Like his father, Gaughan has a reputation for a hands-on, paternal approach. (See related article, 'Cabana Suites injects slice of Miami into downtown Vegas.') Gaughan is a second-generation Las Vegas hotelier his father, Jackie, had stakes in hotels including the Flamingo, Golden Nugget and El Cortez. South Point is just a short drive from Mandalay Bay, which is, in effect, the southernmost point on the developed Strip. The rebranding as South Point occurred shortly thereafter, as Gaughan, Coast Casinos' founder and CEO, took the property private in a stock swap after Coast's acquisition by Boyd Gaming. When it debuted in December 2005 as South Coast, the property was the most recent addition to Coast Casinos' domain. In addition to an attractive casino/resort/lifestyle center for humans, equine guests get first-class accommodations, and they both get use of an enclosed and climate-controlled, 4,400-seat equestrian center. Meanwhile, Strip megaresorts, at least until recently, had continued their forward march, adding thousands of rooms and ever more upscale dining and spa options.īut Michael Gaughan's South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, located 10 minutes south of the major Strip action, features elements of both business types while also accommodating horses, all under the same roof. Locals' casinos, typically located off-Strip in suburban locations with no more than a few hundred hotel rooms, are evolving into lifestyle centers that often incorporate bowling alleys and movie complexes. In the continuing transformation of the Las Vegas gaming and hospitality landscape, two distinct business models predominate. S., Las Vegas, NV 89183įacilities: Casino, pool, Jacuzzi, spa/salon, fitness center, gift shop/liquor store, business center, equestrian center, movie theater, bowling alley Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionĪddress: 977 Las Vegas Blvd.Tips on how to visit Maui respectfully As travelers make plans to return to Maui, the Hawaii Tourism Authority wants visitors to the island to travel with respect and.More shop talk with a Disney specialist The conversation continues with Melissa Sanchez of New Jersey-based Spellbound Vacations: The importance of finding the right.Five cruising trends you'll find on Cunard's Queen Anne More opportunities for passengers to meet and mingle? Additional restaurants? A smart use of top-deck space? Check, check and.For Jon Baker, Geejam Hotel was a sound business decision The hip-hop record label owner was only looking to open a recording studio in Jamaica over two decades ago and knew nothing.

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