Bennath began her career with Marriott International in 2008, at The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel as Assistant Banquet Manager. Bennath proceeded to hold a variety of senior Event Management roles within the Marriott portfolio since, across locations in London, Doha, Hanoi and Bangkok, and more recently as Director of F&B at The Stones Hotel, Legian Bali, Autograph Collection. During this time Bennath worked on the opening of two halo hotels in the Asia Pacific region, JW Marriott Hanoi and Bangkok Marriott Marquis.Bennath will take on the role of General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde from late September, joining from her most recent role as Director of Operations at Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection where she managed the property through historic pier restorations. In her new role Bennath looks forward to continuing to contribute to the development and career progression of associates she works with.
Whoever you are, wherever you are, you’re welcome at W Hotels. The trailblazing luxury lifestyle brand continues its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion by extending its support with Australia’s longest running LGBTQIA+ organisation, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. W Hotels will be a major champion of the celebration in 2022, 2023, and 2024, adding the brand’s magnetic energy and long-standing passion for music to the world-famous festival and parade.