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Sep
COURTYARD CROMWELL HOTEL MANAGER GOES “OVER THE EDGE” FOR CHARITY
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CROMWELL, CT (September 23, 2015) – On July 29 Kristen Pikula, General Manager for the Courtyard Cromwell, participated in the Shatterproof Challenge by rappelling down the 22-story Hilton Hartford in Connecticut. Pikula raised more than $1,000 for a chance to rappel, adding to the more than $200,000 that was raised at the event. Shatterproof, a national organization committed to protecting children from developing addiction to alcohol or other drugs and ending the stigma and suffering of those affected by this disease, co-partnered on the Hartford challenge with Waterford Group Charitable Foundation, an extension of one of the nation’s top hotel and convention center management companies, Waterford Hotel Group.
Sep
GETTYSBURG, PA (September 22, 2015) – On July 29 Chuck Moran, General Manager for the Gettysburg Hotel, participated in the Shatterproof Challenge by rappelling down the 22-story Hilton Hartford in Connecticut. Moran raised $2,500 for a chance to rappel, adding to the more than $200,000 that was raised at the event. Shatterproof, a national organization committed to protecting children from developing addiction to alcohol or other drugs and ending the stigma and suffering of those affected by this disease, co-partnered on the Hartford challenge with Waterford Group Charitable Foundation, an extension of one of the nation’s top hotel and convention center management companies, Waterford Hotel Group, which manages the historic Gettysburg Hotel.
Sep
Waterford, CT (September 2, 2015) — Waterford Hotel Group, one of the nation’s leading hospitality companies, has added five hotels to its portfolio year-to-date. The addition of the five hotels brings the firm’s portfolio to 28 properties and more than 3,800 rooms, representing a diverse portfolio ranging from independent inns to full-service hotels and convention centers.
Sep
THE LORD JEFFERY INN NAMED WINNER IN USA TODAY’S 10BEST READERS’ CHOICE TRAVEL CONTEST
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Amherst, MA (September 1, 2015) – The Lord Jeffery Inn has been named a winner in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice contest for Best Romantic Inn in the United States. The 49-room Inn, which took fourth place in the 10Best Contest, is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group.
Aug
MA HISTORICAL COMMISSION RECOGNIZES THE LORD JEFFERY INN WITH HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD
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Amherst, MA (August 28, 2015) – The Massachusetts Historical Commission recently presented The Lord Jeffery Inn of Amherst, MA with the 2015 Massachusetts Historical Commission Historic Preservation Award. The award was presented by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, William Francis Galvin, also Chairman of the Commission, at the Massachusetts Archives Building in Dorchester. Cheryl Hackett of Northeast Collaborative Architects nominated the Inn for its 2012 rehabilitation and restoration. The Lord Jeffery Inn is owned by Amherst Inn Company, an affiliate of the Amherst College, and professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group.
Aug
WATERFORD HOTEL GROUP PROMOTES TINA FLEMING AS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT HILTON HARTFORD
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WATERFORD, CT (August 21, 2015) – Waterford Hotel Group recently appointed Tina Fleming as the Director of Operations for the 393-room Hilton Hotel in Hartford, CT. Under the direction of General Manager Ron Wichowski, Fleming will oversee the rooms and food and beverage departments of the hotel, including budgeting, scheduling, associate training and development, inventory, and strict adherence to all Hilton and Waterford Hotel Group standards. Waterford Hotel Group professionally manages the Hilton Hartford, a state-of-the-art, luxury hotel with all the benefits and convenience of a downtown location.
Aug
ANNETTE MARTINEZ APPOINTED AS SALES MANAGER AT COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SHELTON
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WATERFORD, CT (August 21, 2015) – Waterford Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Annette Martinez to the position of Sales Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott, Shelton, Connecticut. In her role, Annette will be responsible for soliciting new accounts and growing existing client relationships and business. The 161-room hotel is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm.
Aug
WATERFORD HOTEL GROUP PROMOTES PRENTIM ILJAZI TO GENERAL MANAGER OF RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT, DANBURY
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Waterford, CT (August 20, 2015) – Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. has announced the promotion of Prentim (Pete) Iljazi to General Manager of the 78 all-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Danbury, Connecticut. Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm, manages the hotel. In his new role, Iljazi will be responsible for all phases of the hotel’s operations, sales and administration.
Aug
WATERFORD HOTEL GROUP PROMOTES JOHN LOYACANO TO GENERAL MANAGER OF SHERATON HARTFORD HOTEL AT BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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WATERFORD, CT (August 20, 2015) – Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. has announced John Loyacano’s promotion to General Manager of the Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley International Airport. Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm, manages the 237-room full service airport hotel. As General Manager, Loyacano is responsible for all of the hotel’s operations, sales and administration, as well as the over 100 associates employed at the property.
Aug
WATERFORD HOTEL GROUP APPOINTS BARBRA KOLONOSKI AS DIRECTOR OF SALES FOR HOMEWOOD SUITES, ITHACA, NY
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WATERFORD, CT (August 20, 2015) – Waterford Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Barbra Kolonoski to the position of Director of Sales at the Homewood Suites by Hilton, Ithaca, New York. The 91-room Homewood Suites is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm with headquarters in Waterford, Connecticut.