Paragon Gaming, which ran the Riviera until its May 4 closing, has received final approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission to run the Westgate Las Vegas, formerly the Las Vegas Hilton, LVH and the International.
Scott Menke, Paragon CEO, said the main focus will be to improve hotel occupancy, which is currently about 60 percent. Menke is confident Paragon can improve that number to over 80 percent. He said Paragon improved Riviera occupancy from around 50 percent to nearly 80 percent in its short time there.
The Westgate has a few things going for it, too, in addition to new management. With the closing of the nearby Riviera, the property is a perfect fit to appeal to the Riviera patrons of the past. Renovations abound for the property as well, as they continue to improve the outdoor pool area, build new restaurants, add shows, and add the new home of Elvis Presley’s
Graceland memorabilia.
The International Hotel was Presley’s home when he performed in
Las Vegas. The total cost will exceed $100 million.
