HARTFORD, CT (March 5, 2014) — Michele Hughes, Director of Sales for the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT was honored with the Director of Sales of the Year award during Waterford Hotel Group’s recent Annual Leadership Conference and Awards Celebration, held at the Marriott Hartford Downtown in Hartford, CT. The Convention Center was also recognized during the conference with a Core Value award for customer service.

The 2-day conference, attended by Waterford Hotel Group representatives and 55 managers from properties in the company’s portfolio, provided attendees the opportunity to share ideas, set goals, and foster the team spirit that are the hallmarks of Waterford’s consistently high performing properties. Hughes and the Convention Center team were recognized during awards ceremonies held to recognize the company’s top performers from 2013.

“Michele set the example for success in 2013 and has built a positive and driven culture and has proved herself as a leader,” commented Rob Winchester, President and COO for Waterford Hotel Group. On the Convention Center’s Core Value award, Winchester added, “The associates work hard each and every day to provide outstanding service and accommodations to our guests, so the Convention Center is most deserving of this recognition.”

The Connecticut Convention Center is owned by the State of Connecticut and is overseen by the Capital City Economic Development Authority. The center is professionally managed by Waterford Venue Services, an affiliate of Waterford Hotel Group, a leader in the hospitality industry.

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