Benchmark Promotes Ted A. Davis to SVP Sales & Marketing
Houston, TX - January 10, 2011 - Benchmark Hospitality International has promoted Ted A. Davis to senior vice president sales & marketing for the leading US-based hospitality management company. Greg Champion, Benchmark's chief operating officer, made the announcement.
"Ted joined us last year to lead the sales & marketing organization for Benchmark Hospitality, and has done a superb job developing his team," said Mr. Champion. "During extremely difficult market conditions, he and his team have performed in an exemplary manner. This is a well deserved promotion."
For the last 25 years, Ted Davis has led the strategic sales and marketing initiatives for important national hospitality brands, successfully overseeing domestic and international properties in all product categories for each brand. Previously vice president sales & marketing for Benchmark Hospitality, Mr. Davis held the same position for Noble House Hotels & Resorts prior to joining Benchmark.
Mr. Davis earned his Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration at Washington State University. He resides in The Woodlands, Texas, with his family.
Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Hotels™. The independent company, launched in 1980, is a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers. Benchmark Hospitality is a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations. Benchmark's international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. The company's northeast regional office is in New Jersey, with international offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark's properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.
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