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Back to EpisodesInside the Venetian: Reinventing Vegas Meetings and Filling 7,000 Rooms Every Day
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Recorded recently in Las Vegas, I caught up with Tony Yousfi, CMP, Chief Sales Officer at the iconic The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, for an energizing hashtagNoVacancyNews conversation about what it takes to keep 7,000 suites full, 2.2 million square feet of space active, and 10,000-person events running seamlessly—week after week.
đź“Ť Here's what we covered:
*How the Venetian transforms every four days for new guests and events
*The billion-dollar renovation strategy—and why they're only doing it during hashtagLasVegas' "quiet" 98% occupancy months
*How Tony's team closes deals fast, even in a city running at near full capacity
*What it really takes to lead and motivate the next generation of hospitality professionals
*Why saying "yes" to failure can be the most effective teaching tool
*Personal lessons on grit, growth, and taking your first-ever 15-day vacation at 50
đź’ˇ Whether you're a hospitality veteran or just hotel-curious, this one offers an inside look at what makes the Venetian tick.
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