Omni Hotels & Resorts Selects Benjamin West For Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership
Omni Hotels & Resorts has selected Benjamin West, the industry leading global FF&E and OS&E Procurement firm, to be Omni's sole supplier for FF&E and OS&E procurement, entering a long term, multi-year contract that will foster a close working relationship between the firms.
"After an extensive review of the major purchasing firms in the industry, Benjamin West emerged as the clear leader. They will form an integral part of the Omni procurement team, not only as our procurement agent, but as a key consultant to our brand," stated James Kuthy, Vice President of Capital Finance & Procurement for Omni.
Kuthy further added, "Benjamin West's vast, global experience in all segments of the business will allow Omni to innovate the best possible solutions for all our stakeholders. They have tremendous depth in the luxury and upper upscale hospitality projects that are Omni's niche, but their track record and capabilities in all areas of the hospitality industry will facilitate ‘out of the box' thinking and will yield the FF&E and OS&E leadership we need in today's highly competitive marketplace. "
"When a company partners with a procurement firm, it really ‘hires' the strength of its vendor relationships. Whether achieving excellence in product innovation and sourcing, vendor due diligence, cost, lead time, terms of sale, or after sale service, vendor relationships are key, and Benjamin West is clearly a leader in the industry. In addition, Benjamin West shares Omni's emphasis on ethical business practices.
"Immediately, Benjamin West will be working with our internal procurement, project management and design teams to launch an Omni Strategic Supplier Program in Q1 of 2010." Stated Alan Benjamin, president of Benjamin West, "Omni Hotels & Resorts represents a very unique, and in today's business climate, very beneficial prospect to the hospitality industry's core vendors. Omni is the owner, the brand, and the management company all in one well established and funded private entity."
Benjamin further stated, "Our firm has tremendous experience in creating and implementing unique FF&E and OS&E programs that benefit the owners of hotels around the world. This year, 2010, is truly the ‘Golden Window' for CapEx. For a well-capitalized owner holding hotels beyond 2012, this is the time. Our entire team is excited at working closely with Omni on both their renovation and new construction projects. We will utilize only the best vendors in the industry to increase quality and reliability in the supply chain, while realizing significant, double digit FF&E and OS&E savings for Omni."
Omni Hotels creates compelling, memorable guest experiences at 45 luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each location features four-diamond services, including award-winning signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique fitness options. Omni's mission for total customer service is further supported by its "Power of One" program that empowers associates to make on-the-spot decisions to meet or exceed guest expectations. Guests can locate hotels and book accommodations by visiting omnihotels.com
SOURCE: Omni Hotels & Resorts