Scott SmithWaterton, a U.S. real estate investor and operator, today announced it has appointed Nadine Thompson as area director of sales for two hotels in west suburban Boston: Courtyard by Marriott Boston Marlborough, a 202-key hotel in Marlborough; and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston – Westborough, a 223-key hotel in Westborough. In addition, Scott Smith was named general manager of the Boston – Westborough property, which is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation. As general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston – Westborough, Smith will oversee a team of 120 associates as the property undergoes a $3.3 million renovation that will update both common areas and guestrooms. Smith has spent nearly two decades in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as assistant general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Marlborough, where he oversaw the property’s conversion from a Radisson hotel. In addition to having extensive operational experience, Smith is highly knowledgeable about food and beverage services, having started his career as a chef in various hotel kitchens. He eventually worked his way up to director of food and beverage at the Worcester Crowne Plaza before transitioning to hotel management in 2005. Smith and Thompson each hold a degree in business administration/management from Quinsigamond Community College and Springfield Technical Community College, respectively. Smith is also a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vt.