“Las Vegas Never Closes, Never”: COVID-19 and the Las Vegas Tourism Industry
Casinos in Las Vegas are meant to never close. However, COVID-19 led to a shut-down of this most vital sector of the region’s economy. This episode of Leading Las Vegas focuses on the impact of COVID on the tourism industry in Las Vegas. Our guest is Lindsey Bartlett, the Assistant Director for Emergency Management at the Venetian Resort, one of the premier hotel and convention properties in Las Vegas.
Ms. Bartlett discuss how the Venetian shut its doors, and the challenges of re-opening them. She describes how the property learned of COVID, how it developed a response plan, and the importance of having a team made up of members with complimentary skill sets. Many creative solutions had to be developed to create a safe environment that allowed tourists to return. Communication played a vital role in creating these solutions, and Ms. Bartlett discusses the importance of this critical leadership tool, especially in times of crises.
Produced By
Boyd Badali
Grecia Perez
Jasper Washington
Katarina Schumacher
Lorna Booze
Audio Engineering
Kevin Krall
Executive Producer
Joel D. Lieberman
