"Stewart has successfully led the operational team at Danfords on the Sound over the past several years as well as supervising the team at Montauk Yacht Club & Marina," stated Ms. Sinclair.  "He has effectively enhanced results at both locations and built a solid team of professionals.  We welcome him to Benchmark."

During his tenure at Danfords on the Sound, the resort was honored with numerous awards, such as Property of the Year, Outstanding Food Service, Restaurant of the Year, and General Manager of the Year for Mr. Weiner for four years.  

A distinguished hotelier with over two and a half decades of leadership experience, Weiner previously held management positions at the Wyndham Wind Watch of Hauppauge, New York; the Hilton Huntington and Royce-Carlin hotels of Melville, New York; and the Parker Meridien and Helmsley Palace (now the New York Palace Hotel), both located in New York City.

A graduate of Delhi University located in Delhi, New York, Mr. Weiner resides in Mount Sinai, New York, with his family.

Danfords on the Sound is situated in the heart of historic Port Jefferson, New York, on Long Island Sound.  Just one hour from Manhattan and with direct ferry access to Bridgeport, Connecticut, the elegant property features 86 guestrooms and suites, 25-East American Bistro restaurant with seasonal alfresco dining, and the Aqua nightclub.  The property's original building dates to the early 1800s and was converted into a lodge in 1986.  Danfords on the Sound exudes a New England-style ambiance and is accented with exquisite antiques and accessories. Ten meeting and banquet rooms are available for corporate and social gatherings, accommodate up to 200 guests, and offer the most current meeting technology.  Complimentary WiFi access is available to guests. The adjacent marina provides 75 slips and accommodates yachts up to 160 feet in length.  For more information, visit www.danfords.com.

Situated along a 22-acre waterfront, the historic Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina offers 107 comfortably elegant guestrooms with views of Lake Montauk, including 23 Villas.  The resort features award-winning dining in Il Mare Ristorante, the signature Lighthouse Bar, and the newly renovated La Bella Vita Spa.  Social and corporate groups are accommodated in flexible event space, including ten elegant, state-of-the-art rooms and a newly renovated ballroom.  Unique teambuilding fishing trips are available for groups and countless leisure activities are provided for guests.  Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina boasts one of North America's finest 18-hole golf courses only a half mile away - the renowned Montauk Downs State Park.  The resort's 232-slip marina, which has been recognized by Yachting magazine as a "Top Ten Marina Destination in North America, Mexico & the Bahamas," features comprehensive on-site amenities, including two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, WiFi access, and casual waterfront dining at Breeze's Cafe.  Craft capacity is 175+ feet with a maximum 12+-foot draft. For more information, visit www.montaukyachtclub.com.  

Benchmark Hospitality International, an independent hospitality management company based in The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, operates resorts, conference centers and hotels both domestically and internationally.  For locations of Benchmark Hospitality properties and for additional information, visit Benchmark's Website at www.benchmarkhospitality.com.

Benchmark Hospitality International
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas
www.benchmarkhospitality.com

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