Benchmark Hospitality has named Rikki Boparai as vice president of operations. He has worked for the company for 17 years, having served in regional and on-property positions. He most recently held the position of managing director for Benchmark’s Gemstone Collection in Florida, overseeing several resorts.
BridgeStreet has named Brian Proctor as COO. He has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently as vice president of operations at Evolution Hospitality in San Clemente, Calif. He has also worked with Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Hard Rock International has appointed Todd Hricko to senior vice president & head of global hotel development, where he will oversee the development of hotels for the entire brand. He joined the brand in 2014, serving as vice president of development. Before joining Hard Rock International, he was vice president of development for Wyndham Hotel Group.
Teneo Hospitality Group has named David Berzofsky director of sales, Midwest. He has over 25 years of hospitality sales experience, most recently as global account executive for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. He has also worked at several luxury resorts in Florida.
