The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, July 20, 2012 … Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Antonio Estremera executive chef for Costa d’Este Beach Resort, located in Vero Beach, Florida.  Costa d’Este Beach Resort is a part of Benchmark Hospitality’s collection of Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels^SM.  Ed Riley, Benchmark’s general manager at the oceanside property, made the announcement.

“We are so pleased to have Chef Estremera lead our culinary team, and we look forward to what he has in store for our new restaurant, The Wave Kitchen & Bar,” said Mr. Riley.  “We welcome him to our extraordinary resort and to Vero Beach!”

Chef Estremera learned the essentials of cooking during his formative years while working in his family’s restaurant.  It was here that his love for the culinary arts developed, and he utilized his acquired skills to launch his career as a chef.

Prior to joining Costa d’Este, Antonio Estremera served as executive sous chef for the Center for Leadership Excellence, a private Benchmark Hospitality property located in Bethesda, Maryland.  His first position with Benchmark was as chef tournant for Lansdowne Resort, which Benchmark operated at the time.  Mr. Estremera previously served as executive chef for Café Panache of Ashburn, Virginia.  He and his family are relocating to Vero Beach.

About Costa d’Este Beach Resort
Costa d’Este Beach Resort opened on Vero Beach in June 2008. The chic beachfront property redefined style, comfort and luxury on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Stylish accommodations, contemporary Cuban-fusion cuisine and discreetly attentive service, coupled with an intimate bi-level spa, fully equipped gym and stunning infinity edge pool satisfy the most discerning world travelers. Costa d’Este is owned by the internationally acclaimed recording artist/producer couple Gloria and Emilio Estefan and is operated by Benchmark Hospitality International. For more information, visit www.costadeste.com or call toll-free 877-562-9919.

Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels^SM represents a hand-picked group of 14 luxurious properties, in spectacular U.S. destinations coast to coast and off shore.  Each hotel and resort delivers personal luxury in a spirit true to its own distinctive locale, yet in unison with the collection’s shared mission. A division of Benchmark Hospitality International, for 30 years a leading US-based hospitality management company, and led by a proven and seasoned team of award-winning luxury hospitality professionals, Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels^SM is the preferred choice of guests who yearn for transformation over accommodation, customization over conformity, and inspiration over predictability.  With Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels^SM, luxury is always personal.

Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels^SM.  The independent company, launched in 1980, is a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations.  Benchmark's international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. Benchmark Hospitality is also a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers.  The company's eastern regional office is in New Jersey, western regional office is in Washington, with international offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark's properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.