Mike Wainwright, Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

"We are selling more than hotel rooms and meeting space. We are delivering a promise of flawless and genuine service to Meeting Planners and their attendees. I hear it again and again: our STARS are what make the difference at Gaylord Palms."

Mike joined Gaylord Hotels in 2005, to lead the sales and marketing team at Gaylord Palms, following 16 years of service with Marriott International. At Marriott, he spearheaded a marketing division, served as a senior sales manager directed national accounts, headed hotel sales (his sales team won "Sales Team of the Quarter" five out of nine quarters), and became director of sales and marketing.

Mike received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Northern Illinois University; and Masters of Business Administration (Executive Program) from the University of Central Florida.

Mike is a 2002 winner of the JW Marriott "Award of Excellence" and served as vice chair of the Orlando CVB Convention Committee (2003-2004).

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