News for the Hospitality Executive |
Hartford,
CT (November 15, 2011) --- The Residence
Inn by Marriott in Hartford, CT recently welcomed Lisa McIntyre to
the
position of Director of Sales for the 120-room hotel in downtown
Hartford. The
Residence Inn is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc.,
a
national hotel and convention center management firm.
As Director of Sales, McIntyre 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. McIntyre joined Waterford Hotel Group in 2007 as Executive Meetings Manager for the Marriott Hartford Downtown, and was promoted two years later to her most recent position serving as Sales Manager for Waterford’s hotel portfolio in Hartford, CT. Her previous hospitality experience includes working as Event Manager for the Courtyard by Marriott in Waterbury, CT and Sales Manager/Front Office Manager for the Best Western – Black Rock Inn in Fairfield, CT. “We are very pleased to welcome Lisa to her new position with the Residence Inn Hartford team,” commented Mark Graham, General Manager for the hotel. “She is very deserving of this promotion and we wish her great success in this new role,” he added. McIntyre holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut. She currently resides in Waterbury, CT. About Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford The Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford opened in June, 2000. The hotel is one component of the historic preservation and rehabilitation project at the historic Richardson Building which was built in 1876 and previously operated as the Brown, Thompson Department Store. The hotel’s exceptional location puts guests close to all there is to see and do in Hartford, including shopping, entertainment and fine dining. The Downtown Hartford Residence Inn offers all the conveniences and amenities of a hotel, plus all the comforts of a spacious suite with a fully equipped kitchen and workspace. The hotel also offers complimentary daily hot breakfast, a weekday evening reception which includes a light meal, high speed internet access, and a fitness center. 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. |
Contact: Mark Graham General Manager, Residence Inn Hartford (860) 524-5550 [email protected]
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