What Happened?
Woodlands, TX-based Benchmark Hospitality International has Appointed Gerald Lampaert as Vice President of Information Technology
About the Company
As the cornerstone hotel brand of Benchmark Hospitality International, Benchmark Resorts and Hotels make up a select portfolio of resort and hotel properties expanding around the globe. Benchmark Resorts and Hotels personifies the ultimate in leadership, a value-based culture, quality, and integrity. With over 32 years and proven experience and success, Benchmark has thrived and flourished and has set the standard in global hospitality management and performance, which includes hotels, resorts, and conference centers. Benchmark is rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit of its employees, a customer-centric focus and passion to exceed owner expectations. Our destinations have one goal: to create unique experiences for discerning travelers. Each Benchmark Resort and Hotel is highly encouraged to create it`s distinct identity and thus appeal to travelers who are looking for an authentic experience, that only an independent hotel can deliver. Our promise has evolved far beyond just providing rewarding, enjoyable stays, and great meetings, but to provide productive learning environments through the right balance of Living, Learning and Leisure. For over three decades, Benchmark has set the standard for integrity, quality and service in management and marketing services for resorts, hotels, conference centers and golf clubs. Many of Benchmark`s Resorts and Hotels are certified “Benchmark Conference Centers” and are long-term members of IACC.
About the Person
Gerald Lampaert comes to Benchmark Hospitality with a diverse and highly successful career in Information Technology. In addition to holding senior management positions for global organizations, he has launched his own companies specializing in information technology, most recently Hospitality Technology Services, an IT consulting firm with clients in multiple countries. Mr. Lampaert has previously served as vice president of global information technology for Dolce Hotels and Resorts, supporting multiple properties domestically and in Europe and operating out of offices in New York and Paris. He has also held the position of director of information technology Continental Europe for the UK-based Millennium & Copthorne Hotels.
Earlier in his career, Gerald Lampaert was director of information technology for signature properties in France. These included the L’Imperial Palace in Annecy and Disneyland Resorts Paris. Mr. Lampaert is a native of Belgium, and brings to his new position a unique international perspective. He is fluent in six languages and is a graduate of the Institut Saint Joseph, Bruxelles, Belgium, where he earned a degree in sociology and economics. He is relocating to The Woodlands.
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