Mike LauriaBenchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed Mike Lauria director of operations for Bonaventure Resort & Spa, a Benchmark Resort® located in Fort Lauderdale. Charles Reece, Benchmark's general manager at the resort, made the announcement.Mike Lauria was previously director of rooms for the award-winning Bonaventure. He has served the resort in several operational areas of increasing responsibility. Lauria began his career with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, working for properties in New York, Virginia, Florida and Aruba. Mr. Lauria is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickenson University, where he earned his Bachelor of Business Management degree. He resides in Weston, Florida, with his family.