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Tat Meng Chee has been appointed as Director of Business Development for Asia Pacific at Glowing

Glowing, a US-based software company specializing in AI-enhanced guest engagement solutions for luxury hospitality brands, announces the appointment of Tat Meng Chee as Director of Business Development for Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The key new role focuses on business development and facilitating Glowing's growing portfolio in the region. Chee has worked with major international, regional and domestic hotels throughout Asia. He started his career in the hospitality industry in 1989 working for the InterContinental Hotel in Geneva as Reception Shift Leader. He relocated to Kuala Lumpur in 1991 and worked for luxury hotels, such as Holiday Villa, Hotel Istana, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur, Pan Pacific GlenMarie and The Regent. Moving to Singapore in 2002, Chee transitioned to hotel technology and joined top hospitality information and communication technology companies-where he led successful sales initiatives-such as FCS Computer Systems, Avaya Asia Pacific, 3D Networks, Springer-Miller Systems and Duetto Research. In his new pivotal role, Chee will lead strategic sales initiatives and develop effective territory plan strategies to maximize growth for Glowing in APAC. Chee earned a diploma in Hotel Management and Food & Beverage Management from the world-renowned Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Switzerland.

Glowing, Inc.
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Development Opening

Radisson Makes Its Debut On The Las Vegas Strip With Treasure Island - Ti Hotel & Casino, A Radisson Hotel

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.

Handwritten Collection
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Development Pipeline

Resorts World Las Vegas Unveils Updated Plans for $4.3 Billion Resort-Casino

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.

Resorts World Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Carson City’s Newest Hotel Marks America’s 51st My Place Hotel

Today marks the opening of America's 51st My Place Hotel in Carson City, Nevada! The opening of Carson City's newest hotel also marks the second My Place Hotel to open in the beautiful Silver State. The three-story, 64-unit hotel is located at the intersection of Arrowhead Drive and North Carson Street at 17 Hospitality Way and is positioned to accommodate for the diverse needs of a wide variety of travelers in the region who have long been underserved.

My Place Hotels
Carson City, Nevada, United States
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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Partners With Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton

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.

Virgin Hotels Collection
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Appointment

Ahmed Yacout has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

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.

Four Seasons
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Development Rebranding

Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino In Las Vegas Joins Radisson

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.

Handwritten Collection
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Appointment

Mary Giuliano has been appointed as Managing Director at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

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.

Virgin Hotels
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Development Pipeline

Planned for Q4 2021 Las Vegas Welcomes First Delta Hotels By Marriott

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.

Delta
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Development Groundbreaking

US Expansion Continues: My Place Hotel – Carson City, NV Breaks Ground!

My Place Hotels of America is pleased to announce Carson City will soon be home to Nevada's second My Place Hotel. Carson City Mayor, Bob Crowell, Amy Sutherland of Carson Tahoe Health Community Foundation, along with Carson City Culture & Tourism Association (CCCTA) and a host of community leaders gathered alongside the owners, management and My Place Hotels representatives to celebrate the groundbreaking today.

My Place Hotels
Carson City, Nevada, United States
Development Opening

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Opens in Las Vegas

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.

TownePlace Suites
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Appointment

Debbie Brown has been named recipient of the first annual HR in Hospitality Lifetime Achievement Award at HR in Hospitality Conference

We are honored and delighted that the recipient of the first annual HR in Hospitality Lifetime Achievement Award is Debbie Brown, Former VP of HR for The Americas, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts! Debbie has recently retired after forty years with Four Seasons and is now focusing on the next phase of her career, advising hospitality professionals. During her storied career with Four Seasons, she held both hotel and regional Human Resource positions before assuming her long-standing role as VP of HR, Americas.Debbie was responsible for overseeing the Human Resources function for the company's fifty hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean, as well as the properties currently under development or in conversion within the Americas. Widely recognized as an employer of choice, Four Seasons has been on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the past twenty-two years.We do hope that you will join us in Las Vegas next month as we bestow this inaugural award on our friend and deserving hospitality professional.

Cornell
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States