FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For information, contact:
Raymond Sans, General Manager
(860) 524-5550

CONNECTICUT LODGING ASSOCIATION HONORS RAYMOND SANS
AS HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR

       Hartford, Connecticut - (November 09, 2001) - Raymond Sans, general manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott in Downtown Hartford, won the Hotel General Manager of the Year Award at the Connecticut Lodging Association's Annual Awards Ceremony held recently at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT. During the ceremony, Sans was praised for his ability to serve as an excellent role model and for instilling teamwork at his property. Under Sans' leadership, the hotel has enjoyed many accomplishments, including, leading the Hartford market in competitive market share; receiving the second highest Franchise Quality Assurance score of 97% from Marriott; earning a Guest Satisfaction Score which places them in the top third nationwide; maintaining one of the lowest employee turnover rates in the hotel industry; and, raising $1,200 dollars for the March of Dimes. Sans is a board member of Greater Hartford Convention and Visitors Bureau.
       The Residence Inn by Marriott opened its doors to the public in June 2000. Since opening, Sans has served as general manager for the hotel, which is operated by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel management firm with 27 properties under contract. Sans has enjoyed more than seven years of employment with Waterford Hotel Group having served in various capacities including Controller in their Waterford corporate offices, and general manager of the Four Points Hotel by Sheraton in Norwalk.
       The 120-suite hotel is designed to attract the extended stay business travelers, as well as the corporate and leisure traveler. The hotel features one and two bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, living rooms, and dining areas. Amenities will include an exercise facility, meeting facilities, complimentary expanded daily continental breakfast, evening social reception, and grocery shopping service.
       The ownership entity, Richardson Redo, LLC, includes Hartford developers Phil Schonberger, Marc Levine, and Sam Fingold; Waterford-based developers Len Wolman and Mark Wolman; and, Stephan F. Slavik, Sr. and Del Lauria of Farmington Hills, MI.
       Waterford Hotel Group, with corporate offices located in Waterford, CT, specializes in providing complete hotel management services. The group offers centralized accounting, financial reporting, strategic marketing, human resources, and day-to-day operations management systems to position each of its properties for success. Additionally, the company is accomplished in property positioning through refurbishments and franchise conversions. For further information on Waterford Hotel Group, visit the company's website at www.whghotels.com.