Kim Martinez Named DoS at Benchmark's Lansdowne Resort in Virginia

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. June 07, 2011

Leesburg, VA - June 6, 2011 - Lansdowne Resort, managed by Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based hospitality management company, has named Kim Martinez , Director of Sales at Lansdowne Resort. The resort is located between historic Leesburg, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Warren Breaux, Director of Sales and Marketing at Lansdowne Resort, made the announcement.

“I am very pleased to welcome Kim to the resort,” said Mr. Breaux. “She brings proven, senior level sales skills to Lansdowne, gained at major properties throughout the United States, as well as a solid meeting and conference background. As the resort continues to improve our conference and meetings business, along with our wedding and social events business, Kim brings new insight to the resort. This is an important position for the success of this property, and Kim has the core competencies we were looking for.”

Kim Martinez was previously Director of Sales at the Marriott Grand Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama, a property similar in size to the resort. While in that position she earned both Regional and Global Sales Leader of the Year and Marriott's Golden Circle Award. She was National Sales Manager at the following properties in California: Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa; Mark Hopkins Hotel and the Argent Hotel. During her tenure, Kim was a consistent top producer in sales for room nights, RevPar and incremental revenue. She is known for her motivational and inspirational skills.

She has a Bachelor's degree from Bradley University and is a member of Meeting Planners International, Society of Incentive Travel Executives and Professional Convention Management Association. She has relocated to Leesburg, Virginia.

About Lansdowne Resort
Lansdowne Resort, a AAA Four Diamond Award recipient, is the capital region's premier, full-service resort. Managed by Benchmark Hospitality International, the resort is set on more than 500 acres of secluded countryside. Lansdowne Resort features 296 guest rooms and 14 suites, a multi-pool aquatic complex, 45-holes of golf, a 45,000-square-foot clubhouse, six dining facilities and Spa Minerale, a full-service spa. See www.lansdowneresort.com for details. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Benchmark Hospitality
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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