Benchmark Honored with Five Adrian Awards

Frpm the Global Organization, HSMAI

. February 16, 2009

HOUSTON, TX, February 16, 2009 - Benchmark Hospitality has received five international Adrian Awards for excellence in sales, marketing and public relations programming. The Adrian Awards were presented to Benchmark by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at a black tie gala held recently in New York. Included were Gold, Silver and Bronze Adrian Awards.

"The Adrian Awards recognition is a great honor for Benchmark Hospitality's sales & marketing organization," said Eric Terry, vice president sales & marketing. "These international awards are a meaningful endorsement of our ongoing quest for excellence as we develop and grow the Benchmark Hospitality brand globally."

The international Adrian Awards competition annually recognizes excellence in hospitality, travel & tourism marketing, web design, and public relations programming, attracting more than 1000 entries from around the globe. The awards are the most prestigious of their kind within the global hospitality industry.

Benchmark Hospitality International's 2009 Adrian Awards

Direct Mail

"Where Inspiration Grows Into Results" ~ Integrated Group Direct Marketing Campaign

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs, CO, Benchmark Hospitality International

Advertising Marketing Partner, AIR Marketing,

Web Design

"Elect Benchmark" Web-based Campaign

Benchmark Hospitality International

Advertising & Web Marketing Partners, AIR Marketing, Cendyn

Public Relations

---| Feature Placement ~ Consumer Newspaper, The Star Ledger

The Heldrich Hotel & Spa, New Brunswick, NJ ~ Benchmark Hospitality International