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Wynn Resorts CEO Offers Vision To Accelerate The Return Of Events And Entertainment To Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In an Op-Ed published by The Nevada Independent, Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox offers insight on how to get Las Vegas
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[{"type":"text","content":"LAS VEGAS, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In an Op-Ed published by The Nevada Independent, Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox offers insight on how to get Las Vegas entertainment, nightlife, and conventions back up and running safely. The multi-layered approach is centered around a robust health and safety plan and the implementation of an on-site testing lab located at Wynn Las Vegas.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nFollowing is the Op-Ed in full as originally published, detailing how the introduction of rapid tests and the creation of \"safe zones\" will accelerate Nevada's recovery:\nAs a long-standing member of the Las Vegas community and the current CEO of Wynn Resorts, I have been deeply entrenched in the economy and culture of Las Vegas for almost two decades. This is not only a place I love and call home, this is a place that I understand. \nWithout any doubt, Las Vegas is the most distinguished destination for uncompromising fun and unique experiences that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. That is why we are famous across continents and why we can depend on throngs of visitors from every walk of life to arrive, ready to be entertained. We must remind ourselves that our guests don't just travel to Las Vegas for small events or our casinos and fantastic restaurants, but also for our confluence of musicians, artists, acrobats, nightclubs, pool parties, the Golden Knights, the Raiders, NASCAR race weekends, and the multitude of festivals. Without argument, Las Vegas is unrivaled in our ability to bring people together with razzmatazz that exists only here and with the spirited level of service only offered by the hardworking Las Vegas hospitality community. \nWhat Las Vegas does better than anywhere else in the world is provide a fun escape. Now, more than ever, people need to unwind and switch off from the stresses and strains of daily life. It's clear that corporate travel and conventions will slowly ramp-up over the next few months and into 2021, however, we are seeing some signs of leisure travel increasing and I believe that Las Vegas should be the go-to destination to have fun and unwind during this stressful time. \nYet, right now, many of the city's unique and fun experiences are not operating at all because they are mass gatherings. Our elected officials are rightly focused on keeping people safe and I'm happy to see t...