Waterford Hotel Group Announces the Appointment of Anish Patney as GM of the Hilton Hartford Hotel

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. October 28, 2013

Hartford, CT - October 28, 2013 - Waterford Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Anish Patney as General Manager of the 393-room Hilton Hartford. As general manager, Patney is responsible for all of the hotel's operations, sales and administration, as well as more than 200 associates employed at the property. Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. professionally manages the 393-room Hilton Hartford, a state-of-the-art, luxury hotel with all the benefits and convenience of a downtown location.

With more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Patney has held numerous positions across several brands, including Marriott, Starwood and Hilton. He joined Waterford Hotel Group in 2005 as Director of Banquets for the Marriott Hartford Downtown in CT, where he was later promoted to Director of Food & Beverage. Patney had also previously served as Director of Operations for the full-service, 285-room Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT. Patney joins the Hilton Hartford from his most recent role as General Manager for the 237-room Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport in Windsor Locks, CT, which under his direction achieved the top Guest Experience Index (GEI) score for all Sheraton hotels in North America earlier this year.

“Anish's proven leadership skills make him the perfect fit at the Hilton Hartford,” commented Rob Winchester, President & COO for Waterford Hotel Group. “He is a seasoned general manager with an impressive track record of success, and I am confident that he will be a tremendous asset to this hotel."

Patney holds a Diploma from the Institute of Hotel Management and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in General Studies from the Osmania University in Hyderabad, India, a Master of Business Administration degree in Hospitality Administration from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, and a Certificate in Restaurant Revenue Management from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.

He currently resides in Broad Brook, CT.

About Hilton Hartford

The Hilton Hartford is a state-of-the-art, luxury hotel with all the benefits and convenience of a downtown location that attracts business, convention and leisure travelers. Newly renovated in 2005, the transformed hotel features 393 guestrooms and 11 beautifully appointed suites, many of which overlook the renowned Connecticut State Capital building. The hotel boasts three executive level floors that have upgraded amenities and a private lounge serving a scrumptious complimentary continental breakfast, hors d'oeuvres and evening desserts. Every guestroom offers an array of personal amenities such as a coffee maker, iron/board, and all are equipped with dual-line telephones with private voice mail and high-speed internet access. When it is time to exercise, the Hilton Hartford hotel in Connecticut features an indoor pool, fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center with the latest in cardiovascular and weight training equipment, a whirlpool and a sauna. For more information, visit http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/connecticut/hilton-hartford-HFDHHHF/index.html.

About Waterford Hotel Group

Waterford Hotel Group is one of the nation's leading hotel and convention center management companies. The company operates 29 properties in 8 states, representing more than 3,500 total rooms and nearly 700,000 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.