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Benchmark Hospitality Appoints Joseph Yadvish, Jr. Regional Director of Information Technology

The Woodlands, Texas, December 2009  â€¦ Benchmark Hospitality International has appointed Joseph Yadvish, Jr., regional director of information technology for the leading privately-held hospitality management company. Rodney Thiel, vice president of information technology, made the announcement.

"It is a pleasure to welcome Joe to Benchmark Hospitality's Home Office team," said Mr. Thiel. "He has been a vital part of our organization since 1998, and has extensive hotel and resort IT experience, making him a tremendous resource to our properties coast-to-coast and off-shore."

Joe Yadvish was most recently director of information technology for The Heldrich, Benchmark's hotel and conference center located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, a position he held since 2007. Previous to this, Mr. Yadvish served as manager of information technology at the North Maple Inn of Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

In his first national role with Benchmark Hospitality, Mr. Yadvish served as technology staff support for The Heldrich; The Founders Inn & Spa of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Lansdowne Resort of Leesburg, Virginia; Edith Macy Conference Center of Briarcliff Manor, New York; and Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu, where he previously held a staff position as director of information technology. He held the same position for North Maple Inn. His first position with this property was as information systems manager.

Joe Yadvish began his career as director of management information services for Freight Traffic Services of Branchburg, New Jersey. He is an honors graduate of AAS Somerset Community College. He will operate out of Benchmark's Northeast Regional Office in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

About Benchmark Hospitality International

Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury HotelsTM. The privately held 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, with regional offices in New Jersey and Connecticut. International offices are located in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark's properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.

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Benchmark Hospitality Property Portfolio
For more than 25 years, Benchmark Hospitality International has set the standard for integrity, quality and service in management and marketing services for resorts, conference centers, hotels, golf courses and spa services.

At all of the Benchmark properties the legacy of success is anchored in our philosophy of balanced living, learning and leisure™. It is the formula that creates the signature of unparalleled excellence in quality and service throughout the network of Benchmark resorts, hotels and conference centers.

Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
Scottsdale, Arizona
Bardessono
Yountville (Napa Valley), California
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz , California
Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Naples Bay Resort
Naples, Florida
The Villas at Grand Cypress
Orlando, Florida
Marenas Resort
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
Costa d'Este Beach Resort
Vero Beach, Florida
Turtle Bay Resort
Kahuku, O'ahu, Hawaii
Eaglewood Resort and Spa
Itasca, Illinois
The Heldrich Hotel & Spa
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hotel 718
Brooklyn, New York
Downtown Conference Center
New York City, New York
Edith Macy Conference Center
Briarcliff Manor, New York
The Chattanoogan
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hotel Granduca
Houston, Texas
Hotel Contessa
San Antonio, Texas
Lakeside Resort & Residences
Flower Mound, Texas
Under Development
Sorrel River Ranch Resort
Moab, Utah
Inn at Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
Bellevue Park Hotel
Bellevue, Washington
Hotel 1000
Seattle, Washington
Sorrento Hotel
Seattle, Washington
Willows Lodge
Woodinville, Washington
Stonewall Resort
Roanoke, West Virginia
Tokyo Conference Center
Tokyo, JAPAN
ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa
Miami, Florida