Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, adds Downtown Grand Las Vegas to its impressive list of upscale hotels. On October 27, a small group of guests wined, dined and gambled at the new hotel and casino. Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn and his wife Andrea showed their support by placing the first bets.
Agilysys, Inc., a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software and services, today announced that Silverton Casino Hotel in Las Vegas has selected the Agilysys Lodging Management System® (LMS) property management solution and the Agilysys Workforce Management Solution™ (WMx) to streamline operations at the 300-room luxury resort.
Bally's Las Vegas has announced plans to renovate and rename its existing South tower to the all-new Jubilee Tower, named after the property's iconic show, Jubilee!, which celebrates its 32nd anniversary this summer, making it the longest-running show in Las Vegas. Renovations will include 756 remodeled hotel rooms and suites, which go on sale today for first guest arrivals late summer 2013.
Shoemaker, a Lincy scholar at the Harrah College of Hotel Administration, will assume his new position on July 1, said UNLV's Executive Vice President John Valery White. Shoemaker succeeds Don Snyder, who stepped down to lead the UNLV Now stadium project. Shoemaker has consulting experience in a variety of hospitality fields, including gaming, hotels, airlines, cruise ships and major medical centers. His background is in pricing, revenue management and customer-loyalty programs.
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas, a new multimillion dollar venue and Nevada's largest water park, has selected the InfoGenesis™ POS solution to streamline food and beverage operations and enhance guest service. The park opened Memorial Day weekend.
Newmarket® International, Inc. ("Newmarket"), the proven business solutions provider for empowering hospitality organizations to lower costs and increase revenue while improving customer satisfaction and guest loyalty, today announced the opening keynote and general session presentations for NICC 2013, the 2013 edition of the Newmarket International Customer Conference to be held May 15-17, 2013 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
he sake was flowing and music was rocking in celebration of the debut of the world's first Nobu Hotel Restaurant and Lounge Caesars Palace. Nobu Hospitality partners includingChef Nobu Matsuhisa,Robert De Niro,Meir Teper,Trevor Horwell and Struan McKenziejoined Caesars Palace in marking the completion and introduction of one of the hottest new boutique hotels featuring 181 rooms including 18 luxury suites. The highlight of the weekend was a traditional Japanese Sake Ceremony and party on Sunday, April 28 with a special musical performance by Grammy nominated singer/songwriterEd Sheeranpoolside at the Garden of The Gods complex at Caesars Palace.
Las Vegas experienced year-over-year increases in the total number of visitors from 2010 to 2012, growing to over 39,700,000 in 2012; exceeding the previous record of nearly 39,200,000 in 2007. Clark County posted its third straight annual gaming revenue increase in 2012 as the industry continues its modest recovery helped by high-end baccarat play. The performance of the Las Vegas lodging market in 2012 also exhibited positive trends over 2011, including increases in the number of occupied room nights, average daily rate, and RevPAR.
In the last two decades, Las Vegas has become synonymous with colossal hotels where checking out can take longer than a leisurely lunch. But a new lodging prototype is coming to town: the branded boutique hotel, which is typically small and intimate, offering patrons more personalized service.
Having already brought on two major hotels to its Lexington Legacy soft brand this year, Lexington by Vantage is pleased to announce its biggest addition yet – the award-winning D Las Vegas Casino Hotel on the world-famous Fremont Street Experience. It is the first casino and full-service hotel in Las Vegas for Lexington's member-driven parent company, Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced today the collaboration withNew York-based luxury hotel brand Gansevoort Hotel Group and nightlife impresarioVictor Draito launch a never before seenLas Vegasexperience creating an intimate urban resort at the location of Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon. At the heart of the Strip on the prime corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Road, Gansevoort Las Vegas is planned to open in early 2014.
The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) announced today the installation of an advisory board consisting of industry leaders to advise the school on operations and ways to best meet the needs of both students and industry.
National HR in Hospitality Conference, the only human resources conference specifically for the hospitality industry, will help professionals create an effective strategy to meet the Affordable Care Act requirements while delivering cost-effective health plans to employees. The conference, which is produced by Human Resource Executive® magazine and LRP Publications in partnership with the Cornell School of Hotel Administration (SHA), Center for Hospitality Research, and ILR School, will feature an inside view from Loews Corporation and Aon Hewitt executives on how organizations can creatively develop health, wellness, and benefits programs at reasonable costs while upholding the requirements of the Act. Also participating on the conference program are SHA professors Dave Sherwyn and Bruce Tracey, adjunct professor Paul Wagner, and several SHA alumni. At the March 11-13, 2013 event at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, attendees will learn how innovative healthcare strategies can help their business achieve compliance, healthier employees, and better financial results. The session, Lowering Healthcare Costs After the Affordable Healthcare Act, will be presented by Alan Momeyer, Loews Corporation's vice president of human resources, and Lee Reichenbach, Aon Hewitt Health & Benefits Consulting's senior vice president. They'll discuss how their companies worked together to produce Loews' creative benefit designs, wellness initiatives, and other programs to drive healthy employee behaviors. Plus, attendees will hear how to facilitate the delivery of comprehensive benefits at a reasonable cost. "The HR in Hospitality Conference features innovative speakers who are seeing successful results by creating new solutions and addressing healthcare reform strategically," said JoAnne Kruse, HR in Hospitality program chair. "Every employer must comply with the Affordable Care Act. It's truly worth the investment for all leaders to discover how advanced healthcare strategies can help achieve top results without eating away at their bottom line."The United States spends more money on healthcare than any other country, but those expenditures haven't necessarily produced better outcomes. The Affordable Care Act will require employers to comply with new regulations while offering heathcare to its employees. By 2014 more than 15 provisions will be required, including mandates for both individuals and employers. The conference healthcare reform session is designed to help hospitality employers successfully provide quality and affordable healthcare.In addition to Lowering Healthcare Costs After the Affordable Healthcare Act, the HR in Hospitality Conference will feature sessions examining innovations in HR technology, new regulations and interpretations impacting how businesses hire, changes in sexual harassment case law, and much more. For details, please visit www.HRinHospitality.com to view the full program or download the 2013 brochure.To register, please visit www.HRinHospitality.com/register or call toll-free 1-800-727-1227. For sponsorship or exhibitor information, please contact Fred Kurst at [email protected] or Nancy Sommar at [email protected]. For media inquiries, please contact Rennette Fortune at 561-622-6520, ext. 8674 or email [email protected]. About National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo | National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, established in 2007, is recognized as the nation's only conference for human resources, labor relations and employment law professionals at hotels, resorts, restaurants, airlines and all other sectors within the hospitality industry. HR in Hospitality is annually produced by Human Resource Executive® magazine and LRP Publications in partnership with Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, Center for Hospitality Research and ILR School. HR in Hospitality conference programs are consistently designed to address the unique challenges human resource management in the hospitality industry faces by providing targeted guidance, HR recertification and networking opportunities. For more information or to register, please visit www.HRinHospitality.com or call 1-800-727-1227. Join the HR in Hospitality discussion on twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
sbe, an industry-leading creative hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award- winning hotels, restaurants and nightlife, announced that they will officially break ground on SLS Las Vegas.Slated to open in fall 2014, the redevelopment of SLS Las Vegas is expected to infuse $400 million into the local economy, as well as create a projected 8,600 direct and indirect jobs. Stockbridge Capital Group of San Francisco is an equity partner in the project.
In the newly-created position that will report to Jim Murren, Chairman & CEO of MGM Resorts International, Hornbuckle will assume expanded responsibility to include Gaming Development. "Bill Hornbuckle is widely regarded as one of the most strategic and effective leaders in the hospitality and entertainment industry," Murren said. "Since assuming the newly-created role of CMO for the company in 2010, he has been focused on growing the company's relationships with our customers and guests. He has achieved this with significant success, for example, in the creation and growth of our M life customer loyalty program," Murren added.
DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's fastest growing full-service brand, and the New Tropicana Las Vegas today announced a strategic franchise agreement that marks the return of Hilton Worldwide to the Las Vegas Strip after an almost 14-year absence. Under the terms of the franchise agreement, Tropicana Las Vegas will continue to own and operate all 1,600 guest rooms in the 35-acre resort, which recently completed a $200 million comprehensive transformation.
CNBC's Simon Hobbs reports on hotel rooms that are designed to make guests healthier, and discussing whether travelers will pay more to stay in them, with Scott Sibella, MGM Grand president & COO, and Morad Fareed, Delos co-founder.
The former Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel has completed its dramatic transformation to become the D Las Vegas, revealing a sleek new style, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere in the heart of downtown Las Vegas.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) andLINQ360announced today that they will host a networking cocktail reception during this year'sGlobal Gaming Exhibition (G2E) in Las Vegas. The reception will be October 3 from 5:00–9:00 p.m. at the LINQ360 Innovation Center and is open to all HFTP members and interested parties attending G2E.
Cliff Atkinson joins Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas from the Group’s property in San Francisco, where, as General Manager, he oversaw the successful execution of a complete renovation to the award-winning hotel in May 2012. A veteran hotelier with 20 years of experience, Mr Atkinson first joined Mandarin Oriental in 1998 as Director of Revenue Management at Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco and was later promoted to Corporate Director of Revenue Management. In 2003, he joined the opening team at Mandarin Oriental, New York as Executive Assistant Manager. Mr Atkinson also held roles as General Manager at Ian Schrager’s Gramercy Park Hotel in New York and Ralph Burnet’s Chambers Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A successor to Mr Atkinson at Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco will be announced in due course.