Anthony Frank Named Director of Food and Beverage for The Chattanoogan Hotel, A Benchmark Resorts & Hotels Property

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. December 06, 2016

HOUSTON, TX. December 6, 2016 - The Woodlands - BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Anthony Frank director of food & beverage for The Chattanoogan. The hotel is a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in the heart of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tom Cupo, Benchmark's regional managing director, made the announcement.

“I am very pleased to welcome Anthony back to Benchmark,” said Mr. Cupo. “He brings significant experience within the culinary arts, as well as exceptional guest service and managerial expertise to his new role at our hotel. Having been with Benchmark previously, Anthony also has an important understanding of Benchmark's signature “Be The Difference” culture.”

Anthony Frank was previously the executive chef / food & beverage director of The Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, Traditions Restaurant, Sweet Tea & Barley Bar and Grill and all special events in the Colonial Williamsburg Historic area. In his prior position, Chef Frank executed major culinary events with distinguished guests attending, including HM Queen Elizabeth II and former Prime Minister Tony Blair. He was also chef for the christening celebration of the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier.

Mr. Frank has served as executive chef for Virginia Crossings Resort of Glen Allen, Virginia, which Benchmark operated at the time. Earlier in his career, Anthony Frank was executive sous chef for Benchmark at The Founders Inn of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Anthony Frank is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and Virginia Wesleyan College. He has relocated to Chattanooga.

About The Chattanoogan

The Chattanoogan, the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, has 199 upscale guest rooms and suites, three outstanding dining establishments, a rejuvenating day spa and a 25,000 square-foot conference center. The property is conveniently located within a two-hour drive from Atlanta; Nashville, Tenn.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Huntsville, Ala.; and Birmingham, Ala. It is within walking distance of the city's museums, galleries, retail stores, restaurants and The Tennessee Aquarium. For hotel reservations or more information, call (423) 756-3400, toll free (877) 756-1684 or visit The Chattanoogan's website at www.chattanooganhotel.com

About Benchmark Resorts & Hotels®

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® features the finest in lodging, dining, recreational and meeting accommodations. Featuring unique and distinctive properties renown for exceptional service and for creating unforgettable memory-making experiences, it is the signature portfolio of BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, which has been a leading US-based hospitality management company for nearly 40 years. Many Benchmark Resort & Hotels' properties are certified by IACC, the association that represents the finest meeting venues and services globally, and many have also been recognized with the coveted Benchmark Conference Centers® certification of meeting excellence. www.benchmarkresortsandhotels.com.

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