BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Adds TheKartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark to Its Operating Portfolio

01/22/2019

The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, January 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company,has added The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark (www.thekartrite.com) to its expanding BenchmarkResorts & Hotels brand operating portfolio. Located in Monticello, in New York’s Catskill Mountains,the new property will open in March 2019 on 1,600 wooded acres, the site of the Resorts WorldCatskills entertainment complex. The new luxury hotel will include a state-of-the-art, two-acre indoorwaterpark with activities and amenities geared to family fun. The hotel and indoor waterpark will alsofeature multiple dining options, a relaxing spa, a ropes course, and an entertainment arcade. Guests willhave access to cutting-edge gaming at Resorts World Catskills and can tee off at the world-famousMonster Golf Course. The accommodations will include 324 luxury suites.

“We are very excited to be part of this highly innovative project,” says Benchmark CEO Alex Cabañas.“The Kartrite has completely reimagined the idea of a perfect family vacation destination. This will be aresort for all seasons, using the most current technology to provide a safe, exciting experience for everyguest, regardless of age.”

The property will be part of the Resorts World Catskills campus which is comprised of four majorcomponents, including a 100,000-square-foot Casino featuring more than 150 live game tables, 2,150state-of-the-art slot machines, a poker room and private gaming salons.

The award-winning waterpark design/build firm, Aquatic Development Group (ADG), has designed andis building the indoor waterpark at The Kartrite. ADG has provided planning, design & construction ofmore indoor and outdoor water park hotels & resorts than any other company in the aquatic industry,including Aquatopia at Camelback Resort in the Poconos on which the Kartrite was modeled after, andmost recently, the hotel & indoor waterpark resort at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville.

Inspired by the architecture of indoor waterparks in Europe, ADG designed The Kartrite withunobstructed column-free construction that features a barrel-shaped transparent Texlon® roofing systemthat will bathe visitors in natural sunlight and provide the ideal conditions for lush landscaping all yearlong. The energy efficient, eco-friendly material also allows for natural tanning without exposure to theharmful effects of UV rays, protecting children and parents alike. With a year-round temperature of 84degrees Fahrenheit, The Kartrite will provide the ambiance of an island getaway, whatever the weather.

The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark will feature many thrilling water attractions, includingwaterslides, a FlowRider® surf simulator, a lazy river, a kid’s activity pool and a multi-level playstructure with slides. Guests will also be able to retreat to their own personal oasis with a deluxe cabanarental or refuel at the indoor waterpark’s bar and grill.

The new property will embrace the beauty and historic nature of the Catskills region while setting newstandards in architecture and interior design that enhance the guest experience for both parents and kids.The décor is decidedly cheeky, featuring a bold color canvas and chic furnishings harmoniously

co-existing with charming whimsical accents that are sure to spark smiles and conversation.

The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark expects to create 500 permanent jobs and up to 250construction jobs. Located less than two hours from New York City, Northern New Jersey,Pennsylvania and Connecticut, the new project will draw adventure seekers and families from the greaterNew York Metropolitan area and beyond.

About Benchmark Resorts & Hotels®

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® features the finest in lodging, dining, recreational and meetingaccommodations.  Featuring unique and distinctive properties renown for exceptional service and forcreating unforgettable memory-making experiences, it is the signature portfolio of BENCHMARK®, aglobal hospitality company, which has been a leading US-based hospitality management company fornearly 40 years.  Many Benchmark Resort & Hotels' properties are certified by IACC, the associationthat represents the finest meeting venues and services globally, and many have also been recognized withthe coveted Benchmark Conference Centers® certification of meeting excellence. www.benchmarkresortsandhotels.com.  To become a fan on Facebook, visitwww.facebook.com/BenchmarkResortsandHotels  Follow us on Twitter athttps://twitter.com/BenchmarkHotels, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/benchmarkresortsandhotels,and on Pinterest at  www.pinterest.com/benchmarkhotels

About BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company.

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, is a leader in the development, management, andmarketing of independent, soft branded, and experiential hard branded resorts, hotels, and conferencecenters.  In addition to the company’s award-winning full service Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, itslifestyle and luxury Gemstone Collection, and its industry-leading Benchmark Conference Centerdivision, etc.venues is a leading provider of contemporary city centre venues for meetings, signatureevents, and conferences. BENCHMARK’s combined portfolio features more than 80 unique projectsacross three continents. The company is passionately committed to delivering personal, inspiring, andmemory-making experiences, driving total revenue and profitability, and cultivating an award winning,“Be The Difference” culture for all its employees.  BENCHMARK, is based in The Woodlands(Houston), Texas, with offices in London, England; Miami, Florida; Park City, Utah; Scottsdale, Arizona;New Brunswick, New Jersey; Seattle, Washington; and Tokyo, Japan.www.benchmarkglobalhospitality.com To become a fan on Facebook, visitwww.facebook.com/BenchmarkResortsandHotels, www.facebook.com/GemstoneHotelCollection.Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BenchmarkHotels, www.twitter.com/GemstoneHotels , onInstagram at www.instagram.com/benchmarkresortsandhotels, www.instagram.com/gemstonehotels, andon Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/benchmarkhotels/gemstone-hotels. At LinkedIn,https://www.linkedin.com/company/benchmark-a-global-hospitality-company/

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