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BENCHMARK® Names Diana Youngblood Director of Finance at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels | July 15, 2019

The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, July 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Diana Youngblood director of finance for the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Gainesville. Kirk Jones, Benchmark’s chief financial officer, made the announcement. “It is such a pleasure to announce Diana’s promotion within our company,” said Mr. Jones. “She knows our Be The Difference service culture intimately, lives it every day, and is a superb financial manager. We congratulate Diana on her new role within Benchmark.” Diana Youngblood previously served ...

Benchmark Chefs Light Up the Summer During National Grilling Month

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® | July 2, 2019

Eight Sizzling Recipes from Coast to Coast The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, July 2019 … It’s the steak and the sizzle, the tang of a barbecue sauce and marvelous marinades made with the bite of a pepper or the sweetness of a fresh peach. It’s the Catch of the Day, reeled in just this morning and the snap of a cold beer opening. It’s the smoky aroma of a Texas Barbecue brisket that transforms a suburban patio into a home on the range. It’s July, National Grilling Month and Americans will be firing up grills of every size this summer, celebrating the season with friends and family. Inspiring the festivities are eight leading chefs fro...

BENCHMARK®, a Global Hospitality Company, Names Sheri Mulanax Regional Director of Finance Operations

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company | June 18, 2019

The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, June 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Sheri Mulanax regional director of finance operations. Kirk Jones, chief financial officer, made the announcement. “I am so pleased to announce Sheri’s promotion within our company,” said Mr. Jones. “She is the ideal professional to serve in this role and within this region of the country. Sheri is a great example of how Benchmark helps build careers. This is a well-earned advancement in her professional life.” Sheri Mulanax was previously director of finance for Hotel Contessa, Benchmark’s property on the scenic Riverwalk in S...

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Linda Maurer Global Account Manager-Southwest

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company | June 17, 2019

The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, June 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Linda Maurer Global Account Manager-Southwest, a newly created position designed to develop and grow Benchmark’s group sales success in the regional southwest. Eric Gavin, chief sales officer, made the announcement. “It is with distinct pleasure that I announce the promotion of Linda Maurer to Benchmark’s Global Account Manager-Southwest,” said Mr. Gavin. “Linda will be based out of Austin, Texas, and will also continue her remarkably successful, property-based role as Associate Director of Sales for Benchmark’s La Cantera Resort ...

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Priya Chandnani Vice President, Revenue Management

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company | June 13, 2019

The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, June 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Priya Chandnani vice president, revenue management. Greg Champion, president and COO, made the announcement. “It is with extreme pleasure that I welcome Priya to our company,” said Mr. Champion. “She brings extraordinary revenue management credentials as well as a proven track record to her new position with us. We look forward to her leadership in this important business function within our organization.” Priya Chandnani comes to her new position with over a decade of experience in the hospitality revenue management function. She ...

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Olivier C. Gaupin Director of Culinary Operations

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company | June 9, 2019

The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, June 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Olivier C. Gaupin director of culinary operations, a newly created position to further enhance Benchmark’s food and beverage positioning and expanding recognition. Patrick Berwald, vice president food and beverage, made the announcement. “It is with great pleasure that I announce Olivier’s appointment and welcome him to our growing F&B team,” said Mr. Berwald. “He brings an extraordinary depth of culinary knowledge and global experience to his new role, gained both in Europe and across the United States. Olivier has also led mul...

BENCHMARK® Basking Ridge Named One of The Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ

May 21, 2019

Honor Comes During Conference Center's First Full Year of Operation Basking Ridge, NJ, May 2019 … BENCHMARK® Basking Ridge, a full-service Executive Learning and Development Center, has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" by the state's noted business paper, NJBIZ. The prestigious award program recognizes and honors the state's top employers who show a dedication to their employees' professional growth and quality of life. Managed by BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, the Basking Ridge property is part of the Benchmark Conference Centers brand. Benchmark Basking Ridge ranked # 7 on the list of...

Tax Relief Travel Getaways & Offers with Up to 40% Savings & More - Benchmark Resorts & Hotels and Gemstone Collection Put the Fun Bac

April 8, 2019

12 Luxury Hotels & Resorts in the U.S. Participate in Tax Day Relief The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, April 2019 … Twelve luxury properties from Benchmark Resorts & Hotels and Gemstone Collection are providing relief from the agony this tax season with Benchmark's Tax Relief Travel Getaways & Offers. Featuring a wide-range of exclusive savings, extraordinary values, and resort credits, weary taxpayers can save up to 40% on luxury guest rooms, spa treatments, outdoor recreation and culinary offerings. Guests can find rewarding relief after filing their new 1040 returns at destinations that span urban legends, mountain ...