Keith McManis, Director of Sales & Marketing for The Essex - Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa
Also, Benchmark has appointed Keith McManis director of sales and marketing for The Essex – Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa and a Gemstone Collection property.
THE WOODLANDS (HOUSTON), TEXAS – Benchmark, a global hospitality company, has appointed Jon Conching director of sales and marketing for Turtle Bay Resort. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property is located on Oahu’s legendary North Shore. Jerry Gibson, Benchmark’s vice president and managing director for the resort, made the announcement.
“It is indeed a pleasure to formally welcome Jon to Benchmark and to Turtle Bay Resort,” said Mr. Gibson. “His multi-decade highly successful career and business contacts within the Hawaiian resort market make him a natural for our property, and we look forward to his leadership and success as part of our executive team.”
Prior to joining Turtle Bay Resort, Jon Conching held the position of director of sales and marketing for the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa. He has also served as the regional vice president sales & marketing–Hawaii & Select Resorts for Hilton Worldwide, overseeing the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the Hilton Waikoloa Village, the Grand Wailea Resort and the Doubletree by Hilton as well as select resorts in San Diego, Phoenix and Palm Springs. He began his career in hospitality sales with the Sheraton Waikiki as a convention sales manager.
Mr. Conching resides in the Honolulu area with his wife Jamie and has three daughters, all engaged in hospitality sales & marketing with the Four Seasons and Marriott brands.
Benchmark names Keith McManis Director of Sales & Marketing For The Essex – Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa
Also, Benchmark has appointed Keith McManis director of sales and marketing for The Essex – Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa and a Gemstone Collection property located minutes from Burlington, Vermont. Nic Barger, Benchmark’s general manager at the resort, made the announcement.
"It is with such pleasure that I announce Keith’s promotion at our resort and within our company,” stated Mr. Barger. “He is a terrific leader and a highly skilled sales and marketing professional. This is a well-deserved promotion and we congratulate him!”
Keith McManis’ new position with The Essex – Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa represents a promotion for him. He previously served as senior sales manager for the resort, a position in which he experienced important success, including significantly enhancing market share for the property. Prior to joining The Essex, Mr. McManis was operations manager and property manager for Appletree Bay Property Management of Burlington, Vermont. Earlier in his career he owned and was agency director for Fusion Management Group, also of Burlington.
Keith McManis received his Bachelor of Science degree from Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. He is a Certified Guest Services Professional through Lyndon State College of Lyndonville, Vermont. He resides in Essex Junction, Vermont.
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