The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, July 2011 … Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based hospitality management company, has named Brad Hayden chief financial officer.  Burt Cabañas, Benchmark’s chairman and CEO, made the announcement.

"I am pleased to welcome Brad to Benchmark Hospitality International,” said Mr. Cabañas.  “He brings significant industry experience to his new role, including serving in executive positions with independent hotel operators as well as leading luxury brands.  He is an excellent addition to our senior leadership team.”

Brad Hayden joins Benchmark Hospitality after serving as vice president of finance for Destination Hotels & Resorts.  Prior to this, he held multiple positions with Ritz-Carlton, including the role of vice president, operations, asset management for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and earlier as controller for multiple Ritz-Carlton properties.

Mr. Hayden holds a degree in finance from California State University.  He is relocating to The Woodlands with his family.

About Benchmark Hospitality International
Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels^SM.  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.