Hospitality management company Waterford Hotel Group is increasing its presence in New Orleans, US, by taking over the management of five hotels in the city.

Located in key areas such as the French Quarter and the Canal Street corridor, the properties include both boutique and full-service properties, providing a variety of accommodation types within the local market.

Waterford Hotel Group president Michael Heaton said: “We are pleased to expand our work with The J Collection and continue our growth within the New Orleans market.

“These additional hotels each play an important role in welcoming visitors to the city, and as New Orleans prepares for a busy season with Mardi Gras, French Quarter Festival, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and much more, we look forward to supporting their operations and enhancing the guest experience.”

With these additions, Waterford now manages 11 properties from this collection in the New Orleans area.

Waterford manages hotels and lodging assets throughout the US.

The company’s current expansion reflects its continued focus on growing its managed portfolio and working with ownership groups interested in broad operational management across various markets.

Waterford Hotel Group chief growth officer Duane Schroder said: “Welcoming these properties to our portfolio is a meaningful milestone in what has been an unprecedented year of growth for Waterford Hotel Group.

“Our team has worked tirelessly to position the company for continued success, and we look forward to building on this momentum as we head into the new year.”

As part of its expansion in the US, Waterford assumed management for two further hotels in October.

The two hotels were Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center located in Mississippi and Maison Dupuy, a boutique hotel in New Orleans.