Carr Steps into Director of Sales Position at Hartford-Area Property

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Residence Inn by Marriott
in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, a property managed by White Lodging, has a new
Director of Sales. It was announced that Helen Carr has assumed the role at the
96-room hotel. “I am pleased to be a part of White Lodging; it is a fantastic
career move,” said Carr in commenting on her job change. “I couldn’t ask for a
better or more welcoming team than the great people at the Residence Inn.”

Carr received her undergraduate degree in tourism and hospitality management
from Central Connecticut State University and is currently working toward her
MBA with a concentration in marketing at the University of New Haven. It was
while she was an undergraduate that she first began working in the hospitality
industry. Carr started at the La Quinta Inn & Suites in New Britain, Connecticut
as a senior front desk representative and part time housekeeping supervisor.

After graduating in 2010, Carr joined the Waterford Hotel Group in Hartford,
Connecticut as the company’s eCommerce Manager. In this role she updated and
managed the Websites for a Marriott hotel and a Hilton hotel, created social
media engagements for both properties and helped develop city-wide partnerships.
She held this position until joining White Lodging in September 2011.

In speaking on Carr’s move to the Rocky Hill Residence Inn, General Manager Tim
Grant had this to say, “I am so looking forward to having Helen on our team. She
has the right personality and the skill set necessary to enhance and build
long-term relationships with our customers.”

The Residence Inn by Marriott in Rocky Hill is an all-suite hotel located
minutes from the downtown Hartford Convention Center. All rooms have separate
living/sleeping areas and have fully equipped kitchens. At this extended-stay
property, guests enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast each day and a manager’s
reception on select weekday evenings.

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered
in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership,
development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and
cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to
large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over
157 hotels in 19 states and encompasses representation of the following leading
brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood
Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

SOURCE White Lodging Services Corporation