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Benchmark Hospitality International Appoints Les Utley General Manager
for Hotel Contessa in San Antonio, Texas


The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, December 2012 … Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Les Utley general manager for Hotel Contessa, located on the picturesque Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.  Greg Champion, Benchmark’s chief operating officer, made the announcement.
 
“It is a pleasure to welcome Les to Hotel Contessa,” said Mr. Champion.  “He brings solid leadership experience within our industry and at numerous luxury properties to this remarkable hotel in the heart of San Antonio.”
 
Prior to joining Hotel Contessa, Les Utley was general manager of The Heathman Hotel, located in Kirkland, Washington, near Seattle.  He has served as general manager for multiple luxury hotels and resorts throughout his productive career. 
 
Mr. Utley began his hospitality career working in sales and marketing in Cincinnati, and has held director of sales & marketing and general manager positions at luxury hotels in Los Angeles, New York City, Vail, Houston, and previously in San Antonio.
 
While serving in his most recent position, Mr. Utley held Board of Director positions for the Washington Lodging Association, Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and Kirkland Downtown Association.  He is a graduate of The University of Cincinnati where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and business.  Mr. Utley is returning to San Antonio with his family.

About Hotel Contessa
Celebrating the region’s unmatched storied heritage as a fusion of cultures, Hotel Contessa pays homage to the best of San Antonio, incorporating modern interpretations of its unique architecture, hospitality, cuisine and lifestyle.  The 240,000-square-foot, 12-story hotel features 10,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, a dedicated fitness center, full-service spa and rooftop swimming pool, as well as a gourmet restaurant and lounge that give leisure and business travelers a true taste of the new San Antonio.  Hotel Contessa embodies Benchmark Hospitality’s thirty years of innovation and excellence in the operation and development of premium hotels, resorts and conference centers.  The property is located at 306 W. Market Street.  For more information or to make your reservation, please call 210-229-9222 or log onto www.thehotelcontessa.com.
 
About Benchmark Hospitality International  
Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Resorts & HotelsSM.  The independent company, launched in 1980, is a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations.  Benchmark's international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. Benchmark Hospitality is also a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers.  The company's eastern regional office is in New Jersey, western regional office is in Washington, with international offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark's properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.
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National Contact:
Ken Ellens
KEN ELLENS COMMUNICATIONS
201-758-2864
201-951-9511-Cell
[email protected]

San Antonio Contact:
Donna Parker
Donna Parker Media Group
210-545-7677
[email protected]



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