Marriott Honors GM Jacqueline Lewis and Her Team at Courtyard by Marriott in Stuart, FL
Honored with the Diamond General Manager of the Year and Diamond Circle Award
STUART, FL - March 15, 2012 - General Manager Jacqueline Lewis and her team at the Courtyard by Marriott in Stuart, FL recently received multiple awards from Marriott International. Honors included Diamond General Manager of the Year for Lewis, as well as a Diamond Circle award for the hotel and recognition for the Courtyard Stuart Bistro as being one of the brand's top performers. The 120-room Courtyard Stuart is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm.
The Diamond Circle award, only given to 15 of 915 Courtyard by Marriott hotels in the America's in 2012, was awarded to the Courtyard Stuart for exceeding expectations in overall guest satisfaction and quality of service. Lewis was one of only three general managers who received the Diamond General Manager of the Year award.
“To be recognized by Marriott International in this way is remarkable,” commented Jacqueline Lewis, General Manager. “Since its opening the Courtyard Marriott Stuart has been a shining example of how hard work and dedication to guest service is essential to operating a successful hotel. The associates and I are honored to receive these prestigious awards.”
The hotel, which recently celebrated its three-year anniversary, has been honored with numerous awards since opening its doors in early 2009. The Courtyard Stuart was honored with Marriott's 2010 Best New Opening Award, and was also recognized for excellence in Front Office and Housekeeping by Waterford Hotel Group. Lewis was also recently recognized as General Manager of the Year at the Waterford Hotel Group Annual Leadership Conference and Awards Celebration in February.
About Courtyard by Marriott Stuart
The 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. 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.
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.