Promoting Award Winning Nightlife
about Howard Weiss

Howard S. Weiss is an experienced Entertainment & Hospitality Executive. Howard is currently SVP of Entertainment & Sponsorships - VAI Resort, Glendale AZ. Prior to joining VAI Resort, Howard has held several executive positions throughout the industry. Some include:

  • Vice President of Entertainment - VAI Resort, Glendale AZ
  • Head of Sales & Entertainment Strategy for AREA15 in Las Vegas
  • Head of Talent & Promotion for AREA15 in Las Vegas
  • SVP of Business Development for Element Hospitality, Las Vegas
  • Property General Manager for AEG Presents, Saratoga CA
  • Penn National Gaming: Regional Vice President of Entertainment, Daylife & Nightlife, Las Vegas
  • Caesars Entertainment Corporation: Regional Vice President of Pools & Nightlife / Regional Director of Nightlife Strategy & Development – East Coast Operations
  • Pure Management Group: Director of Operations / Director of VIP Services / General Manager, Las Vegas
  • MGM / Boyd Gaming: A variety of leadership roles in Hospitality, F&B, Entertainment & Nightlife

15 + year professional skilled in Entertainment Bookings, Ticketing, Promotions, Marketing, Nightlife Strategy & Operations.Proven track record of booking and marketing successful concerts, shows and events that drive revenue and increase brand awareness. A solid history of building large F&B teams that are actively engaged and focused on execution and exceptional customer service.A history of successful openings which includes new restaurants, bars, pools, nightclubs & theaters. Passionate about creating an exciting & fun work environment that motivates employees to go above and beyond.

As a Penn State Alumni, Howard is an active board member for the School of Hospitality Management. He often returns to the school to not only influence the direction of the program, but to work directly with the faculty on industry updates and growth opportunities. He is most rewarded in this role while working with the students and through many guest-speaking engagements where he can share his experiences and suggestions for upcoming graduates looking for a career in the Hospitality industry.

Notable Accomplishments:

  • Active Board Member for the Hotel School at Penn State
  • 2016 Top 100 Men of the Year, My Vegas
  • Active Speaker for Nightclub & Bar Magazine 2011 – 2018
  • Top 40 under 40: Atlantic City, NJ 2012
  • Boardwalk Journal, Atlantic City Who’s Who, January 2012