Vegas Strip Casinos Help Fund UNLV Hospitality Program Building, Investing in Future Employees

UNLV is nearing completion on its $59 million, 93,500-square foot Hospitality Hall. The massive investment is partially permitted as a result of several Las Vegas Strip casino resorts, which will someday benefit from the college’s prestigious hospitality training program’s graduates.
UNLV’s Hospitality Hall is expected to start fall that is next giving future Vegas casino and resort employees a new home for learning.
The William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration received $24.4 million from the Nevada government in 2015 to build a home that is new its nation-leading hospitality program. But without a number of Vegas’ many well-known video gaming companies and entrepreneurs, the project wouldn’t have been possible.
To bridge the gap between hawaii’s commitment and UNLV’s $59 million vision, Caesars, Las Las vegas Sands, MGM Resorts, Boyd Gaming, Station Casinos, and Konami Gaming all donated at least $2.5 million become considered a Hospitality Hall ‘Founder.’ In addition, the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott and Engelstad Family foundations also gave $2.5 million each.
Hospitality Hall, located just steps from the Vegas Strip on the UNLV campus, provides the resources for students to learn firsthand the fast-paced world of hospitality. The building are the primary home for 2,500 students enrolled in the school.
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