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CONVENTION CENTER RECEIVES TOP HONORS AS FOOD AND BEVERAGE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. names Connecticut Convention Center F&B staff as 2005 Food and Beverage Team of the Year HARTFORD, CT (February 7, 2006) --- Recognizing the contributions of its top performing hotels in 2005, Waterford Hotel Group named the Connecticut Convention Center, located in Hartford, Connecticut, as its 2005 Food and Beverage Team of the Year. More than 60 hotel general managers and directors of sales from Waterford Hotel Group-managed properties recently gathered at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT for an extensive two day conference. This marks the 16th annual conference held by Waterford Hotel Group, which operates 30 properties nationwide. The Connecticut Convention Center’s Food and Beverage Team was honored for many achievements, including: exceeding guest expectations for staff friendliness and food service standards, and proper compliance with various food service training requirements. “The accomplishments of the Connecticut Convention Center’s Food and Beverage Team are staggering,” commented Terry Bickhardt, president and COO for Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. “Before the convention center even opened its doors to the public, they have been working concessions tirelessly without complaints, and without losing attention to detail.”

ABOUT WATERFORD HOTEL GROUP

Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. is a national hotel management firm currently operating 29 properties in 9 states. The company also operates the Connecticut Convention Center through its affiliate, Waterford Venue Services. With corporate offices in Waterford, CT, Waterford Hotel Group is one of the most successful management companies in the hospitality industry. The company’s nationwide roster of properties consistently achieves exceptional market share and returns well above industry averages. This outstanding record of accomplishment is based on strategic growth, intimate knowledge of industry trends, and providing value for customers and investors. For further information, contact Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., 914 Hartford Turnpike, P.O. Box 715, Waterford, CT 06385; telephone 860-442-4559, fax 860-437-7752, or visit the company's website at www.waterfordgroup.net.

CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER TEAM OF ASSOCIATES NAMED “TEAM OF THE YEAR” BY WATERFORD HOTEL GROUP HARTFORD, CT

(February 28, 2007) --- Recognizing the contributions of its top performing properties in 2006, Waterford Hotel Group and its affiliates named the associates of the Connecticut Convention Center as its 2006 Team of the Year during the company’s recent Leadership Conference. The Connecticut Convention Center is professionally managed by Waterford Venue Services Hartford, an affiliate of Waterford Hotel Group. Waterford Hotel Group held its 17th Annual Leadership Conference at the Marriott Hartford Downtown, where more than 80 managers, representing the 27 properties operated by Waterford nationwide, gathered for the conference. The two-day event is a way for the company’s leadership to share ideas, set goals, and foster team spirit throughout the organization. During an Awards Ceremony held at the adjacent Connecticut Convention Center, Waterford recognized their best performing properties from the past year. The Connecticut Convention Center was honored for many achievements, including staff excellence, outstanding customer service and participation in community activities. “The convention center team believes in the property and in the value of their own contributions,” commented Terry Bickhardt, president and COO for Waterford. “Convention center clients experience events beyond compare, and this team exemplifies what can be accomplished when all associates give their best.” The award came as a surprise to more than 50 Convention Center associates who were asked to gather for a customary moment of thanks at the ceremony’s close. “To be recognized as the best among all the Waterford Hotel Group properties speaks volumes about the quality of our associates, and the amount of pride each person takes in their position,” said Mike Costelli, the Convention Center’s General Manager. “In just one year, we set a very high benchmark for the state’s growing hospitality industry,” he added. “I am extremely proud to work with such great people.”