NORWICH, CT (June 28, 2012) -- Joanne Minas has been promoted to General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Norwich, CT from her most recent position as Operations Manager for the hotel. The 120-room Courtyard Norwich is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., a national hotel and convention center management firm.

As General Manager, Minas will oversee all operational, sales and administrative aspects of the Courtyard Norwich. She first joined Waterford Hotel Group in 1998 as the Front Office Manager of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Waterford, CT, and since that time has held numerous positions within the company including Director of Sales of the Holiday Inn Express in Southington, CT and Assistant General Manager of the Courtyard Norwich. Minas also previously served as Human Resources Manager at both the Radisson Hotel New London and the New London Plaza Hotel before returning to the Courtyard Norwich as Operations Manager.

“Joanne has met every challenge presented to her and it has been exciting to watch her grow into greater responsibilities,” commented Rob Winchester, President and COO for Waterford Hotel Group. “We are excited to have her lead the Courtyard Norwich team and are confident she will excel in this new position.”

Minas currently resides in Uncasville, CT.

About Courtyard by Marriott Norwich
With 120 guestrooms, the newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Norwich can accommodate all types of travelers. Spacious guestrooms offer amenities such as high speed Internet access, remote-controlled TV with cable and premium movie channels, air conditioning, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, in-room hair dyers, as well as bathrooms that feature bathtubs equipped with massaging spray jets. Other hotel features include a 24-hour market, business center, indoor pool, whirlpool spa, exercise room, and guest laundry facilities. Conveniently located off interstate 395, Courtyard by Marriott Norwich is just minutes away from area casinos, Mystic Aquarium and Seaport, Ocean Beach Park and other area attractions.

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.