Phillip StarlingBenchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed Phillip Starling general manager of Naples Bay Resort, the award-winning property located in Naples, Florida. Naples Bay Resort is part of Benchmark Hospitality’s collection of Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels SM. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s chief operating officer, made the announcement.Phillip Starling was most recently director of operations for Marenas Resort, Benchmark’s Personal Luxury property located in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Prior to joining Benchmark Hospitality International, Mr. Starling served as general manager for The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, located in Coconut Grove, Florida. He has held senior-level leadership and management positions for hotels and resorts throughout Florida, Georgia and Kentucky. Originally from the US Virgin Islands, Phillip Starling received his Associates Degree at Valencia Community College of Orlando. He is a Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive through the American Hotel & Lodging Association, and is a United States Army veteran, having served in Germany. He resides in the Naples area with his family.