WATERFORD, CT— Waterford Group chairman and CEO Len Wolman has been named Connecticut Lodging Associations Hotelier of the Year. Wolman received the award from Simon Flynn, president of the Connecticut Lodging Association, at the groups annual Salute to Excellence Awards and Recognition Dinner last week. Since 1986, Waterford Group has been involved in developing and operating projects for more than $2 billion. In receiving the honor, Wolman was cited for his substantial contribution to the advancement of travel and tourism in Connecticut and his role in communicating the economic, cultural and social importance of the travel industry.