Benchmark Names Eric Gavin Regional VP Sales & Marketing
November 20, 2012 - Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed Eric Gavin regional vice president of sales & marketing. Ted Davis, Benchmark's chief sales & marketing officer, made the announcement.
“I am very pleased to welcome Eric to Benchmark,” said Mr. Davis. “He comes to his new position armed with significant experience in luxury hospitality sales and marketing, and with multiple important client relationships that will benefit our properties. We look forward to his leadership support of our growing company's sales and marketing programming.”
In his new position, Eric Gavin will support Benchmark Hospitality International properties throughout Florida, Colorado and California. He brings to his new role with Benchmark over 15 years of hospitality sales experience. He was previously vice president marketing for Noble House Hotels & Resorts, serving properties in markets across the country. Prior to this, Mr. Gavin was regional director of sales & marketing for Morgans Hotel Group, based in New York.
Earlier in his career, Eric Gavin served in senior-level sales positions for major hotel brands in various markets throughout Florida and the Carolinas. He and his family are relocating to The Woodlands.
About Benchmark Hospitality International
Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Resorts & HotelsSM. The independent company, launched in 1980, is a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations. Benchmark's international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. Benchmark Hospitality is also a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers. The company's eastern regional office is in New Jersey, western regional office is in Washington, 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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