Delano Hotel Las Vegas
Delano Hotel Las Vegas

MGM Resorts International and Marriott International Plans have been announced to hide the iconic delano las vegasit is located in mandalay bay campusto a Inside the hotel The hotel is part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, according to MGM Resorts International. Renovations are expected to be completed later this year — other plans for the property are pending —W Las Vegas, Marriott Hotel This is the latest step in a long-term strategic licensing agreement announced by the two companies in July 2023. "Our relationship with Marriott has far exceeded our expectations and demonstrated the power of its portfolio of brands and the strength of its distribution channels," Steve Zanella, president of MGM Resorts Operations, said in a media release. "W Las Vegas The Gas Hotel is the latest hotel we have partnered with, and with its unique character, dynamic programming and high-quality service culture, our guests will have access to a new luxury lifestyle experience that is recognized globally." “We…

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Meet the cover leaders at IMEX America 2024

Listen to audio Latest Updates on Past Catalyst Award Winners As we walked the aisles of IMEX America 2024 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center this month, we saw many Smart Meetings Catalyst Award winners. We asked these leaders, who also appear on the cover of Smart Meetings, to tell us what's going on in their lives and how they support meeting professionals. Lisa Messina Since Messina was named the 2022 Fusion Catalyst Award winner, she has transitioned from her position as chief sales officer at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to chief sales officer at Visit Orlando. She said the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) recently announced it has an annual economic impact of approximately $3.9 billion on the Central Florida economy, including direct, indirect and induced impacts, according to a new study by PFM Group Consulting . In recent years, OCCC has held an average of nearly 200 events, attracting approximately 1.5 million visitors to the…