Benchmark Hospitality Int'l Names Chad R. Olson General Manager for Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa

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. November 05, 2015

HOUSTON, TX. November 5, 2015 - The Woodlands. Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Chad R. Olson general manager for Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa, a Personal Luxury property located in Vero Beach, Florida. Rikki Boparai, managing director of Benchmark's Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels collection of Florida, made the announcement.

"I am delighted to welcome Chad to Benchmark Hospitality and to our ocean-side resort," said Mr. Boparai. "He brings vast experience in running luxury properties within top destinations to his new position. We look forward to his leadership of this remarkable resort."

Chad Olson was previously general manager for Villa Florence, a luxury property located in the heart of San Francisco, California. He served in the same position prior to this for Joie de Vivre Hospitality Hotels, including at the Hotel Adagio of San Francisco, the Harvest Inn of St. Helena, California, and the Commodore Hotel, also located in San Francisco.

Mr. Olson is a member of the Board of Directors for the Hospitality and Restaurant Foundation of San Francisco, and the Board of Directors of Art for Life of Clayton, California.

He attended Diablo Valley College of Concord, California, where he earned his Hotel Management Certification. He is relocating to the Vero Beach area.

About Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa

This Gloria and Emilio Estefan-owned beachfront resort delivers a Miami-modern flare to Florida's quaint Vero Beach. Located along the state's Treasure Coast and inspired by the Estefan's own private home, Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa sits at the center of the town's quiet row of shops and dining. Its north and south towers perch five stories above 1000 feet of Atlantic shoreline peppered with bright blue sun cabanas and beach umbrellas. The guest experience at Costa d'Este is designed to inspire a sense of serenity with its earthy beach aesthetic and thoughtful combination of cuisine, spa, and amenities. 94 guest rooms and suites feature spacious yet intimate accommodations with outdoor patios and balconies that usher in Vero Beach's fresh saltwater breezes. The intimate pool deck provides a feeling of belonging, as if lounging amongst friends at their home, and is attended to by Costa's pool concierge with food and drinks from the outdoor Cabana Pool Bar & Grill. Inside, an additional dining concept at Wave Kitchen & Bar presents new American-style cuisine and Cuban specialties developed by the Estefans. Guests of Costa d'Este can explore boundless activities at the resort and its surrounding areas, including outdoor water sports, shopping, and cultural shows and performances. www.costadeste.com/

About Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels®

Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels® includes unique hand-picked properties in spectacular U.S. destinations coast to coast. Each hotel and resort delivers personal luxury in a spirit true to its own distinctive locale, yet in keeping with the collection's shared mission. They represent a select portfolio of Benchmark Hospitality International®, which has been a leading US-based hospitality management company for over 30 years. Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels is the preferred choice of guests who yearn for transformation over accommodation, customization over conformity, and inspiration over predictability. With Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels, luxury is always personal. www.personalluxuryresortsandhotels.com. To become a fan on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/PersonalLuxuryResortsandHotels, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PersLuxResorts.

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