Lisa Beers
VP, Public Relations
Waterford Group
(860) 701-9621
lbeers@waterfordgroup.net

WATERFORD HOTEL GROUP PROMOTES HEATHER MILLER TO
GENERAL MANAGER OF COMFORT INN, MYSTIC, CT.

(Waterford, CT – September 18, 2006) --- Waterford Hotel Group has announced the promotion of Heather L. Miller to General Manager of the Comfort Inn in Mystic, CT. The property is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., a national hotel management firm currently operating 26 properties.

Miller will oversee all operational, sales and administrative aspects of the hotel. She has more than 4 years of sales experience at Waterford-managed properties, including her position as Director of Sales for the Comfort Inn in 2004. Most recently she served as Director of Sales of the Holiday Inn in New London.

Miller is a native of Plainfield, CT. She attended both Eastern Connecticut State University and the University of New Mexico, and is currently working on earning a degree in Child Psychology. Miller currently serves on the Mystic Coast & Country Events Planning Committee.

“Heather has been very successful in each position she has held within Waterford Hotel Group,” 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 Comfort Inn Mystic, CT
Choice Platinum Award Winner Comfort Inn Mystic features 120 rooms each with telephones with data ports and voice mail, wireless high-speed Internet access, cable television with pay movies and handicap accessible rooms. Hotel facilities include in-house exercise facility, shuttle service to both area casinos, banquet and meeting facilities accommodating up to 50. Each reservation also includes a deluxe continental breakfast and a daily newspaper.

About Waterford Hotel Group, Inc.
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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