WATERFORD, CT (June 21, 2018) – Erica McQuesten has been named Director of Sales for the Courtyard by Marriott in Warwick, RI. The 92-room Courtyard Warwick is managed by Waterford Hotel Group Inc., a national hotel and convention center management firm.

In her new role as Director of Sales, McQuesten will be responsible for the total sales efforts for the hotel, as well as supervising sales related personnel, and implementing sales and marketing strategies to maximize profits while also maintaining guest satisfaction. McQuesten joins the Courtyard Warwick team with more than 10 years of experience. Her prior positions include Operations Supervisor, Sales Manager, Director of Sales, General Manager and Acting General Manager at several prominent Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn by Marriott properties throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Most recently, she served as the Director of Sales at the Sonesta ES Suites Providence Airport. McQuesten is a 2004 graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where she graduated with Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Hospitality & Tourism Management. McQuesten also sits on the YP Central Board as Secretary and Events Coordinator.

“We are very pleased to welcome Erica to the Courtyard Warwick team,” commented Karen Bachofner, Vice President Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Management for Waterford Hotel Group. “With her years of sales experience, we are confident she will be a great asset to the team. We wish her great success in her new role,” she added.