Austin Benedict

Austin Benedict has extensive experience in the hospitality sector, currently serving as Director of Recreation at Marriott Vacations Worldwide since January 2017. Previous roles within the company include Recreation Manager, Front Desk Manager, and Management Trainee, where Austin specialized in Activities as part of the Management Development Program. Prior experience includes an internship as Activities/Food & Beverage Intern, contributing to Marriott's SurfWatch Resort's acclaimed Activities Team and winning a national intern project competition with a five-member team. Austin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management from Penn State University, completed in 2017.