Wingate Inn–Lake George names Consuelo Director of Sales:
30–Year Hospitality Veteran Set to Lead 96–Room Hotel’s Sales Team; Efforts to Land Year–Round Conventions, Festivals and Events
LAKE GEORGE (October 23, 2006) – The Wingate Inn–Lake George, a 96–room hotel designed to meet the needs of both leisure and business travelers that is slated to open in the spring of 2007, has named Michael Consuelo of Glens Falls director of sales.
In his new position, Consuelo, who has more than 30 years of hands–on experience in hospitality marketing, will be responsible for attracting leisure, group and business travelers to the facility, which is located on Route 9L, opposite Waterslide World. He will also work to bring conventions, trade and consumer shows, events and festivals to the hotel.
"We are very excited to have Michael taking on this important role," said Wingate Inn–Lake George General Manager Jason Sherry. "His extensive hotel pre–opening and marketing experience will be instrumental as we strive to make the Wingate Inn, and the Lake George community as a whole, a year–round travel destination."
Most recently, Consuelo served as the director of sales and conference services at the Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark in Queensbury, where he oversaw sales and marketing for the 200–suite hotel and its 38,000–square–foot indoor water theme park. While at the facility, the first of its kind in New York state, he successfully implemented themed weekend "Brunch with Looney Tune Characters" and package programs designed to increase off–season activity.
Before that, Consuelo was director of convention and group sales at the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa in Maui, HI, where he handled group sales efforts for the 780–room, four–star resort. He has also held similar positions with the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA; Sheraton Saratoga Springs Hotel, Saratoga Springs, NY; and, Doubletree Hotel Orange, Orange, CA.
A graduate of LaSalle Institute Military Academy, Consuelo holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Bridgeport and is a Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive. He also is a member of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International and the Professional Convention Management Association.