Turtle Bay Resort Receives 2007 “Greens of Distinction” Award

Corporate & Incentive Travel, a magazine for corporate meeting and incentive travel planners, presented the Turtle Bay Resort with its 2007 “Greens of Distinction” Award. The presentation was made last night in New York City at the magazine’s annual black-tie awards gala.

Turtle Bay Resort was selected by magazine subscribers as the overall winner in the category of “best resort, hotel, or conference center” that best served their needs with an incentive golf program. The selections were based on meeting facilities, overall hospitality, golf staff assistance, course condition and design, and tournament arrangements that effectively hosted their meetings and incentive travel programs.

“This is a tremendous honor,” said Bob Boyle, vice president and general manager of Turtle Bay Resort. “This award reflects the quality of not only our golf courses and facilities but also the tremendous effort by our staff in ensuring that our guests receive the best possible service.”

The resort offers business travelers and guests who attend meetings two championship courses – The Arnold Palmer Course and The George Fazio Course – that are nestled among 880 acres of beaches, ironwood trees and unspoiled wetlands on Oahu’s legendary North Shore. With Hawaii’s perfect weather providing excellent year-round golf conditions, guests staying at Turtle Bay Resort for business find this to be an added bonus that enhances their experience.

“We take great pride in our golf program and to be recognized for our efforts is truly gratifying,” said Matt Hall, Turtle Bay Resort’s director of golf. “Our guests are very important to us and to be picked as a winner is a great honor.”

The resort’s $70 million renovation project completed in 2006 included new greens and course improvements on the Palmer course and a restored back nine on the Fazio Course. Also, the golf

shop was completely upgraded, Lei Lei’s Bar & Grill – a scenic clubhouse restaurant opened, and a world-class practice facility was built adjacent to the Palmer Course.

Famous for world-class surfing, pristine white sand beaches, and its charming country setting, the North Shore also offers colorful cultural attractions, innovative ecological endeavors, and environmental adventures.

For reservations or more information, visit www.TurtleBayResort.com; e-mail TBRreservations@benchmarkmanagement.com or call toll free (866) 827-5327.

Located on the North Shore of Oahu, the 880-acre Turtle Bay Resort is operated by Benchmark Hospitality International and is a Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide property – a collection of the world’s finest independent luxury hotels.

Benchmark Hospitality International, an independent hospitality management company based in The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, operates resorts, conference centers, hotels and condominium resorts both domestically and internationally.