The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 2011 … Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based hospitality management company, has named Maryann White as general manager of The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center, the 248-guestroom property located in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  Greg Champion, chief operating officer for Benchmark, made the announcement.
 
"Maryann brings significant leadership experience to her new position at The Heldrich,” said Mr. Champion.  “She also comes to her new role with vast knowledge of the New Jersey – New York markets, which will be invaluable as we continue to grow the business of this remarkable hotel, which is an anchor to the revitalization of New Brunswick.”
 
A 30-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Maryann White served for many years in positions of increasing responsibility for Starwood Hotels & Resorts in New Jersey and New York City, culminating in her appointment as general manager of the Westin Times Square.  She has also held the position of general manager for other major brand hotels throughout New Jersey, as well as at locations in the Midwest and Western United States.
 
Ms. White is the past vice president of the Atlantic City Hotel, Casino and Lodging Association.  She is a graduate of Florida State University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree, and of Miami Dade Junior College.  White is relocating to New Brunswick.  
 
About The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center
The Heldrich is located in the cultural heart of New Jersey in New Brunswick.  The property is situated at 10 Livingston Avenue across from the city’s famed Theatre Row, just west of important US Route 1 and four blocks from the News Brunswick Train Station (serving the Northeast Corridor:  Boston-New York-Philadelphia-Washington, DC) and close to Exit 9 of the NJ Turnpike.  It is 45 minutes outside New York City and has rail service to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).   The Heldrich features a state-of-the-art conference center with 17 meetings rooms, a 248-guestroom luxury hotel, Christopher’s Restaurant, serving freshly prepared specialties created in an exhibition kitchen to delight even the discriminating palate, Christopher’s Bar, and the elegant Livingston Ballroom, ideal for social and corporate gatherings.  For more information on The Heldrich, call 732-729-4670 or visit www.theheldrich.com.   The Heldrich is operated by Benchmark Hospitality International.

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 independent 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.  The company’s northeast regional office is in New Jersey, with international offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark’s properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.