15, 2019
Book from May 24 – May 31 for Summer Travel Savings at 33 Hotels and Resorts The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, May 2019 …Vacationers can celebrate the summer season with exceptional travel values at luxury hotel and resort properties from Gemstone Collection and Benchmark Resorts & Hotels. During Summer Cyber Week from Friday, May 24 through midnight on Friday, May 31, 2019, travelers can choose from over 33 award-winning hotels in America's and the Caribbean's most exciting destinations. These outstanding values of up to 50% off span guest rooms, spa treatments, dining and cooking classes, mountain adventures, air tours and golf on...
