"We are very pleased to have Michael join the Grand Wailea Resort sales team," said Patrick Blangy, director of sales and marketing at Grand Wailea Resort. "His extensive knowledge will help us further the process of securing more group and conference business to the Grand Wailea Resort."

Michael Consuelo's experience spans 27 years in the hospitality industry. Most recently, Consuelo was the group and convention sales director at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. During his time at Disneyland Resort, Consuelo was responsible for generating over $21 million in room revenue from the convention market and increased the Resort's average daily convention rate (ADR) by 11% each year. Before Disneyland Resort, Consuelo's experience included director of sales at the Sheraton Saratoga Springs Hotel in New York where he oversaw the operation of the entire sales department including convention services and catering sales.

At Grand Wailea Resort, Consuelo will be responsible for overseeing a team of nine sales managers.

The Grand Wailea Resort's 40-acre property provides open spaces for the active vacationer, beauty for romantic getaways and fun for the whole family. The resort is situated on one of America's top beaches, featuring luxury accommodations, the action-packed 2,000-foot long Wailea Canyon Activity Pool, the unparalleled Spa Grande, the exquisite Seaside Chapel for weddings and vow renewals and an array of recreational activities including championship golf and tennis.

KSL Resorts was founded in 1992 and is based in La Quinta, CA.