Waterford Group Associates Honored as Stars of the Industry by the Connecticut Lodging Association
Waterford, CT - October 3, 2014) - The Connecticut Lodging Association (CLA) recently recognized three hotel team members from Waterford Hotel Group with "Stars of the Industry" awards during the CLA's 110th Annual Meeting at the Madison Beach Hotel.
The CLA's "Stars of the Industry" Awards are presented annually to lodging employees that demonstrate exemplary professionalism and exceptional service, recognizing their outstanding hospitality achievements.
Two associates and one manager from three properties in the Waterford Hotel Group portfolio were honored as Stars of the Industry, as follows:
Anish Patney, General Manager, Hilton Hartford
Outstanding General Manager of the Year (over 151 rooms)
Janet Copeland, Breakfast Attendant, Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford
Outstanding Food & Beverage Associate of the Year
Roberta Langevin, Laundry Associate, Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa Groton
Outstanding Housekeeping Associate of the Year
"To be honored as 'Stars of the Industry' is a fantastic achievement," commented Rob Winchester, President and COO of Waterford Hotel Group. "Janet, Roberta and Anish have worked very hard to earn these recognitions, and should be proud of their success."
About Connecticut Lodging Association
The Connecticut Lodging Association serves as an advocate for the lodging industry in Connecticut. It is a complete resource to Connecticut hoteliers, providing them with educational and networking opportunities while representing their interests in the legislative and regulatory arenas. For more information, visit www.ctlodging.org.
About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group has experience operating virtually every type of hotel property, including select service properties, all-suite hotels, conference centers, and large full service and resort properties. The company's approach to hotel development and operations is hands-on, and features frequent site visits and constant communication with customers and partners. Additionally, Waterford Hotel Group offers centralized accounting, financial reporting, strategic marketing, human resources, and day-to-day operations management systems to increase market share and profitability at all properties. For more information, visit the company's website at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.
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