Scott Blakeslee Named VP/Asst GM Palms Place, Las Vegas
MAY 20, 2009 - Scott Blakeslee has been appointed Vice President and Assistant General Manager at Palms Place, a multimillion-dollar, 47-story hotel which is the latest addition to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. In his new position, Blakeslee will oversee the sales and marketing for the property's major market segments and direct all operations for the hotel and spa.
"It is with great pleasure that I announce Scott Blakeslee as the newest member of the Palms Place team," said Palms owner George Maloof. "Scott's creative vision, expertise and experience will further enhance the continually evolving Palms Place Hotel & Spa. We could not be more pleased to have him onboard."
Scott Blakeslee brings more than eighteen years of hospitality experience to his post at the famed Palms Place Hotel & Spa. Prior to his new position, Blakeslee served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at The Harmon Hotel, Spa and Residences in Las Vegas. He was responsible for managing all aspects of public relations, marketing, business development, revenue management and direct sales.
Earlier in his career, Blakeslee held the position of Director of Sales and Marketing at the St. Regis Resort in Monarch Beach, the Lake Lawn Resort in Wisconsin and the Camel Valley Ranch in California.
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