Williamson Named as General Manager
For Four Points By Sheraton in Norwalk CT

NORWALK, CT (April 22, 2008) --- Waterford Hotel Group recently announced the appointment of Paul Williamson as general manager of the 127-room Four Points by Sheraton in Norwalk, CT. The property is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., a national hotel management firm currently operating 23 properties.

As general manager Williamson will oversee all operational, sales and administrative aspects of the hotel. Previous to joining Four Points, Williamson held the rooms division manager position at the Ethan Allen Hotel located in Danbury, CT where he managed the front office, housekeeping and engineering departments. His experience also includes front office manager positions at the Westin Stamford in Stamford, CT and at the Sheraton Danbury in Danbury, CT. Williamson also served as operations manager at the Westport Inn in Westport, CT.

“We are pleased to welcome Paul to Four Points by Sheraton Norwalk,” commented Terry Bickhardt, president and COO for Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. “We are excited to welcome him to our team and wish him success in his new role,” added Bickhardt.

Williamson attended Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT. In 2007, he received the Manager of the Quarter award from the Westin Stamford. He also holds a certificate as a Westin Service Culture Trainer and is a certified Journey Trainer for Meyer Jabara Hotels. Williamson currently resides in Fairfield.

About Four Points by Sheraton Norwalk
The 127-room Four Points by Sheraton has the accommodations to meet your needs. In-room amenities include the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed, complimentary high-speed Internet access, in-room video games, room service, data ports, dual-line telephone, voicemail, air conditioning, microwave, refrigerator, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, in-room hair dyers, and video check-out. Other hotel features include business center/services, car rental service, concierge service, shuttle service, a sauna, fitness facility, pet policy, and parking. Conveniently located just off the Merrit Parkway and close to interstate 95, the Four Points is located within minutes of a Metro North Station, Mill Hill Historic Park, Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University, General Electric, Xerox, and Tyco US Surgical.

About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., with headquarters in Waterford, CT, currently manages 23 properties in 7 states. 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. For more information, visit the company's website at www.waterfordgroup.net.

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