Waterford Hotel Group Names Barlow
As Director of Development

Waterford, CT (November 21, 2002) – Scott Barlow has been named director of development for Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., a national hotel management firm. With corporate offices located in Waterford, Connecticut, the company currently operates 29 properties nationwide.

As director of development, Barlow will seek and develop relationships with potential institutional, financial, and individual hotel owners. Barlow will secure third party management contracts on behalf of the organization.

Barlow worked in various positions with Waterford Hotel Group upon receiving a BS degree in Business Management from Eastern Connecticut State University in 1989. He went on to hold senior financial and operations management posts in the casino and hospitality industry before returning to Waterford two years ago.

“We are pleased to have Scott leading our development team and focusing his efforts on growing the business,” said Waterford President and COO Robert Winchester. “Our growth plans are aggressive, and we believe Scott’s knowledge of all aspects of the hospitality industry—and of the Waterford team—make him the perfect choice to fill this position.”

Waterford Hotel Group has experience operating virtually every type of hotel property, including limited services 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.

Waterford Hotel Group, with offices located in Waterford, currently operates 29 properties nationwide. Franchises managed include Marriott, Starwood, Six Continents, Choice, Cendant, and Radisson, as well as independents. For more information, visit our website at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.