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The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, May 30, 2013 … Benchmark Hospitality International ®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed Gerald Lampaert vice president of information technology. Brad Hayden, Benchmark’s chief financial officer, made the announcement. Mr. Lampaert will be based in Benchmark’s Home Office in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. “It is indeed a pleasure to welcome Gerald to Benchmark Hospitality International,” said Mr. Hayden. “As Benchmark continues its growth trajectory and expands internationally, Gerald’s global experience in information systems and his remarkable command of six languages will be a tremendous asset to our company.” Gerald Lampaert comes to Benchmark Hospitality with a diverse and highly successful career in Information Technology. In addition to holding senior management positions for global organizations, he has launched his own companies specializing in information technology, most recently Hospitality Technology Services, an IT consulting firm with clients in multiple countries. Mr. Lampaert has previously served as vice president of global information technology for Dolce Hotels and Resorts, supporting multiple properties domestically and in Europe and operating out of offices in New York and Paris. He has also held the position of director of information technology Continental Europe for the UK-based Millennium & Copthorne Hotels. Earlier in his career, Gerald Lampaert was director of information technology for signature properties in France. These included the L’Imperial Palace in Annecy and Disneyland Resorts Paris. Mr. Lampaert is a native of Belgium, and brings to his new position a unique international perspective. He is fluent in six languages and is a graduate of the Institut Saint Joseph, Bruxelles, Belgium, where he earned a degree in sociology and economics. He is relocating 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.benchmarkresortsandhotels.com/development. To become a fan on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/BenchmarkResortsandHotels, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BenchmarkHotels. |
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