Benchmark Hospitality Appoints Andrew Finn as VP, Group Sales
Houston, Texas - October 15, 2013 - Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Andrew (Andy) Finn vice president, group sales. Ted Davis, chief marketing officer, made the announcement. Mr. Finn will be based in Benchmark's Home Office in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston.
"It is a pleasure to welcome Andy to Benchmark Hospitality International," said Mr. Davis. "He is the first to serve in this new position, and comes extremely well qualified to further develop and grow Benchmark's relationships and business volume within the group meetings market."
Andy Finn brings vast senior-level leadership experience to his new position at Benchmark Hospitality, gained at independent resorts and within major hospitality brands where he worked for properties in locations across the country. He comes armed with extensive knowledge of and business contacts within the group market, which will be vital to his new role with the company. Previous to joining Benchmark, Mr. Finn served as vice president, sales & marketing for Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah.
Mr. Finn is a graduate of Florida International University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Motel Management. He and his family are relocating to The Woodlands.
About Benchmark Hospitality International®
Benchmark Hospitality International® is a recognized global leader in the management and marketing of resorts, hotels and conference centers. The company's two distinctive portfolios of properties, Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® and Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels®, represent the finest in guest-dedicated hospitality in unique destinations across the United States, in the Caribbean and Japan. As a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers, Benchmark Conference Centers® maintain the highest standards for certification in meeting excellence. Benchmark Hospitality was launched in 1980 as an independent company and today operates worldwide from offices in The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, and regional offices in New Jersey, Washington State, Japan and Chile. For additional company information visit www.benchmarkresortsandhotels.com/development. To become a fan on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/BenchmarkResortsandHotels, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BenchmarkHotels.
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