Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Ed Riley general manager for Costa d’Este Beach Resort, located oceanside in Vero Beach, Florida. Costa d’Este Beach Resort is part of Benchmark Hospitality’s Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s chief operating officer, made the announcement Previously, Ed Riley was general manager of the Harbor Hotel on Lake Seneca in Watkins Glen, New York. During his tenure there the property achieved Four Diamond Award status. Mr. Riley has also owned and operated The West Dover Inn, an historic Vermont property, which he successfully repositioned as one of the leading destinations its market. Earlier Riley served as vice president and general manager of Hampshire Hospitality Group. He has also previously held leadership positions at the Equinox, The Fountainbleau Miami Beach and The Copley Plaza. Ed Riley is a graduate of Western New England College, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. He is relocating to the Vero Beach area.
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