WATERFORD, CT (March 13, 2017) – Waterford Hotel Group honored Emre Yavas, Houseperson at the Courtyard by Marriott in Warwick, RI, as Associate of the Year during the company’s recent Annual Leadership Conference and Awards Celebration. The 92-room hotel is one of the 18 properties professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management company.

“Emre is an exceptional team player who consistently demonstrates a strong service mentality and guest focus,” commented Rob Winchester, President and COO for Waterford Hotel Group. “No matter what is happening outside of work, he comes in prepared to service the guest, his coworkers, and the property to the best of his ability.”

Waterford Hotel Group’s 2017 Annual Leadership Conference celebrated the company’s top performing properties. Nearly 60 managers and associates attended the three-day conference at the Marriott Hartford Downtown. The annual conference provides attendees with important informational sessions and a forum to share ideas for the future, as well as an opportunity to celebrate the successes of the past year.

About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group is one of the nation’s leading hotel and convention center management companies. The company operates 18 properties in 7 states, representing more than 2,700 total rooms and 630,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. The collective expertise of the team and track record of success has earned Waterford distinction as an approved operator for the leading hotel brands. Whether the involvement begins at conception or during operation, Waterford Hotel Group strives for successful performance and profitability of each managed property, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service, and cleanliness. For more information, visit www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.
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