Fontainebleau Las Vegas appointed Thomas Evans to the role of chief marketing officer. A lifelong Nevadan with nearly 30 years of leadership experience in hospitality marketing and brand development, Evans is responsible for shaping the global image of the resort. He was previously chief marketing officer at Dreamscape Companies, where he oversaw marketing during the renovations and rebrand of the Rio.
Golden Entertainment promoted Skylar Dice to senior vice president and general manager of the Strat. With more than two decades of experience in hospitality and gaming, Dice brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership to his new position. Dice joined the Strat in November 2021 as vice president and assistant general manager, where he was instrumental in overseeing day-to-day operations. In his new role, Dice will lead all aspects of the resort’s operations, including its 2,427-room hotel, 80,000-square-foot casino and observation tower.
Viva Las Norms! Restaurants, born and raised in Southern California, announced the grand opening of its Las Vegas location, 4605 W. Charleston Blvd., on November 9. Norms Las Vegas marks the 24th outpost for the diner concept, and the group’s first restaurant outside of California.
Netflix and MGM Grand announced plans to open a dining experience with Netflix Bites Vegas, a one-year culinary residency. Netflix Bites begins construction this month and will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner when it opens its doors at MGM Grand in early 2025. Netflix series have inspired confectionary collaborations such as Stranger Things Eggo waffles, New Coke, Scoops Ahoy ice cream, Bridgerton International Delight creamer, Ladurée pastries and Williams Sonoma sweet treats.
Flipper’s World, the Venetian and Tao Group Hospitality will partner to bring roller skating to the Las Vegas Strip destination this winter at Tao Beach Dayclub. Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at the Venetian will open this month and run through early 2025. The roller-skating experience will be open to all ages and will include special programming for 21 years of age and older. Flipper’s World, co-founded by Liberty Ross and Kevin Wall in partnership with Usher, creates skate-inspired apparel and immersive experiences around the world. The 47,000-square-foot venue will feature a skating rink totaling 3,250 square feet. Roller skating will take place Thursday through Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Guests may bring their own skates or rent them at the venue.
The Mob Museum’s original podcast, Inside the Life, earned multiple honors at this year’s Signal Awards and MUSE Creative Awards. At the Signal Awards—a program that is mission-focused on uplifting the podcast medium by recognizing potent, meaningful and unprecedented audio projects—the museum received gold for “best new podcast” and silver for “best trailer.” The MUSE Creative Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the realms of creative design, advertising and digital media. Inside the Life received platinum awards for “website - podcasting” and “audio - podcast.” Additionally, the museum itself received platinum MUSE Awards for “integrated marketing - integrated marketing campaign” and “advertising - advertising campaign.” Created and produced in-house and hosted by former undercover agents Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin, Inside the Life offers a look into the high-stakes world of undercover operations, featuring firsthand accounts from the agents’ careers.
The Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada) awarded Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts International, the inaugural Battle Born Legacy Award during the Governor’s Conference on Tourism. This award recognizes exemplary leadership within the hospitality industry. Hornbuckle, who began his career in Las Vegas as a room attendant and busboy, has built a legacy in the hospitality sector. Over his more than two decades at MGM Resorts, he has held various senior leadership roles, influencing the company’s domestic and international growth strategies. In addition to his role at MGM, Hornbuckle has been instrumental in the development of major sports franchises in the city. His influence extends to the broader tourism landscape, where he serves on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, offering guidance on industry policies and emerging trends.
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