Benchmark Names Colleen Pace DoSM for Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Houston, Texas - December 3, 2012 - Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based independent hospitality management company, has appointed Colleen Pace director of sales & marketing for Cheyenne Mountain Resort, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Todd Felsen, Benchmark's general manager at the resort, made the announcement.
“I am very happy to announce this well-deserved promotion for Colleen,” said Mr. Felsen, “and we congratulate her! Colleen's strong leadership abilities and intimate knowledge of our market will serve our resort well as we develop and grow our business.”
Colleen Pace was previously Benchmark Hospitality's director of sales for the Four Diamond Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Prior to this, Ms. Pace held the position of director of group sales for the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa in Vail, Colorado. She has held similar sales leadership positions at major brand hotels throughout Colorado.
Ms. Pace is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She is an active member of the Colorado Society of Association Executives and Destination Colorado Association. Ms. Pace resides in Colorado Springs.
About Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Nestled against the stunning Rocky Mountains on 217 acres in Colorado Springs and managed by Benchmark Hospitality International, the AAA Four Diamond Cheyenne Mountain Resort, offers 316 finely appointed guest rooms and suites, featuring Rocky Mountain-inspired decor clustered in eight residential-style lodges. The resort features more than 40,000 square feet of newly renovated IACC-certified meeting space with 38 dedicated meeting rooms including a tiered amphitheater. In addition, Cheyenne Mountain offers three distinct dining venues including its signature restaurant The Mountain View, featuring Colorado Fusion cuisine. A vast array of recreational amenities include an 18-hole championship Pete Dye golf course, five sparkling pools, tennis and racquetball courts, a fitness center, acquatics center and a 35-acre recreation lake. For information or room reservations call 1-800-588-0250 or visit www.cheyennemountain.com.
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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