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CROMWELL, CT (May 21, 2012) -- Holly Anderson-Bender has been named Director of Sales for the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell, CT. The 145-room Courtyard is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm. As Director of Sales, Anderson-Bender will be responsible for the total sales efforts at 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. Anderson-Bender brings extensive hospitality sales experience to the team at Courtyard Marriott Cromwell. Her roles include Director of Sales & Marketing positions at several Connecticut hotels, including the Stamford Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Trumbull Marriott, Westchester Marriott, and Dolce Hotels & Resorts in Norwalk and Southbury. Anderson-Bender most recently served as Director of Sales & Marketing for The Study at Yale Hotel in New Haven. “We are excited to have Holly on board at the Courtyard Cromwell,” commented Tina Fleming, General Manager of the hotel. “With her extensive hospitality background she is the perfect fit for our hotel. We wish her great success in this new role,” Anderson-Bender holds an Associate of Science Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales College in Providence, RI, and is a member of Meeting Professional International. She currently resides in Milford, CT. About Courtyard Cromwell The 145-room Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell is located in the heart of Connecticut just minutes from downtown Hartford. Just off I-91, this location makes all destinations such as Aetna, Pratt & Whitney, Henkel or Bradley International Airport easily accessible. The Courtyard has everything you need with functional and flexible meeting and banquet space, to large corporate friendly rooms, and also offers a full service restaurant and lounge, 24-hr market, indoor pool, and 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: Tina Fleming General Manager Courtyard by Marriott Cromwell 860-635-1001 [email protected] |