WATERFORD, CT (March 15, 2010) --- Waterford Hotel Group recently held
their Annual Leadership Conference at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
in Groton, CT. More than 65 managers representing 25 properties managed
by Waterford Hotel Group and the company�s corporate office attended the
meeting to share ideas and set goals and strategies for 2010. The conference
included informative breakout strategy sessions, a keynote address given
by author and Fresh Revenues Founder Don Farrell, and an Awards Ceremony
where Waterford Hotel Group recognized its top performing teams and individuals.
Receives
During the awards ceremony, Waterford�s recognitions included Juanita
Smith, a room attendant at the Hilton Hartford hotel who was chosen from
a pool or nearly 1800 associates as Associate of the Year, and the 78-room
Residence Inn by Marriott in Danbury, CT recognized as Hotel Team of the
Year. Additional awards were announced in the following categories: General
Manager of the Year, Director of Sales of the Year, Department Head of
the Year, �Whatever it Takes�, Most Improved RevPAR, Charitable Excellence,
as well as various department performance awards.
| (L-R) Len Wolman, Chairman & CEO, Waterford Group; Juanita
Smith, Room Attendant, Hilton Hartford Hotel; Jeff Roike, General
Manager, Hilton Hartford Hotel; and Rob Winchester, President, Waterford
Hotel Group. |
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2009 Top Performance Award Winners
Associate of the Year
Juanita Smith
Hilton Hartford � Hartford, CT
Team of the Year
Residence Inn by Marriott � Danbury, CT
General Manager of the Year
Anthony Covino
SpringHill Suites by Marriott � Waterford, CT
Director of Sales of the Year
Kim Hollfelder
Residence Inn by Marriott � Hartford, CT
Charitable Excellence
Marriott Hartford Downtown � Hartford, CT
�Whatever it Takes�
Courtyard by Marriott � Stuart, FL
Manager of the Year
Bill Foley, Executive Chef
Marriott Hartford Downtown � Hartford, CT
Food and Beverage Team of the Year
Connecticut Convention Center � Hartford, CT
Front Office Team of the Year
Residence Inn by Marriott � Southington, CT
Housekeeping Team of the Year
Courtyard by Marriott � Stuart, FL
Maintenance Team of the Year
Residence Inn by Marriott � Danbury, CT
Chairman�s Award
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa � Groton, CT |
2009 Core Value Awards
WOW the Customer
Sheraton Bradley Hotel � Windsor Locks, CT
Residence Inn by Marriott � Southington, CT
Continuously Improve
Residence Inn by Marriott � Mystic, CT
Holiday Inn Express � Southington, CT
Be a Passionate and Committed Team
Trenton Marriott Downtown � Trenton, NJ
Radisson Hotel � Bloomfield Hills, MI
Sustain and Share Bottom Line Success
Homewood Suites by Hilton � Ithaca, NY
Courtyard by Marriott � Concord, NH |
About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group is a national hotel management firm with 25 properties
managed in nine states. With corporate offices in Waterford, CT, Waterford
Hotel Group is one of the most successful management companies in the hospitality
industry. The company�s nationwide roster of properties consistently achieves
exceptional market share and returns well above industry averages. This
outstanding track record is based on strategic growth, intimate knowledge
of industry trends, and providing value for customers and investors. For
further information, contact Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., 914 Hartford
Turnpike, P.O. Box 715, Waterford, CT 06385, or visit the company's website
at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com. |
