Waterford Hotel Group Appoints Chuck Moran as GM at the Newly Renovated Gettysburg Hotel

WATERFORD, Conn. - July 23, 2013 - PRLog -- GETTYSBURG, PA (July 23, 2013) – Waterford Hotel Group (http://waterfordhotelgroup.com/) recently announced the appointment of Chuck Moran (http://www.waterfordhotelgroup.com/img/uploads/ChuckMoran_2013.jpg) as General Manager of the historic 119-room Gettysburg Hotel (http://www.hotelgettysburg.com/), located on Lincoln Square in historic downtown Gettysburg. Moran most recently served as a Regional Hotel Director for Waterford in its corporate office, overseeing the operations of several properties in the company’s portfolio.

Moran joins the Gettysburg hotel team with more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality and food and beverage industry, and as general manager will oversee all operational, sales and administrative aspects of the property. Moran joined Waterford Hotel Group in 1999 serving in various hospitality management capacities, including General Manager of Octagon Restaurant at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT, and General Manager of both the Holiday Inn in New London, CT and Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell, CT.

Moran has also held positions on numerous committees and tourism organizations in Connecticut, including serving as President of the Connecticut Lodging Association from 2008-2010. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America located in Hyde Park, NY, with an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Studies.

“Chuck’s extensive hospitality management experience and his attention to the overall customer experience is invaluable in his position at the Gettysburg Hotel,” commented Rob Winchester, President and COO for Waterford Hotel Group. “We are excited to have such a dedicated hospitality professional as part of the Gettysburg team.”

Moran’s appointment comes on the heels of the hotel’s recent multi-million dollar renovation, which transformed the hotel into an upscale, boutique-like property while maintaining the building’s historic integrity. Guests to the new Gettysburg Hotel enjoy updated amenities such as a new lobby, refurbished guestrooms, refreshed meeting and banquet space, and a brand new restaurant.

About The Gettysburg Hotel

Established in 1797 and owned by Gettysburg College, the Gettysburg Hotel is within walking distance of Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater, as well as Gettysburg National Military Park, attractions, shops and restaurants. The hotel’s location and proximity to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Harrisburg and Hershey make it an ideal spot for traveling to a variety of historic sites and places of interest. The hotel also features a business center, fitness center, roof top swimming pool, and restaurant. The Gettysburg Hotel boasts more than 9,000 square feet of meeting space, including a grand ballroom that can accommodate up to 300 people for any occasion.  The property enjoys many accolades, including Celebrate Gettysburg Magazine’s “Best Hotel” award; Wedding Wire’s “Bride’s Choice” award and The Knot’s “2012 Pick: Best of Weddings”.  The Gettysburg Hotel is a proud member of the Historic Hotels of America® and is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc.  REVPAR International is the asset manager on behalf of Gettysburg College. For more information, visit www.hotelgettysburg.com.

About Waterford Hotel Group

Waterford Hotel Group is one of the nation's leading hotel and convention center management companies. The company operates 29 properties in 8 states, representing more than 3,500 total rooms and nearly 700,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.  The collective expertise of the team and track record of success has earned Waterford distinction as an approved operator for the leading hotel brands. Whether the involvement begins at conception or during operation, Waterford Hotel Group strives for successful performance and profitability of each managed property, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service, and cleanliness. For more information, visit www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.