Benchmark Hospitality International has announced the appointment of Kelly Lewis as general manager for Makena Beach & Golf Resort, located in Makena, on Maui’s southern shore. Bob Boyle, vice president, made the announcement. Kelly Lewis brings two decades of senior-level expertise in hotel operations and food & beverage to his new position at Makena Beach & Golf Resort. This includes significant international and off-shore experience. Mr. Lewis was previously general manager of The Hotel Victor, a luxury boutique property located in Miami’s South Beach, where he was successful in growing revenues and profitability while reducing costs. He also served as general manager for The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, a condo-hotel property located in Miami. Prior to this, Kelly Lewis held the title of general manager for The Carefree Resort and Villas, located in Carefree, Arizona. He served in the same role for Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa of Hilton Head, South Carolina. He was initially hired at the resort as director of resort operations.