Is an iconic Las Vegas hotel brand name looking for a new home? It was looking more likely Wednesday after Hilton Worldwide notified the owner of the famed Las Vegas Hilton that it plans to terminate its franchise license agreement by the end of the year.
In his role, Magliarditi will oversee all hotel and casino operations for the popular 1,300 room resort destination.
The hotel industry is getting its tech on. That is, numerous hotel industry technology providers have partnered with Microsoft Corp to create the first of its kind techno think tank that brings together more than a dozen companies in a single space.
A mere six months after its opening, the Strip's newest megaresort has a new chief information officer.
Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos will close out the ISPA Conference during the Wednesday, November 9 General Session. He will speak to attendees about the different ingredients used by Zappos.com to build a long-lasting enduring brand, including the importance of customer service and company culture. Hsieh will talk about how focusing on delivering happiness to customers and employees has enabled the company to expand beyond selling shoes to clothing, bags and other product categories.
The Board of Directors of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today announced that it had voted unanimously to recognize Kirk Kerkorian, the legendary businessman and philanthropist, with the distinction of Director Emeritus.
Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Nobu Hospitality announced that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to develop the world's first Nobu Hotel, an innovative concept that will integrate an exclusive hotel tower with the first Nobu restaurant and lounge on the Las Vegas Strip. The planned development would further the tradition of world-class accommodations and service that is synonymous with the resort's luxury brand. In announcing this tactical relationship, Nobu Hospitality has reinforced its focused growth strategy, expanding through the complete hospitality spectrum.
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. said Wednesday it had assumed ownership of the financially troubled Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas after closing on a settlement agreement with its borrowers. The settlement agreement transfers a joint venture's equity stake in the Hard Rock Hotel to a fund controlled by Brookfield Asset Management. It also ends Morgans Hotel Group Co.'s management agreement for the property that stands along Paradise Road just east of the Strip.
Agilysys, Inc. a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that Sugar Factory in Las Vegas has selected the InfoGenesis POS™ system and the Eatec® Solutions inventory and procurement system to streamline operations and enhance service at its two stores on the Las Vegas Strip. The company will also use the solutions at its new flagship retail store and 650-seat restaurant, both of which are opening in Las Vegas on March 4.
After a time of rapid economic expansion mid-decade, Las Vegas entered into a period of decline as the local economy experienced challenges felt across the nation. Although the Las Vegas market has historically weathered periods of economic decline and downturns in visitation well, and the market is beginning to show signs of improvement, the rate and extent of a future recovery are uncertain at this time.
Dolce Hotels & Resorts has revealed that its stunning resort is scheduled to open February 11, 2011 and will be named Ravella at Lake Las Vegas (www.ravellavegas.com).
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the highly anticipated luxury resort at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, officially opened its doors to the public at 8 p.m. on December 15. The evening's festivities included a first-look party for invited guests which included an exclusive three-song set from The Killers front-man and Las Vegas native Brandon Flowers, a dining taste-around at the P3 Commons restaurant neighborhood and a peek at the resort’s retail boutique collection. Just before the doors opened, the traditional ceremonial first bet was made by musician Mayer Hawthorne. In a first-ever innovation for the legendary Las Vegas entertainment scene, the opening-night concert was simulcast on The Cosmopolitan's marquee, meaning passersby on the Las Vegas Strip were be able to watch the concert live on the 65-foot-tall LED-display marquee.
With a diverse range of job functions, hospitality professionals often spend a significant amount of their time on tasks unrelated to their job title. Recognizing these growing demands of the hospitality professional and their need to develop new skill sets, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is once again hosting the HFTP Development Conference. The conference, held March 14-15 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., offers quality education and networking that emphasizes technology, human resources and leadership development.
It's the largest private development ever built in the United States, and a year after its opening, CityCenter still holds an outsized sway over the Las Vegas hospitality market. It has been an adventure: From opening a passel of boutiques and earning more than 20 industry awards to scrapping an unfinished tower and writing down the property's value, CityCenter, which turns 1 on Thursday, has provided its share of ups and downs for local gaming observers to follow. Both its successes and its stumbles offer important lessons and indicators as the city prepares to welcome yet another megaresort in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, which is scheduled to open tonight.
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced the launch of its Mobile ResNet application. The application enables guests to book rooms directly into the Lodging Management System™ (LMS) property management solution via any Web-enabled smartphone as well as an iPad™ or iPod touch® device.
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has selected a comprehensive software suite for the 2,995-room property, which is scheduled to open Dec. 15. The new luxury resort will implement Agilysys solutions for property management, inventory and procurement, point of sale, condo accounting and document management.
IHG, the world's largest hotel company by number of rooms, today announced the signing of a ten-year license agreement with Las Vegas Sands Corp. to affiliate The Venetian and The Palazzo with the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts global portfolio.
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that Munchbar in Las Vegas has selected the InfoGenesis™ POS system and the TMx™ time management solution to streamline operations and enhance guest service at the casual new eatery located in Caesars Palace.
Most Vegas hotels have some kind of a shtick. From half-scale Eiffel Towers to skanky pirate-wenches, the city is a veritable playground. Vdara Hotel, however, went too far with its death-ray, which its management refers to simply as a "hot-spot." In typical hotel euphemism-speak, the spokesperson for the hotel chain which owns Vdara played down the poorly-designed hotel, which reflects sunlight from its curved shiny windows straight down to the swimming pool, as nothing more than "solar convergence." A hotel employee, speaking somewhat more honestly, said it was like "a magnifying glass that shines down."
Dolce Hotels and Resorts has been selected by Village Hospitality LLC to rebrand and manage the former Ritz-Carlton® Lake Las Vegas that closed in May 2010. Dolce plans to open the new property in the first quarter of 2011.