Marilyn Cafone Elected VP of Mid-Jersey Chapter of HFTP
Controller of the Westminster Hotel in Livingston, N.J.,
LIVINGSTON, NJ, August 14, 2006. Marilyn Cafone, controller of the luxury Four-Diamond Westminster Hotel in Livingston, N.J., has been elected vice president of the Mid-Jersey Chapter of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP).
HFTP is an international professional association for those who work in the financial and technology end of the hospitality industry. Formed in 1952, it has more than 4,600 members around the world. Cafone's one-year term as vice president of the Mid-Jersey Chapter goes into effect on October 1, 2006.
"Marilyn has been very involved in our organization and has always been willing to step up and take on responsibility," said Wendy Baker, current president of the HFTP Mid-Jersey Chapter. "We have more than 100 members, and Marilyn's job will be to work hand-in-hand with the incoming president to help in the educational, networking and charitable events organized by our chapter."
Cafone has been controller of the 183-room, award-winning Westminster Hotel for three years, overseeing the entire financial operation of the 4-year-old property. She has more than 10 years of experience in the hotel industry and has been a member of HFTP for three years.
"We are very proud of Marilyn's accomplishments," said Michael Polese, general manager of the Westminster Hotel. "HFTP provides valuable educational and networking opportunities for its members, and I know that Marilyn is a wonderful asset to the organization."
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
