LAS VEGAS
MGM Resorts International has named Michael Dominguez Senior Vice President of Sales for the company. In his new role, Dominguez, who officially joined MGM June 15, provides oversight for the company’s sales strategies for the convention, leisure and transient segments. His duties also include management of industry relations, diversity sales and MGM Resorts events.
In addition, he offers strategic oversight for the Company’s vertical sales efforts; manages and enhances the strategy for all regional sales office relationships in Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, New Jersey and Phoenix and oversees the development and execution of a companywide sales strategy for top destination accounts.
Prior to joining MGM Resorts, Dominguez was Vice President of Global Sales for Loews Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw sales efforts for 18 luxury hotels in the U.S. and Canada. Other positions included Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Palm Springs Desert Resorts CVA and Director of Sales for the following: Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, Calif., Sunburst Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Austin, Texas, and Riviera Palm Springs in Calif. In 1984, he began his hospitality career working with Hyatt, serving in various food and beverage positions, from waiter to restaurant manager to banquet manager, during his seven years with the hotel group.
Dominguez serves on the International Board of Directors for Meeting Professional International (MPI), Industry Issues and Trends Task Force for Professional Conference Management Association (PCMA), The Industry Partner Alliance for American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Advisory Board for Starcite, and Past President for MPI – Southern California Chapter. Dominguez most recently has been elected Chairman-elect for MPI’s International Board of Directors. He will assume office in July 2012 as Chairman-elect and will become acting Chairman July 1, 2013.
