Benchmark Hospitality Names Ashley Hawn Director of Food & Beverage, Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa
Houston,TX - June 15, 2015. Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Ashley Hawn director of food & beverage for Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa. Ed Riley, Benchmark's general manager for the property, which is a Personal Luxury Resort located in Vero Beach, Florida, made the announcement.
"It is with great pleasure that I welcome Ashley to our ocean-side resort and to Benchmark Hospitality," said Mr. Riley. "She comes to us with significant leadership experience within food & beverage and a keen understanding of luxury resort operations.
Ashley Hawn was most recently assistant director of food & beverage for Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa of Manalapan, Florida. Previous to this position she served as director of food & beverage for Bald Head Island Club, located on the southern-most island of North Carolina.
Ms. Hawn has held a number of senior management positions throughout her hospitality career, including serving as general manager. She is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Charleston, South Carolina. She is relocating to Vero Beach.
About Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa
The Four Diamond-rated Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa is a 94 guest room luxury resort located directly on one of the highest rated beaches in Florida, according to USA Today. Situated on the Treasure Coast, the resort boasts award-winning dining at the on-site Wave Kitchen & Bar, as well as the internationally-recognized SPA at Costa d'Este. Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa is privately owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan and managed by Benchmark Hospitality International.
About Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels®
Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels® includes unique hand-picked properties in spectacular U.S. destinations coast to coast. Each hotel and resort delivers personal luxury in a spirit true to its own distinctive locale, yet in keeping with the collection's shared mission. They represent a select portfolio of Benchmark Hospitality International®, which has been a leading US-based hospitality management company for over 30 years. Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels is the preferred choice of guests who yearn for transformation over accommodation, customization over conformity, and inspiration over predictability. With Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels, luxury is always personal. www.personalluxuryresortsandhotels.com
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