Vegas guys make pitch for casino-hotels in Florida

By at 11 March, 2010, 3:20 pm

Las Vegas Sands says they want to biuld “integrated resort concept” in Florida, says vice president for communications Andy Abboud. He cites facilites in Vegas, the Venetian and Palazzo, as examples. Venetian features upscale hotel and casino, celebrity chef (Emeril, etc.) restaurants and shops. Entertainment includes the Blue Man Gropu and Phantom of the Opera.“It brings in

high-value customers, high-value retail and high-value restaurants,” he said. Convention business is the key, he said. When tourists leave on Sunday afternoon, the hotel fills up again with convention business. Less than 20 percent of visitors come just to gamble, he said.

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