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DANBURY, CT (August 28, 2012) --- Barri Bialko has been named Director of Sales for the Residence Inn by Marriott in Danbury, CT. The 78-room Residence Inn is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm. As Director of Sales, Bialko 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. Bialko joins the Residence Inn Danbury team with several years’ experience in hotel sales and marketing. She held several positions at Dolce International, including Conference/Sales Coordinator, Global Sales Manager and Group Sales Manager. Bialko most recently served as Group Sales Manager for The Heritage Hotel in Southbury, CT. “We are excited to welcome Barri to the Residence Inn,” commented Rob Winchester, President and COO for Waterford Hotel Group. “I am confident that she will be a great asset to the Danbury team,” he added. Bialko currently resides in Stratford, CT. About Residence Inn by Marriott Danbury The Residence Inn by Marriott Danbury features studio as well as one and two bedroom suites, making it the only all-suite hotel in the Danbury market. Their 78 spacious suites offer separate living and sleeping areas, plenty of space for relaxing, entertaining or meetings, and a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Other hotel features include 286 square feet of meeting space, and a fitness center. The hotel is located only minutes from the O'Neil Center, Danbury Fair Mall, and the Richter Park Golf Course. About Waterford Hotel Group Waterford Hotel Group is one of the nation's leading hotel and convention center management companies. The company operates 33 properties in 9 states, representing more than 4,000 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 the 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. www.waterfordhotelgroup.com. |
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