Denise C. Benyak

 
NAME:  Denise C. Benyak
 
PROFESSIONAL TITLE:  Director, Association and Government, Americas
 
COMPANY & BRIEF DESCRIPTION:  With eight individual brands and more than 1,500 hotels internationally, Radisson Hotel Group Americas is one of the largest, most dynamic hotel groups in the world. Our portfolio includes Radisson Collection, Radisson Individuals, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. We focus on delivering individualized guest service, offering stylish designs that reflect each unique location authentically, and creating vibrant social scenes in our hotels. We strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, guests, suppliers, and other stakeholders. RHGA automatically offsets the carbon footprint of every meeting and event in our hotels, at no cost to the planner.
 
ARE YOU ON A COMMITTEE OR SERVING IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION WITH SGMP: 
Currently Co-Chair National Membership Committee, Previously two years on NATCAP Board as Treasurer, many years with Community Outreach and Membership Committees
 
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 35
 
YEARS WITH SGMP:  31
 
ARE YOU A CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT MEETING PROFESSIONAL (CGMP): Yes, Proudly
 
SHARE A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU:  Avid Pittsburgh Steelers AND West Virginia Mountaineers Fan
 
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU:  My Faith and Family
 
ACCOMPLISHMENT/ACHIEVEMENT YOU MOST PROUD OF:  2015 SGMP Supplier of the Year Multiple years Director of the Year with Wyndham Hotel Group