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GETTYSBURG, PA (July 3, 2012) --- Susan Perrothers has been appointed as General Manager of the Gettysburg Hotel. Established in 1797 and a subsidiary of Gettysburg College, the 119-room hotel is located on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, Pa., and is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. As General Manager, Perrothers will oversee all operational, sales and administrative aspects of the hotel. Perrothers brings to the Gettysburg team more than 20 years of hospitality experience. She first joined Waterford Hotel Group in 2005 as part of the pre-opening team at the Hilton Hartford in Connecticut, serving as Banquet Manager. Perrothers' previous appointments include Assistant General Manager at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Hartford, CT as well as several task force assignments at various properties in the Waterford portfolio, including the Courtyard by Marriott in Norwich, CT, Courtyard by Marriott in Warwick, RI and the Trenton Marriott Downtown in Trenton, NJ. Most recently, she served as General Manager for the Residence Inn by Marriott Danbury, CT, a position she has held since 2008. “Sue has proven to be a tremendous asset for our company and the properties she has worked with," said Rob Winchester, President and COO of Waterford Hotel Group. "With her extensive hospitality background, she is the ideal candidate for furthering the reputation of Gettysburg Hotel as a premier historic destination.” Perrothers earned an Associate’s degree in early education from New York City Community College and a certificate from the Advanced Leadership Certification Program from Penn State University. About the Gettysburg Hotel The Gettysburg Hotel is a subsidiary of Gettysburg College and is within walking distance of the College’s Majestic Theater, as well as the battlefield, attractions, shops and restaurants of the historic town of Gettysburg. The hotel’s location and proximity to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Harrisburg and Hershey make it an ideal spot for traveling to a variety of historic sites and places of interest. The hotel also features a business center, fitness center, roof top swimming pool, fine dining restaurant and tavern. The Gettysburg Hotel boasts more than 9,000 square feet of meeting space, including a grand ballroom that can accommodate up to 300 people for any occasion. About Waterford Hotel Group Waterford Hotel Group is one of the nation's leading hotel and convention center management companies. The company operates 30 properties in 9 states, representing nearly 4,000 total rooms. 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. For more information, visit www.waterfordhotelgroup.com. |
Contact: Lisa Beers Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. Ph. 860-701-9621 [email protected] |