Benchmark Appoints DF&B for Bedford Springs Resort in Pennsylvania
HOUSTON, TX, March 5, 2008. Benchmark Hospitality International has appointed Dyal Sandhu as director of food & beverage for Bedford Springs Resort, the historic property in Bedford, Pennsylvania, dating to 1796. Rikki Boparai, general manager for Benchmark Hospitality at the resort, made the announcement. Bedford Springs Resort reopened in July of last year following a lavish $120 million restoration and expansion program.
"I am very glad to welcome Dyal to Bedford Springs Resort," stated Mr. Boparai. "He brings extensive luxury resort experience to our property, which will serve us well as we develop our restaurants and food & beverage programming."
Previous to joining the team at Bedford Springs Resort, Mr. Sandhu served in senior level food & beverage positions with HEI Hotels and Resorts, Hilton International, Ritz Carlton Hotels and Resorts, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts in locations throughout the United States. He also brings international experience to his new role, having worked for resorts in Switzerland and Australia.
Dyal Sandhu is a graduate of International College of Hospitality Administration located in Brig, Switzerland. He has relocated to the Bedford, Pennsylvania area.
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