Benchmark Appoints Director of Conference Services
Bedford Springs Resort
JUNE 20, 2007. Benchmark Hospitality International has announced the appointment of Ralf Bauer as director of conference services for Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The resort, which dates to 1796, is scheduled to reopen in June following a $120 million restoration and expansion program. Rikki Boparai, general manager for Benchmark Hospitality at the resort, made the announcement.
"It is a pleasure to welcome Ralf to the executive team at Bedford Springs," said Mr. Boparai. "He comes with an intimate understanding of the conference services function at Benchmark, having been with the organization since 2004."
This appointment represents a promotion for Ralf Bauer. He was previously senior planning manager for Benchmark Hospitality at Virginia Crossings Resort of Richmond, Virginia. During his tenure there, Mr. Bauer gained extensive knowledge of the conference planning process, conference floor operations, audiovisual services and revenue generation.
Prior to joining Benchmark Hospitality, Bauer served as convention services manager for the Omni Richmond Hotel, located in Richmond.
Ralf Bauer is a graduate of The University of Virginia with a Bachelors degree in Rhetoric and Communications Studies. He has relocated to the Bedford area.
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