Brian Coughlin Appointed General Manager Of New Flagship Live! Hotel

HANOVER, Md., March 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Live! Casino & Hotel today announced the key appointment of BRIAN COUGHLIN as General Manager of the flagship Live! Hotel, set to open in the Spring of 2018.

In his new capacity, Mr. Coughlin will manage day-to-day hotel operations and raise brand awareness to drive traffic to the hotel, including new staff training, best-in-class guest service, compliance, financial planning and revenue management. He will elevate the Live! brand through his leadership background in hotels within the four and five diamond segments, focusing on ensuring the effective execution of strategies to reflect the hotel's luxury rating.  

Mr. Coughlin has worked with luxury properties nationwide for over 20 years. His most recent position was Director of Rooms at Caneel Bay Resort on the island of St. John, U.S.V.I. Additionally, he has held positions at a plethora of esteemed hotels, including the St. Regis Houston, The Elysian Hotel (now Waldorf-Astoria Chicago), The-Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia and The Hotel Hershey. Mr. Coughlin also served at a private members club in Chicago. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management from the University of Illinois.

"With two decades in the industry, Brian has a proven track record of successful luxury hotel management and increased guest satisfaction," said Bob Tedesco, SVP Operations and Asst. General Manager, Live! Casino & Hotel. "We are confident that his expertise, coupled with our prime location and all-inclusive gaming experience, will allow Live! Casino & Hotel continued growth as a market leader and Maryland's number one tourist destination."  

The 17-story, 350,000-square-foot luxury Live! Hotel that connects to Live! Casino features 310 guest rooms, an event center, 20,000-square-feet of meeting spaces, the Live! Spa, and David's ? a 24/7 dining establishment named after Cordish Companies' Chairman David Cordish. Located within the Arundel Mills Commercial District next to Arundel Mills Mall ? Maryland's top tourist destination ? Live! Casino & Hotel will offer guests an all-inclusive experience, including premier gaming entertainment at one of the country's top commercial casinos, luxury accommodations and world-class customer service. It also is the first hotel to carry the Live! brand, renowned for its spontaneous and fun spirit.

For information about Live! Casino & Hotel, visit www.livecasinohotel.com.

About Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
Live! Casino & Hotel is one of the largest commercial casinos in the country, located in the Washington DC/Baltimore corridor, just off I-95, Route 100 and the B/W Parkway at Arundel Mills. Open 24/7, Live! Casino features more than 200 live action table games, including a Poker Room; approximately 4,000 of the latest slot machines; and two High Limit rooms. Coming Soon - the new Orchid Gaming & Smoking Patio, the region's first outdoor gaming area. Opening Spring 2018, the new Live! Hotel will feature 310 luxury guest rooms, along with a lively bar and entertainment scene, the Live! Spa, and more than 20,000- square- feet of meeting and event space. Together, the property offers world-class dining and entertainment, including the Zagat-rated #1 steakhouse The Prime Rib®; Bobby's Burger Palace, from celebrated chef Bobby Flay; Morty's Delicatessen, a traditional New York-style deli; The Cheesecake Factory®; Phillips® Seafood Express; Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine; 8 at Luk Fu, featuring sushi and sashimi; En Vivo, with classic varieties of soft tacos and burritos; the new David's, featuring 24-hour service and an eclectic menu of culinary creations; and Luckies, offering expertly crafted espresso, Starbucks coffee drinks, and Italian gelato. A sizzling nightlife, including nightly entertainment at Live! Center Stage and the unique, interactive R Bar, completes the Live! experience. Coming Soon ? The Lobby Bar at David's and a new 1,500-seat Event Center, featuring headline entertainment. Enjoy secure covered parking with valet service and a free self-park garage with Park Assist^® and direct elevator access to the casino floor. The newly-renovated Live! Lofts boutique hotel, located just minutes from the Casino, features 250 guest rooms and suites, and approximately 3,400-square-feet of meeting and banquet space. For reservations, call 443-445-2929. Live! Casino & Hotel and Live! Lofts are owned and operated by a company that is affiliated with The Cordish Companies. Call 855-5MD-LIVE (855-563-5483); or visit LiveCasinoHotel.com or LiveCasino.social. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For employment opportunities, visit www.LiveCasinoHotel.com/jobs.

About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies' origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Commercial Real Estate; Coworking Spaces; Entertainment Districts; Gaming; Hotels; International Development; Private Equity; Residential; Restaurants; and Sports-Anchored Developments. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are The Cordish Companies' prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore's world famous Inner Harbor; Philadelphia, PA; Atlantic City, NJ; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO. In addition, The Cordish Companies has developed and operates multiple highly acclaimed entertainment destinations throughout the United States which welcome over 50 million visitors per year and are the most visited destinations in their respective regions. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family's core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information visit www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter.

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