Benchmark Appoints Ernesto Vel'azquez Area Director of Revenue Management
HOUSTON, TX, November 5, 2008. Benchmark Hospitality International has named Ernesto Vel'azquez area director of revenue management for the leading hospitality management company. Kim Nugent, Benchmark's corporate director of revenue management, made the announcement.
"It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome Ernesto to his new and expanded role at Benchmark Hospitality," said Ms. Nugent. "He is a first-rate hospitality professional who has keen understanding of the revenue management function. This is a well deserved promotion."
In his new position, Ernesto Vel'azquez will be responsible for overseeing the revenue management function for Benchmark's Hotel Contessa of San Antonio, Texas, and Chaminade Resort & Spa, located in Santa Cruz, California. Mr. Vel'azquez was previously director of revenue for Hotel Contessa, where he helped the property establish a leadership position within San Antonio for revenue-per-available-room.
Prior to joining Benchmark Hospitality International, Vel'azquez was director of rooms for the Omni San Antonio. Earlier in his career he invested several years with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts at properties in the Caribbean and San Antonio, serving as director of revenue and director of rooms.
Ernesto Vel'azquez attended Business School at Sacred Heart University, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He resides in San Antonio.
About Hotel Contessa
The Hotel Contessa celebrates San Antonio's rich Spanish heritage through its modern interpretation of 20th century Spanish style. Inspiration for Contessa's design comes from Spain's great artists (think: Gaudi, Picasso and Mir'o), the graceful modernism of Barcelona, and the eclectic, natural setting of the San Antonio River Walk.
Celebrating the region's storied heritage as a fusion of cultures, Hotel Contessa pays homage to the best of San Antonio by incorporating modern interpretations of its unique architecture, hospitality, cuisine and lifestyle. The 240,000-square-foot hotel features a 12-story tower that is home to 265 guest rooms, an upscale spa, a dedicated fitness center and rooftop swimming pool, as well as a gourmet restaurant and lounge that give leisure and business travelers a true taste of the new San Antonio. Hotel Contessa embodies Benchmark Hospitality International's more than twenty-five years of innovation and excellence in the operation and development of premium hotels, resorts and conference centers.
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