The World Games 2010 Foundation announced that Kim Bennett has been selected as Director of Hospitality Programs for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

As Director of Hospitality Programs, Bennett will oversee the planning, design, sales and execution of the 2010 Games VIP hospitality program. Bennett will also have shared responsibilities in other areas of hospitality management surrounding the Games, including working with catering companies and specialty functions that may be developed ahead of and during the event.

Most recently, Bennett was Director of Special Events and Travel for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. From 1994-2007, she was the lead coordinator of all event functions, including hospitality for the annual Induction Ceremony.

“I am extremely honored to be joining the 2010 Games,” said Bennett. “To be a part of an event of this magnitude, on an international level, is an incredible opportunity. I’m confident that, with the team of professionals already in place, an international event will be created like no other.”

“The VIP hospitality program is an incredibly important part of the 2010 Games, and we are excited Kim has joined us. With her background and talents, we are confident she will oversee a program that will provide individuals, corporations and other dignitaries a unique, memorable experience as they attend the 2010 Games,” said Terry Johnson, Vice President of Sales for the World Games 2010 Foundation.

A native of Edmeston, NY, Bennett hold an A.A.S. in Tourism and Resort Marketing and Marketing Communications from the State University of NY at Cobleskill.