BENCHMARK¬, a global hospitality company, is a trailblazer in the development, management, marketing and owner-advisory services of resorts, hotels, conference centers and exclusive private clubs. In addition to the companyÍs established, iconic Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio, the newly-branded Gemstone Collection is a distinctive luxury portfolio of independent hotels & resorts in highly select and preferred destinations. Benchmark has a combined portfolio of over 70 extraordinary properties domestically and internationally, including 8,000 guestrooms, and 10,000 staff members that are passionately committed to delivering the industryÍs most vibrant, unrivaled and memory-making experiences. Many properties have been recognized with the Benchmark Conference Centers¬ mark of meeting excellence. BENCHMARK, a global hospitality company, is based in The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, and has regional offices in Park City, Utah; Miami, Florida; New Brunswick, New Jersey; Seattle Washington; and Tokyo, Japan.