Amid the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict, Wynn Resorts has resumed construction of its $5.1 billion integrated resort in the UAE, Wynn Marjan Island. The project was paused following the "Epic Rage" military operation launched by the US-led coalition against Iran on February 28, which saw Iran retalia
Consulting firm The Innovation Group (TIG) announces the appointment of industry veteran Anita Grim as Senior Vice President. Grim will lead the company's predictive analytics, strategic planning, business transformation, operational efficiency improvement, and cross-property commercialization plans
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has been accepted into Virtuoso’s portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.Maurice Wooden, president of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, said inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities aimed at the networ
Westgate Las Vegas, the nearly 3,000-room off-Strip resort that once was the largest hotel in the world and the tallest in Nevada, has joined 20 other Westgate properties now available on ChoiceHotels.com.Westgate and Choice Hotels International Inc. announced the new business relationship Thursday.
New name. New partners. New experience.The Strip hotel on the Mandalay Bay casino-resort site formerly known as the Delano is now the W Las Vegas, a non-gaming property jointly operated by MGM Resorts International and Marriott International Inc. The official rebranding took place last week.But the
Hyatt Hotels Corp. and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas have announced a long-term licensing agreement, making the iconic Las Vegas Strip property bookable through Hyatt channels, including Hyatt.com and the World of Hyatt mobile app. Set to launch "soon", the partnership will allow members of Hyatt's
Wynn Boosts Investor Relations Team with New VP & SVPCasino and hospitality juggernaut Wynn Resorts has expanded its investor relations team with two new appointments. The new hires will be tasked with overseeing the company’s investor relations strategy as Wynn seeks to further grow its busines
Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar will open in Caesars Palace the last week of December.Caspian’s replaces Cleopatra’s Barge, a magnificent specimen of high Vegas kitsch that featured a replica Egyptian barge surrounded by water and gently rocked by hydraulics — in the middle of a cocktail lounge. Cl
MGM Resorts International and Marriott International announced plans Monday to convert what they called an “iconic property” on the Las Vegas Strip to the W Hotels brand within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio by the end of the year.The Delano is a 43-story 1,117-room tower that opened in 2003 to serve
After four years of construction delays, the renovation of the Caesars Hotel and Casino in New Orleans is finally complete. The $435 million project, which overhauled the former Harrah’s property, comes just in time for the influx of visitors expected for the 2025 Super Bowl. The extensive renovatio
MGM Submits Application for Abu Dhabi Casino LicenseThe recognizable gaming and hospitality giant, MGM Resorts, announced it has submitted a license application for a United Arab Emirates (UAE) casino.The Company Is Among the First to Apply for a Casino LicenseThe exciting news came during the Skift
MGM Resorts Financially Equipped for Big Projects, Analysts SuggestEarlier this month, the leading hospitality, gaming and entertainment company, MGM Resorts, announced it raised debt sale from $675 million to $850 million. The announcement signaled the company’s intentions to raise more money throu
The Star Entertainment to Receive $100M from LendersThe Star Entertainment Group is set to receive more backing from its lenders amid the financial trouble it faces. The Australian casino and hospitality giant has been offered AUD 150 million to deal with the issues and stabilize its business.The St
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