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The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, March 2013 … Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed Cedric A. Fasbender vice president of operations. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s chief operating officer, made the announcement. Mr. Fasbender will be based in Benchmark’s Home Office in The “It is a pleasure to welcome Cedric to Benchmark Hospitality International,” said Mr. Champion. “He comes to his new position with extensive hotel and hospitality management company experience, both with independent properties, independent management companies, and hotel chains.” Mr. Champion continued with, “This is a return to Benchmark Hospitality for Cedric, as he was previously employed by our company as director of food and beverage for a Virginia resort.” Cedric Fasbender was most recently regional vice president for Dolce Hotels and Resorts, where he also served as general manager for The Hayes Mansion, located in San Jose, California. Prior to these dual appointments, Mr. Fasbender held the title of resort manager for the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Throughout his career, Mr. Fasbender has served in a variety of senior leadership positions for independent luxury hotels and resorts, including previously for Benchmark Hospitality International. He began his hospitality career working in food and beverage for properties within major hotel brands. Mr. Fasbender attended Washington State University, and he earned his degree in Hotel Administration from the Bavaria Hospitality Institute in Germany. He has relocated to The Woodlands. About Benchmark Hospitality International™ Benchmark Hospitality International™ is a recognized global leader in the management and marketing of resorts, hotels and conference centers. The company’s two distinctive portfolios of properties, Benchmark Resorts & Hotels™ and Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels™, represent the finest in guest-dedicated hospitality in unique destinations across the United States, in the Caribbean and Japan. As a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers, Benchmark Conference Centers™ maintain the highest standards for certification in meeting excellence. Benchmark Hospitality was launched in 1980 as an independent company and today operates worldwide from offices in The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, and regional offices in New Jersey, Washington State, Japan and Chile. For additional company information visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com. |
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