Benchmark Hospitality International Names Greg Champion President & Chief Operating Officer
HOUSTON, TX. September 22, 2015 - The Woodlands, Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has announced the promotion of Greg Champion to President & Chief Operating Officer. Alex Cabañas, chief executive officer for Benchmark, made the announcement.
"Bringing Greg on board as a senior executive for Benchmark Hospitality is one of the most important decisions our company has made in its 35-year history," said Mr. Cabañas. "Since he came to us, our growth trajectory and profitability has increased exponentially under his leadership. His commitment to Benchmark's 'Be The Difference' global guest service platform has ensured that as our company expands, our culture will continue to strengthen. We congratulate Greg on this well-deserved promotion."
Greg Champion has been recognized as an influential leader in hospitality for nearly 25 years. A skilled and accomplished hotelier, Mr. Champion previously held the title of chief operating officer for Benchmark Hospitality International. He came to the company in 2009 after serving in senior leadership positions for leading private hotel management companies.
Mr. Champion attended Washington State University. He is a member of Skål International, the only global association that brings together all sectors of the professional Travel and Tourism industry, and of the prestigious international gastronomic organization, the Confrerie de la Chaîne des Rotisseurs. Mr. Champion is active in tourism, culinary and hospitality associations. Greg and his wife Lori reside in The Woodlands, Texas, north of Houston.
About Benchmark Hospitality International
Benchmark Hospitality International® is a recognized global leader in the management and marketing of resorts, hotels and conference centers. The company's two distinctive portfolios of properties, Benchmark Resorts & Hotels®and Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels®, represent the finest in guest-dedicated hospitality in unique destinations across the United States, in the Caribbean and Japan. Benchmark Conference Centers® maintain the highest standards for certification in meeting excellence. Benchmark Hospitality was launched in 1980 as an independent company and today operates worldwide from offices in The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, and regional offices in New Jersey, Washington State, Japan and Chile. For additional company information visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com. To become a fan on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/BenchmarkResortsandHotels, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BenchmarkHotels.
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