WATERFORD APPOINTS KAUR AS
GENERAL MANAGER FOR RESIDENCE INN DANBURY

(Danbury, CT – June 11, 2007) --- Waterford Hotel Group has appointed Rupinder Kaur as the new General Manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott in Danbury, CT. As General Manager, Kaur will be responsible for all of the hotel’s operations, sales and administration. The 78-room Residence Inn is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel management firm currently operating 26 properties in 8 states.

Rupinder joined Waterford Hotel Group in late 2004 at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT, where she was promoted to Front Desk Manager in 2005. A year later Rupinder joined Waterford’s Four Points in Norwalk, CT, assuming the role of Assistant General Manager. Rupinder, who holds a Bachelors Degree in Hotel and Hospitality Management, began her career at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi, India. Before joining Waterford, she served as Front Office Manger of the Grand Hyatt, also in New Delhi.

“Rupinder has been very successful in each position she has held within Waterford,” said Terry Bickhardt, President of Operations and Marketing for Waterford Hotel Group. “We are confident that she will excel in her new position as GM as well,” he added.

About Residence Inn by Marriott Danbury
The Residence Inn by Marriott Danbury features studio, one and two bedroom suites, making it the only all suite hotel in the Danbury market. Their 78 spacious suites offer separate living and sleeping areas, plenty of space for relaxing, entertaining or meetings, and a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Other hotel features include 286 square feet of meeting space, a fitness center, and outdoor barbecue and picnic area. The hotel is located only minutes from the O'Neil Center, Danbury Fair Mall, and the Richter Park Golf Course.

About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., with headquarters in Waterford, CT, currently manages 26 properties in 8 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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