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Neon lighting backs the bar at the Martin Brudnizkidesigned
Mayfair Supper Club in the Bellagio Las Vegas
Crafted by Knibb Design, Best Friend at the Park MGM
Las Vegas nods to chef Roy Choi's childhood in LA
Ari Kastrati
Chief Hospitality Offi cer
MGM Resorts
As chief hospitality offi cer at MGM Resorts, Las Vegas-based Ari
Kastrati oversees the non-gaming strategic operations for the hotel
company. From nightlife to F+B and retail, his role also includes
the company's art and culture division, as well as internal real
estate eff orts. No matt er the venue, Kastrati says the " people are
the foundation of our success. " Here, he shares how MGM creates
immersive, energizing experiences that create loyal guests.
Vegas is all about experiences. How do you promote that
with MGM's F+B and nightlife venues?
We believe experiences are more than individual touchpoints. It's a
journey that begins the moment a guest walks in and continues until
they depart, and encompasses everything that happens in between.
In all of our venues, we focus on creating environments where design,
dining, and entertainment coexist-creating an undercurrent of
energy that enhances our guests' emotions and leaves memorable
impressions.
How have guest expectations changed in the last few years
when it comes to what Vegas has to offer?
More than ever, it's not enough to meet expectations. Our focus is on
exceeding existing expectations, but also on creating moments that
guests haven't even yet begun to dream about. By remaining focused
on our guests, hearing their feedback, and understanding their
journey, we can better meet their needs and deepen our relationship
with them. The result is proactive guest service, personalized
interactions, and connected experiences, all designed to wow the
guest.
What goes into creating these memorable moments?
Our goal is to create experiences that are unique to us. With that
as our North Star, we push ourselves to redefi ne our boundaries, or
eliminate them completely, freeing us up to envision bold, innovative
experiences. One example is our collaboration with chef Roy Choi in
opening his fi rst Las Vegas restaurant, Best Friend at Park MGM
[led by Knibb Design]. Best Friend pays homage to chef Choi's life.
Every element of the design represents a part of his life growing up
in Los Angeles, including the market environment when you enter
the restaurant, which displays nostalgic items from his youth, as well
as off ering branded merchandise and souvenirs. When guests walk
into Best Friend, they feel as if they're immersed in LA's food, music,
and culture.
Is there a restaurant that embodies what you do?
In December 2019, we introduced the Mayfair Supper Club
[designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio] at the Bellagio Hotel
& Casino in Las Vegas, completely reimagining the traditional
dinner experience. This innovative venue was designed to captivate
guests at every turn through a sensory feast, live entertainment, and
surprise performances. And it doesn't disappoint. The Mayfair is
dinner and a show for a new generation. Set against the backdrop
of the Bellagio Fountains, the Mayfair defi es typical dinner service
not only with live music, but also with an immersive, full-scale
production both on stage and throughout the restaurant, making
guests feel like they're part of the show.
How has the F+B industry evolved in the last few years?
I'm excited to say that food and beverage are now trip-makers,
not just trip-fillers. Guests look at a destination's food and
beverage program as an integral component of their trip and often
plan vacations centered on their love of food. As a result, it's a
cornerstone of our operations and a powerful force for driving
visitation and loyalty.
F+B Trends: What's Next
Wednesday, April 27th
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: HD Park
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Photos courtesy of MGM RESORTS
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contents
from the editor
cityscene: miami
hd summit
sketchbook
business sense: black hotel investors
project breakdown: inness
trends: retail
trends: new brands
interview: sharan pasricha
interview: josh wyatt
interview: arash azarbarzin and paul mcelroy
trends: restaurant
hd expo preview
from the show director
products
conference highlights
designer profile: christian siriano
icff preview
technology
made in america
casegoods
textiles
seating
projects
sumei skyline coast boutique hotel
pendry manhattan west
aramness gir lodge
ahn luh guantang resorts and residence 
clayton members club & hotel
tommie hollywood
suzhou section homestay
muir, autograph collection 
etéreo, auberge resorts collection
hotel motto
ad index
back space: sean leffers
Hospitality Design - April 2022 - Intro
Hospitality Design - April 2022 - Cover1
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - cityscene: miami
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - hd summit
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - sketchbook
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - interview: sharan pasricha
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - interview: josh wyatt
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - interview: arash azarbarzin and paul mcelroy
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - hd expo preview
Hospitality Design - April 2022 - from the show director
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - products
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - conference highlights
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - designer profile: christian siriano
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - icff preview
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - technology
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - made in america
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - casegoods
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - textiles
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - seating
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - projects
Hospitality Design - April 2022 - sumei skyline coast boutique hotel
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - pendry manhattan west
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - aramness gir lodge
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - ahn luh guantang resorts and residence 
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - clayton members club & hotel
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - tommie hollywood
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - suzhou section homestay
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - muir, autograph collection 
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - etéreo, auberge resorts collection
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - hotel motto
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - ad index
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Hospitality Design - April 2022 - back space: sean leffers
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