LAS VEGAS, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Zanella
has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM
Grand Detroit. Zanella had served as General Manager since
2010.
"Steve has shown great leadership in and throughout our
organization," said George P. Corchis, Jr., President and
Chief Operating Officer of Regional Operations for MGM Resorts
International (NYSE:MGM). "Coming from the MGM Grand in
Las Vegas to be General Manager of
MGM Grand in Detroit in 2010,
Steve has been responsible for the day-to-day operations of one of
the most dynamic resorts in the region, and in our
company," Corchis added.
With his new title, Zanella's responsibilities have been
expanded beyond overseeing all resort operations to include guiding
the future strategic direction of the property. He will continue to
report to Corchis.
Zanella previously held the position of Senior Vice President of
Marketing for MGM Grand Las Vegas. A veteran of the hospitality
industry, he joined the company in 1991 as a participant in a
hands-on training curriculum for college graduates, and advanced in
the company through Finance, Marketing and Gaming leadership
positions.
Zanella earned his bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration
from the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas where he graduated with high honors, and is earning a
Masters in Business Administration at the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
ABOUT MGM GRAND DETROIT
A Forbes Four Star
and AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, MGM Grand
Detroit is the city's first and only downtown hotel, gaming, and
entertainment destination built from the ground up. The hotel
features 400 chic and stylish guest rooms, including nine rooftop
VIP suites and 56 opulent corner suites. Guests can enjoy three
signature dining experiences including Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria &
Cucina (November 2012), Wolfgang Puck Steak (December 2012) and TAP, a craft beer and sports
bar concept; in-room dining by Puck in addition to casual
restaurants; lounges, including a relaxed piano-style bar;
high-energy nightlife; the only resort-style spa in southeast
Michigan; and 30,000 square feet
of meeting space capable of hosting everything from large corporate
events to intimate black-tie engagements. MGM Grand Detroit is a
wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE:
MGM). For more information, visit mgmgranddetroit.com or call
toll free at (888) 646-3387.
SOURCE MGM Resorts International