For Immediate Release
For information, contact:
Lisa Beers
Waterford Group, LLC
(860) 442-4559
lbeers@waterfordgroup.net

NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM APPOINTED
AT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS IN SOUTHINGTON, CT

SOUTHINGTON, CT (October 22, 2007) – A new management team is on board at the Holiday Inn Express hotel located in Southington, CT. Lindsey Holmes, general manager, and Pamela Perrelli, director of sales, have been appointed to oversee the operational and marketing aspects of the facility. Holiday Inn Express Southington is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., a national hotel management firm currently operating 26 hotels in 8 states.

Holmes began her career with Waterford in 2002 as night auditor of the Residence Inn by Marriott in Southington, where she quickly climbed the ranks to front desk manager. She most recenlty served as resident manager for the hotel since October of 2006. Holmes resides in Rocky Hill.

Perrelli’s hospitality experience throughout CT includes her role as guest service agent at the Holiday Inn Express in Waterbury, and then as front office manager for the Comfort Suites in Danbury. Most recently, she served as regional director of sales and marketing for both the Quality Inn in East Haven and the Best Western in Berlin. Perrelli currently resides in Waterbury.

“Lindsey and Pamela have been very successful in each hospitality position they have held,” said Terry Bickhardt, president of operations and marketing for Waterford Hotel Group. “We are confident that they will excel in their new roles as well,” he added.

About Holiday Inn Express Southington
The 122-room Holiday Inn Express Southington is among the preferred hotels in the Southington area. With recent renovations the Holiday Inn Express offers a desirable option for the corporate or leisure traveler with a complimentary breakfast, on-site Health & Fitness Center, and high speed Internet access. At its convenient location off I-84 in Southington, the hotel is only minutes away from area companies including ESPN, GE, Trumpf, BAE and Stanley. Family travelers will also enjoy close proximity to Lake Compounce and Mt. Southington.

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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