The Villas of Grand Cypress will have a series of layoffs in November due to a long-term renovation project that is beginning at the resort. Benchmark Hospitality at Grand Cypress LLC - associated with Grand Cypress owner The Woodlands, Texas-based Benchmark Hospitality Inc. - will lay off 178 employees due to the suspension of most resort operations for two or more years because of the project. The layoffs are set to occur between Nov. 4-18 and Nov. 19-29, according to the company's Sept....