Stephen Benson has been named General Manager at Blantyre Country Resort

As General Manager, Stephen will oversee the entire operation of the 24-room property located on 110 acres in western M assachusetts, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry to his new role. Prior to joining Blantyre, he was the Regional Hotel Director for American Cruise Lines, a privately owned cruise line with 10 ships and 35 itineraries throughout the country. Previously, he was the Resort Manager at Four Seasons, Scottsdale, Arizona, and held General Manager positions at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa in Phoeniz, Arizona; and Four Seasons Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Stephen started working in the hospitality industry as an employee of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, where he spent 14 years in various management positions in finance and operations at the St. Regis Aspen, The Crescent, and The Phoenician. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire, and began his professional career as an external auditor for Arthur Anderson & Co.