Benchmark Hospitality International Appoints James DeLuca Director of Front Office Operations for Bardessono (United States)
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Benchmark Hospitality International Appoints James DeLuca Director of Front Office Operations for Bardessono (United States)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States - Careers
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2012-10-10
Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based hospitality management company, has named James DeLuca director of front office operations for Bardessono, California’s first and only LEED Platinum Certified hotel located in Yountville, Napa Valley. Bardessono is part of Benchmark Hospitality’s Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels. Jim Treadway, Benchmark’s vice chairman and general manager at the hotel, made the announcement.
"We are so fortunate to have James join our staff here at Bardessono,” said Mr. Treadway. “A skilled hotelier who is well-rounded in all aspects of our business, James’ previous experience is with some of the country’s ultra-luxury properties. He is a terrific addition to our leadership team.”
James DeLuca brings an extensive hospitality background and Napa Valley market experience to his new role with Bardessono. He was previously general manager of District 4, the large tasting lounge and wine bar in Napa, which collaborates with the region’s most exclusive wineries. Mr. DeLuca has also served as general manager for La Residence and for the North Block Hotel in Napa Valley.
Earlier in his career, James DeLuca held leadership positions for luxury properties in New York. He is a graduate of Amherst College, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree with honors. Mr. DeLuca and his family reside and are active in Napa Valley. His wife, Sonya, heads the Napa Valley Grape Growers Association.
About Bardessono
Bardessono opened in February, 2009 with 62 guest rooms and is LEED Platinum Certified and the greenest, luxury hotel in the world. The property has Lucy Restaurant and Bar, and the spa in Yountville, California, the heart of the Napa Valley. It is LEED Platinum Certified and the greenest, luxury hotel in the world. We pledge to care for an uncommon set of priorities: for the environment, for each other, for our guests, for the property and for the community nearby. Together, these priorities represent a vision for unprecedented and attentive service. Part of Benchmark Hospitality International’s new Personal Luxury Resorts & HotelsSM, Bardessono is currently ranked #1 in America by TripAdvisor in the category of "best relaxation and spa" and #5 in the world, and for 2012 was named by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report as "#15 Best Food and Wine Resort" in the world.
About Benchmark’s Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels
Benchmark Hospitality’s Personal Luxury Resorts & HotelsSM represents a hand-picked group of luxury properties, each in coveted locations and infused with its own spirited personality and style. This collection of distinctive hotels and resorts is the preferred choice of guests who yearn for transformation over accommodation, customization over conformity, and inspiration over predictability. Our focus is on building personal relationships with a genuine understanding of what that personal touch should be for each and every guest, turning an ordinary hotel stay into an experience that elevates the spirit and delivers the unexpected. Luxury is personal.
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.
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