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 The
Woodlands (Houston), Texas, April
2009 … Benchmark
Hospitality
International has announced the
appointment of Elizabeth
Oliver as controller for Naples Bay
Resort, the new luxury property in Naples, Florida.
Greg Allowe,
Benchmark’s managing director at
the resort, made the announcement. This
marks a return to Benchmark Hospitality for Ms. Oliver, who was previously with
the company during the 1990s.
“We’d like to welcome Elizabeth
to Naples Bay Resort,” said Mr. Allowe, “and are so pleased she is returning to
Benchmark Hospitality International. I
look forward to her being an active member of our executive team here
at the
resort.”
Prior to joining Naples Bay Resort, Elizabeth
Oliver held
the title of director of finance for Daufuskie Island Resort and Breathe Spa, Daufuskie Island, South Carolina.
She
had previously served as controller for the Westin Innisbrook Golf
Resort,
located near Tampa, and held the same
position
with the Adams Mark Hotel
in Charlotte, North Carolina.
It was at Bald Head Island Resort, off the
coast of North Carolina,
that she was last employed by Benchmark Hospitality in the role of
hospitality controller. Benchmark operated
the resort at the
time.
Ms. Oliver has also worked in the United Kingdom as financial controller
for the
London Hilton on Park Lane
hotel in the city of London. She began her career with Benchmark
Hospitality initially serving as operations analyst at the company’s
Home
Office before being promoted to controller of the Park Ridge Hotel near
Philadelphia, which was then part of Benchmark’s portfolio. Ms. Oliver began her career in Scotland. She resides in Naples.
About Naples Bay
Resort
The
20-acre
Naples Bay Resort www.naplesbayresort.com is
ideally located on prestigious Fifth
Avenue
in historic Naples,
Florida. The Four Diamond property is uniquely situated
around a
picturesque
Marina, making it the only hotel in Southwest Florida with its own
fully
operational Yacht Club and Marina and with water access to the Gulf of Mexico. Guests
of Naples Bay Resort can select from a choice of
luxurious
accommodations, including The Cottages, 108 two- and three-bedroom
villas; and
The Hotel, which features 65 designer-furnished, one- and two-bedroom
suites as
well as 20 guestrooms. Restaurants include the award-winning Olio on Naples Bay,
Bonefish Grill and Bluewater Bar & Grill. The resort’s recreational
amenities include The Spa and fitness center; full-service tennis
center with
six lighted, Har-Tru courts, pro shop and lessons; Pilates, aerobics
and yoga
classes; lagoon-style, lazy river, children and lap pools; and private
cabanas.
The resort’s 97-slip marina incorporates a Yacht Club, waterfront pool,
ship’s
store, fuel dock and rental boats, including 22-foot Kayot and 24-foot Everglades boats. Adding
to the resort experience is
a 33,000-square-foot retail promenade, featuring high-end specialty
boutiques
and entertainment.
Naples Bay <>Resort – a proud member of
the Preferred
Hotels & Resorts www.preferredhotels.com – is a Personal Luxury Resort™ operated by Benchmark
Hospitality
International www.benchmarkhospitality.com.
About Benchmark Hospitality
International
Benchmark Hospitality International is a
leader
in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels,
and Personal Luxury Hotels™. The privately held company, launched
in 1980, is a founding member of the International Association of
Conference
Centers. Benchmark Hospitality is a worldwide organization
operating
properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations.
Benchmark's
international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near
Houston,
with regional offices in New Jersey and Connecticut.
International
offices are located in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the
location
of Benchmark’s properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.
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