Marketing’s Role In the Design of the New Casino
Recent advances in game technology, improved access to capital markets and the continued growing popularity of Indian gaming is creating a climate that is stimulating an unprecedented expansion of Indian casinos. In the next few years, many tribes will expand their facilities or build new casinos to better serve their guests and to provide essential services for tribal members.
Opening a new property or introducing a greatly expanded facility puts tremendous strain on the property’s leadership and often thrusts managers in unique roles that differ dramatically from the day to day operations of the gaming enterprise. While architects, contractors and consultants manage the construction process, property managers are often enlisted to help with developing the new property while continuing to manage their own departments. The slot director and table games director play an integral role in designing the new casino floor as does the food and beverage director in designing the kitchen, dining room and menus. More often than not though, marketing is not invited to participate in the initial planning of the new property.
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