SHELTON, CT—Michael Marques has been named general manager of the 125-room Hampton Inn Shelton.
He also will serve as area director of sales for Hampton Inn Shelton and the nearby Westport Inn.
Previously, Marques served as director of sales for two New Castle properties
Prior to joining New Castle in 2009 as the director of sales for the Tarrytown, NY, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Marques was with Marriott International for 10 years, serving as the director of sales at the Courtyard by Marriott in Norwalk and the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Danbury, both in Connecticut.
The Hampton Inn Shelton opened in 2011 and is located near the Bridgeport train station. It offers access to area museums, sports and entertainment venues and more than 12 local colleges, including Yale University.