Benchmark Names Jacqueline Humes Area Director of Finance for Two Miami Properties
Houston, Texas - March 12, 2012 - Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has promoted Jacqueline Humes to the position of area director of finance for both ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, Miami Beach, and Marenas Resort, Sunny Isles Beach in North Miami. Brad Haydon, Benchmark's chief financial officer, made the announcement.
“I am so pleased to announce Jackie's promotion,” said Mr. Hayden. “She performed superbly in her previous position and we congratulate her on the expansion of her role within Benchmark Hospitality International.”
Jackie Humes previously served as controller for Marenas Resort. Prior to joining Benchmark Hospitality, she held the position of controller for the real estate division of Gulf Bay Group of Companies, located in Naples, Florida. Ms. Humes has also worked in finance for a large property development and management firm based in Florida.
Jacqueline Humes is a Certified Public Accountant, who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, and Master of Business Administration degree from Florida Golf Coast University in Ft. Myers. She is accredited as a Certified Hospitality Account Executive and Certified Hospitality Technology Professional. Ms. Humes resides in Miami.
About ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa
ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa towers above 750-feet of pristine oceanfront and presents a selection of 124 ocean-view rooms. Guests access their rooms through semi-private elevators and, once inside, enjoy spacious floor plans and first-class appointments like European wood cabinetry and granite countertops, free-standing tubs in bathrooms with 10-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Atlantic Ocean and inlet, and living spaces that flow on to large panoramic terraces with unparalleled views. In-room amenities include 42” flat-screen TV's with BOSE® SoundSpace surround sound, in-mirror televisions in the bathroom, 24-hour room service, twice daily housekeeping, and feathertop mattresses draped in luxurious 350-thread-count bedding, among others. Other noteworthy hotel amenities include a secluded beachfront pool area furnished with chairs and umbrellas, and staffed with beach and pool attendants for food and beverage service, a grouping of private cabanas with individual hot tubs for an intimate lounging experience in the garden area for relaxed travelers, and beachside water sports for active adventure-seekers, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center. Pet amenities are also available with ONE Bal Harbour's Pawcierge service as well.
About Marenas Resort
Situated on a 2.5 mile stretch of beach in Sunny Isles Beach, a barrier island just north of Miami, Marenas Resort blends the best of South Florida's “Riviera Coast” with an international style. Marenas Resort's name draws from its location, evoking the sea and the sand ~ mar y arenas ~ in Spanish. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and operated by Benchmark Hospitality International, the 26-story stainless steel and glass hotel tower includes 160 guestrooms and one- and two-bedroom suites, each with a full kitchen and spacious contemporary interiors. Amenities include a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, oceanside pool, beach club, luxurious spa, health club and elegant meeting space. For reservations, please call a travel agent professional or 1-877-858-2305. Visit www.marenasresortmiami.com.
About Benchmark Hospitality International
Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Resorts & HotelsSM. 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.
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