Industry News for July 12, 2024

People on the Move

Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, announced the promotion of Live! Casino executive Bryan M. Prettyman to Senior Vice President of Property Operations for the highly anticipated Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. This $270+ million world-class gaming, dining, hotel, and entertainment destination is set to open in Bossier City in the first quarter of 2025. In his new capacity, Mr. Prettyman will develop and implement operational strategies and initiatives to establish Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana as the foremost gaming and entertainment venue in the Shreveport-Bossier market. Responsibilities include all non-gaming resort operations including Hotel, Food & Beverage, Security, EVS and Facility management. 

Awards & Accolades

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, an award-winning resort in Bonita Springs, near the city of Naples, has received certification by the Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program. To receive the certification, the resort’s restaurants must follow certain eco-friendly criteria that help to keep oceans and beaches plastic free. In addition to being a part of the Ocean Friendly Restaurant program, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point has several eco-friendly programs in place. The resort features mobile entry through the World of Hyatt app helping to reduce the number of plastic key cards, and the resort features filtered water refill stations throughout the property to encourage reusable water bottle use. 

Hot off the Press

360 Destination Group (360DG) announced the transformation of their Global Business Development (GBD) team into the Strategic Account Management (SAM) team. This change underscores their commitment to aligning more closely with customers' needs and strengthening existing partnerships. By better addressing their customers’ needs, 360DG is enhancing their team's ability to support deeper partnerships. This approach distinguishes them from industry competitors by emphasizing relationships with target clients over merely increasing market share. 

Westchester County Tourism & Film has debuted a new group business meeting incentive: Westchester Workshops. Answering the call of business travelers for more authentic, cultural experiences and engagement with the local communities they visit, the program connects meeting groups with a special experience that reflects the best of New York State’s Hudson Valley community. Available to group business meetings of 50+ hotel rooms that are booked by Dec. 31, 2024, for travel through 2025, Westchester Workshops is a curated list of beyond-the-ordinary experiences.  

To take advantage of the last summer months, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the leading global hotel franchising company, is providing guests with discounts at their all-inclusive resort properties in destinations like the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bahamas, Mexico, Panama, and others. Wyndham encompasses a diverse portfolio of 25 brands and approximately 9,200 hotels spanning 95 countries across six continents, with continuous yearly growth. Visitors who book their 2024 travels before August 15th can enjoy savings of up to 40% off the Best Available Rate (BAR) when staying three or more consecutive nights at Wyndham all-inclusive resorts in various destinations across the Caribbean and Latin America. This offer is valid for stays completed by December 31, 2024. Travelers can learn more and book their stay for the summer promotion here.