Travis Lunn has been appointed as President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
MGM Resorts International has announced the appointment of Travis Lunn as President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. He will oversee the resort's daily operations and provide strategic leadership and direction. Lunn will assume the role previously held by Melonie Johnson, who is returning to the company's MGM National Harbor property as President & COO.
Most recently, Lunn served as the MGM Resorts Southeast Group President & COO, where he led Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi. Under his leadership, both properties achieved all-time high gaming revenues for multiple months in 2021 while simultaneously implementing comprehensive COVID health and safety protocols. Lunn also built strong community relationships in the region through his participation on the Gulf Coast Business Council's executive committee.
Lunn brings more than 20 years of gaming and hospitality experience to Borgata. Prior to his role overseeing MGM Resorts' Mississippi properties, Lunn led MGM Grand Las Vegas as General Manager and Senior Vice President of Operations. Before joining MGM Resorts, he served as Vice President of Operations for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and General Manager of Hotel Operations for The Venetian and The Palazzo resorts.
Lunn received a bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Travis Lunn is an alumnus of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) – Class of 1996.