Waterford Associates Honored as Stars of the Industry by the CLA for Hospitality Excellence
Waterford, CT - November 26, 2013 - In recognition of their outstanding hospitality achievements, three associates from Waterford Hotel Group were recently recognized by the Connecticut Lodging Association (CLA) as “Stars of the Industry” during the CLA's 109th Annual Meeting, held on November 20 at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa.
The CLA's “Stars of the Industry” Awards are presented annually to lodging employees that demonstrate exemplary professionalism and exceptional service. Associates and managers from the Hilton Hartford, Marriott Hartford Downtown and Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa were honored as Stars of the Industry, as follows:
John Fraher, General Manager, Marriott Hartford Downtown
Outstanding General Manager of the Year (over 151 rooms)
Gina Lavalley, Banquet Captain, Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
Outstanding Food & Beverage Associate of the Year Award
Wanda Baez, Housekeeping Room Attendant, Hilton Hartford
Outstanding Housekeeping Associate of the Year
Waterford Hotel Group manages the 285-room Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, 409-room Marriott Hartford Downtown, 393-room Hilton Hartford, as well as 26 additional properties nationwide.
“We are proud of John, Gina and Wanda, and would like to congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition,” said Len Wolman, Chairman of Waterford Group. “These individuals exemplify the core values of our organization and are a testament to what hospitality excellence is all about.”
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 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.
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