WAILEA, Maui, Hawaii – July 20, 2007 – Sharon Klaschka has been appointed director of sales and marketing for the newly renovated 546-room Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on Maui.

"Sharon brings to our team a wealth of experience and contacts from 25 years in the business and we are very pleased to have her," said John Jaskula, general manager. "Her many years of representing properties at Wailea give her valuable insights into our products and markets."

Klaschka will be responsible for implementing an aggressive sales and marketing business plan and directing the resort's sales, marketing, advertising and public relations initiatives.

Prior to joining Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Klaschka served for a year as director of sales for the Kahala Hotel and Resort on Oahu. Previously, she had been director of leisure sales for the Fairmont Kea Lani at Wailea for 13 years. She began her hospitality career by working at the front desk of the Wailea Beach Marriott, back when it was known as the Intercontinental in the early 1980s.

Klaschka studied public speaking at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is a graduate of Maryknoll High School in Honolulu.

Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, which offers the best oceanfront location within the luxurious Wailea Resort destination, is delighting guests after a $60 million renovation.

The featured resort highlights are: Brand new guest arrival experience in the lobby with new tile flooring, and individualized marble and wood registration pods for a more engaging experience between guest and associate; 546 completely redesigned guest rooms, featuring Marriott's "Revive" bed and linen collection; Executive suites that offer hardwood floors, all new baths featuring a Kohler Tea for Two deep-soaking tub and plasma screen television; The newly opened Mandara Spa has been recognized recently by Conde Nast Traveler in the "2007 Hot Spa List" and by Concierge.com in the "2007 Gold List;" The 10,000 square-foot spa offers 11 treatment rooms including a new oceanview deluxe couples suite, or an oceanfront cabana located on the ocean's edge. The spa also offers a full-service salon with facilities for hair, make-up and nail services; A state-of-the-art 2,100 square-foot fitness center located adjacent to Mandara Spa; and 100% smoke-free environment including guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, and public spaces such as the lobby.

For additional guest enjoyment, the highly anticipated Serenity pool with over-the-water cabanas is being built on the expansive oceanfront Molokini Lawn area and is scheduled for completion in late 2007.