In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Ayesha Molino, Chief Operating Officer of MGM Resorts International, to explore the evolving landscape of hospitality, entertainment, and large-scale resort operations in Las Vegas.

Ayesha shares her unconventional path from law and government into hospitality leadership, and how her experience in policy shaped her approach to decision-making at one of the world’s largest resort companies. The conversation dives into MGM’s guest-centric operating model, the transformation of Las Vegas into an entertainment-driven destination, and how AI, data, and loyalty partnerships like Marriott Bonvoy are reshaping the future of travel.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn About:

How growing up in San Diego and Washington, DC shaped her leadership mindset
The transformation of Las Vegas into an entertainment-first global destination
Why modernizing legacy systems and moving to the cloud is critical for innovation
How the MGM–Marriott Bonvoy partnership is reshaping loyalty in travel and gaming
Traits of successful hospitality leaders in today’s data-driven environment

Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eW8xZA-XK9U

Links:
Ayesha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayesha-molino-a7581a84
MGM Resorts International: https://www.mgmresorts.com/en.html

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#285: Inside the Operations of Hospitality Giant, MGM Resorts International | with Ayesha Molino

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#285: Inside the Operations of Hospitality Giant, MGM Resorts International | with Ayesha Molino