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 Michael J. Taylor, CMP, Appointed GM at Benchmark's The AT&T Learning Center, 
Basking Ridge, NJ
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS, January 20, 2000�Michael J. Taylor, CMP, has been appointed the General Manager for The AT&T Learning Center located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.  In his new position, Mr. Taylor will be responsible for overseeing property-wide operations and the financial performance of the award-winning, 171-guest room facility.  

A 15-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Mr. Taylor was previously the Director of Conference Services for The AT&T Learning Center and responsible for conference planning, conference floor operations, concierge services, audiovisual and information systems.  

Additionally, Mr. Taylor served as Corporate Conference Services Staff Support for Benchmark Hospitality which operates the property.  In this capacity, he oversaw the conference services operations of 14 North American Benchmark Hospitality conference centers.
 


Set on a 35-acre campus in north-central New Jersey, The AT&T Learning Center is an unparalleled conference environment combining comfort and convenience with
AT&T's advanced technology.
�Michael is a proven strong leader with clear vision, excellent people skills and a solid grasp of the financial side of our business,� states Sam Haigh, Chief Operating Officer for Benchmark Hospitality.  �He will be an excellent leader for the already  exceptional AT&T Learning Center management team.�

Prior to joining the Benchmark organization in 1996, Michael Taylor was Director of Convention Services at the New York landmark hotel, The Waldorf=Astoria.  During  his six-year tenure at this property, a portion of his responsibilities included the coordination of visiting US and foreign dignitaries such as Presidents Clinton, Bush and Reagan, Pope John Paul II, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Isreal and the Emperor of Japan.

Previous to this Mr. Taylor was employed by Marriott Hotels where he participated in the pre-opening and transition teams for properties in Anaheim, San Diego and Palm Dessert.

Michael Taylor has lectured at the New York University (NYU) Center for Hospitality Tourism and Travel.  He also served as NYU course instructor of Financial Management for Hospitality and Travel.  Mr. Taylor graduated from Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, with a Bachelor of Science degree.  He earned a Master of Science degree in Hospitality Industry Studies from NYU.   Mr. Taylor, his wife Carolyn and two daughters reside in Metuchean, New Jersey.

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Contact:
Ken Ellens
KEN ELLENS COMMUNICATIONS
136 PORTSIDE DRIVE
EDGEWATER, NJ  07020
(201) 840-8036 
[email protected]
Also See: Benchmark Hospitality Places New Executives at Several Properties / May 1999 
Benchmark Hospitality Preparing for Three New Developments in California, North
Carolina, and Tennessee / April 1999 

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