Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company (NYSE: HPE), today announced that Black Fire InnovationTM, a collaboration between Caesars Entertainment and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), will deploy an Aruba infrastructure in its unique technology incubation hub designed to enable the next generation of retail, entertainment and hospitality experiences.
In 2019, Las Vegas welcomed over 50 million visitors from all over the world - and 2020 is showing no signs of slowing down. With the highly anticipated arrival of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium on the horizon, the city is preparing for an exciting new year with fresh restaurant concepts from celebrity chefs, even more entertainment on The Strip, world-class amenities and more.
Today, CEO and developer Derek Stevens announced that his highly anticipated integrated gaming resort Circa Resort & Casino has reached the halfway mark in its 22-month construction process. On track for a December 2020 opening, the project will be the first ground-up gaming resort in historic Downtown Las Vegas since 1980.
Radisson today announced the debut of Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino, a Radisson Hotel at 3300 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV. The award-winning resort marks the company's first property on the world famous Las Vegas Strip and features nearly 3,000 rooms with a contemporary style and high-energy atmosphere. With the hotel now part of the Radisson brand, Radisson Rewards members can redeem points for stays when booking on RadissonHotels.com/Rewards and experience exclusive benefits from check-in to check-out. Beginning as early as Q2 2020, members can also begin earning points during their stay.
Resorts World Las Vegas has unveiled updated plans for the US$4.3 billion luxury resort-casino to include new amenities such as a 5,000-capacity state-of-the-art theater scalable to host A-list residencies and corporate events; a dynamic 75,000-square-foot nightlife and daylife concept; a 50-foot diameter video globe which will display over 6,000 square feet of captivating LED content; and additional luxury suites, villas and penthouses with individual lobby experiences, open balconies and a sky casino. Projected to open in Summer 2021, Resorts World Las Vegas will combine traditional and modern architecture, weaving a new luxury hotel experience into the fabric of Las Vegas with Asian-inspired touches, progressive technology and world-class guest service.
Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world's largest vacation ownership and exchange company, today announced that it is continuing the expansion of the Margaritaville Vacation Club® portfolio with the opening of its fourth vacation club resort destination in Las Vegas, Nevada, in February 2020.
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust ("BREIT"), and MGM Resorts International ("MGM Resorts") (NYSE: MGM) announced today that BREIT and MGM Resorts will form a 95%/5% BREIT-led joint venture to acquire the real estate assets of the Bellagio for $4.25 billion in a sale-leaseback transaction.
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, master developer of awe-inspiring integrated entertainment resorts (IER) worldwide will enter into one of the most exciting casino markets in the world through a venture with JC Hospitality. MGE has entered into a multi-year agreement with JC Hospitality to operate the 60,000-square foot gaming space at the soon to be Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, contingent on the successful completion of construction and pending MGE's regulatory approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas welcomes Ahmed Yacout to the position of Hotel Manager this August, arriving most recently from the brand's sister property, Four Seasons Hotel Austin. While in Austin, Yacout oversaw an extensive, three-year, USD 35 million hotel renovation in his role as Director of Rooms. He participated actively in the design and construction phase of the guest rooms and suites, public spaces and dining outlets, working closely with contractors and the leadership team to minimise guest impact. Additional successes included implementing cross-departmental development of the Rooms team and a targeted effort on improving guest experience scores. Prior to Austin, Yacout served in multiple leadership roles at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, beginning as a Guest Services Manager before his promotion to Front Office Manager. He also served as Hotel Assistant Manager at the front desk at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. Yacout began his Four Seasons career in 2007 as part of the pre-opening concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano in Egypt. Yacout graduated with a BS in Hotel Management from the University of Alexandria in Egypt. He hails originally from Queens, New York. Yacout will reside in Las Vegas with his wife Lina, daughters Dania and Leila, and German shepherd Brooklyn. An avid sports fan, he looks forward to supporting local Las Vegas teams, enjoying the diverse culinary scene and exploring the outdoors.
In what is its first property purchase in U.S., SoftBank-backed Oyo Hotels and Homes, has bought the Hooters Casino Hotel Las Vegas.
Oyo Hotels and Homes has made its first property acquisition in the U.S, purchasing the Hooters Casino Hotel Las Vegas, the company announced Friday.
Heads up, Las Vegas travelers: Sin City's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will close for eight months starting in February 2020 for renovations, according to multiple reports.
Venture - or zip line - down the Vegas strip and behold the bustle surrounding its extravagant attractions. As the destination Las Vegas transcends its image of a gambler's paradise, casino resorts and hotels are having to reinvent themselves. EHL's Master in Global Hospitality Business students visit Las Vegas as a part of their cross-continent studies to delve into these local industry dynamics.
Hyatt Place Las Vegas at Silverton Village is set to open this month. The new five-story, 150-room hotel will offer business and leisure travelers an open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free WiFi, 24-hour food offerings and the 24-hour fitness center.
Radisson today announced the signing of Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to its portfolio of hotels. The resort will officially join the Radisson system later this year as Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino , a Radisson Hotel. The award-winning resort, featuring nearly 3,000 rooms, contemporary style and high-energy atmosphere, marks the company's first property on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Guests will be able to book a stay at TI on RadissonHotels.com by late 2019 and Radisson Rewards members will be able to earn and redeem points in 2020.
Las Vegas is both iconic and unique, providing over 147,000 guestrooms; numerous casinos; a wide range of food, beverage, and entertainment options; shopping venues; and meeting and convention space. Overall, Las Vegas is expected to continue generating demand from local, national, and international sources at various price points. New, large-scale developments in the professional sports and entertainment fields could prove major draws as they come to fruition. Such efforts are necessary for Las Vegas to maintain its competitive status.
Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, announces Mary Giuliano as the Managing Director at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, which will soon rebrand as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Designating Giuliano as the first female Managing Director for the Virgin Hotels brand; in this role, Giuliano will leverage her dynamic hospitality experience to lead the transition, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure the successful launch of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
CAI Investments broke ground on the future site of Las Vegas' first Delta Hotels by Marriott. The 24-floor hotel is projected to open fourth quarter of 2021 will have 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and approximately 1,600 sq. ft. of retail space, along with a rooftop pool, fitness center, covered parking, lobby dining bar and coffee bar. The property is close to the Las Vegas Strip and primary convention centers. Delta Hotels by Marriott is the final phase of CAI Investments' 8.6-acre multi-purpose development, which began in 2017. The multimillion-dollar project also includes 27,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced the creation of "Black Fire Innovation," a technology hub where new gaming and hospitality concepts will be created and tested in a 43,000 square-foot innovation space that will include elements of mock hotel rooms, a casino floor and sportsbook, an esports arena and virtual reality facilities. Black Fire Innovation brings the university's academic leaders and Caesars Entertainment, one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers, together in one space to advance current trends in hospitality and gaming technology to propel the industry forward. The complex is expected to open by the end of 2019.
Get ready to be real and be you on long stays. Marriott International's TownePlace Suites by Marriott Las Vegas City Center opened for business on Thursday, February 28, 2019. On average, a TownePlace Suites opens every six days. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Las Vegas area. The new hotel located at 4920 Dean Martin Drive will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Tharaldson Hospitality Management of Decatur, Illinois.