Debra Allen Appointed as DoS for Stuart Courtyard Marriott

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. January 25, 2010

STUART, FL (January 22, 2010) - Debra Allen was recently named Director of Sales for the Courtyard by Marriott in Stuart, FL. The 120-room Courtyard, which opened in January 2009, is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel management firm operating 25 properties in 9 states.

As Director of Sales, Allen will be responsible for the total sales effort of the hotel, including developing and maintaining new accounts, supervising sales related personnel, and implementing sales and marketing strategies so as to maximize profits of the hotel while maintaining guest satisfaction.

Allen joins the Courtyard Stuart team with a hospitality sales background spanning more than 12 years. Her early hotel experience includes sales management positions at the St. Tropez Hotel in Las Vegas, NV and the Residence Inn by Marriott in Princeton, NJ. Since relocating to Florida, Allen has served as Senior Sales Manager for the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Orlando, and as Director of Sales for the Crowne Plaza Resort in Orlando and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in both Jupiter and Boca. She most recently was a consultant for numerous hotels in the Lane Hospitality company's portfolio.

“We are excited to welcome Debra to the Courtyard Stuart,” commented Jacqueline Lewis, General Manager for the hotel. “With her extensive sales background she is an important asset to our team. We wish her great success in this new role,” she added.

Allen graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She currently resides in West Palm Beach.

About Courtyard by Marriott Stuart
The new four-story, 120-room Courtyard by Marriott Stuart is located at 7615 SW Lost River Road, and represents the next phase of the nearly 18-acre 95 Riverside planned unit development on Florida's Treasure Coast. Just six miles from downtown Stuart and 12 miles from area beaches, the hotel offers guests convenient access to the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, the Elliott Museum, Lyrick Theatre and the House of Refuge Museum. It is also the first Courtyard in the area to feature the “refreshing business” makeover, including a new lobby and room design. The hotel features 630 square feet of meeting space, high-speed wireless internet access, an outdoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa, fitness center, guest laundry, business center, the Bistro restaurant, and a full-service Starbucks on-site.

Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group is a national hotel management firm with 25 properties managed in nine states. With corporate offices in Waterford, CT, Waterford Hotel Group is one of the most successful management companies in the hospitality industry. The company's nationwide roster of properties consistently achieves exceptional market share and returns well above industry averages. This outstanding track record is based on strategic growth, intimate knowledge of industry trends, and providing value for customers and investors. For further information, contact Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., 914 Hartford Turnpike, P.O. Box 715, Waterford, CT 06385, or visit the company's website at www.waterfordgroup.net.