LAS VEGAS, NV – August 31, 2021 – Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas has announced three new appointments to its growing executive team, with Ali Murray named Director of Sales and Marketing, Lukas Pesek named Director of Food and Beverage and Michelle Wilkos named Director of Spa and Recreation. Located at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas brings a new spirit to the vibrant city offering unforgettable experiences and unparalleled standards of luxury service and hospitality for all who visit.

 

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Ali, Lukas and Michelle to the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas executive team,” said Chintan Dadhich, General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. “Being able to recruit executives of their caliber speaks to the exciting opportunities ahead. We look forward to their contributions as we continue to elevate the unforgettable experiences and True Waldorf Service today’s discerning travelers seek.”

 

Ali Murray | Director of Sales and Marketing

As Director of Sales and Marketing, Ali Murray oversees daily sales and marketing efforts while providing strategic leadership and direction to increase revenue and exceed the resort’s business goals. With more than 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Murray brings extensive knowledge of the destination from her previous roles at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas and Treasure Island – TI Hotel & Casino.

 

Lukas Pesek | Director of Food and Beverage

With a vast knowledge of the hospitality industry and experience within the Las Vegas hotel and restaurant sectors, Lukas Pesek will contribute to the ongoing success and development of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas’ food and beverage destinations. Following a 10-year career with world renown Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck, Pesek served as Vice President of Food and Beverage at Excalibur Hotel & Casino and had the opportunity to work at Clayton Hotel, Denver and Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas as Director of Food and Beverage.

 

Michelle Wilkos | Director of Spa and Recreation

Michelle Wilkos brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the award-winning spa at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. As the property’s new Spa Director, Wilkos will be responsible for overseeing and creating the overall programming while continuing to improve the guest experience and growing the spa’s business. Prior to joining the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas team, Wilkos opened the spa at ARIA Las Vegas and served as the Director of Spa and Salon Operations at Bellagio Resort & Casino and Treasure Island – TI Hotel & Casino.

 

For more information on Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, please visit waldorfastorialasvegas.com.