GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Chris Abraham, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Grand Sierra Resort

This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Chris Abraham, the senior vice president of marketing for Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, on how his property is rebounding from Covid 19 and why he’s enthusiastic about the future.

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Chris Abraham, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Grand Sierra Resort

Reno, Nevada has a strong locals market that fuels many of the major casinos there. While Grand Sierra Resort, the former Reno Hilton, does well in that market, it is one of the few that also caters to travelers and destination resort visitors. With a plethora of attractions, the Grand Sierra is well positioned for a quick recovery from the Covid 19 lockdown. Senior Vice President of Marketing Chris Abraham explains how the resort is positioned in the Reno market and why its many attractions draws a wide range of visitors. He also talks about the owner Alex Merulo and his commitment to the property. He spoke with GGB Publisher Roger Gros at the Grand Sierra in August.

Podcast sponsored by FSBtech.com

Articles by Author: Roger Gros

Roger Gros is publisher of Global Gaming Business, the industry’s leading gaming trade publication, and all its related publications. Prior to joining Global Gaming Business, Gros was president of Inlet Communications, an independent consulting firm. He was vice president of Casino Journal Publishing Group from 1984-2000, and held virtually every editorial title during his tenure. Gros was editor of Casino Journal, the National Gaming Summary and the Atlantic City Insider, and was the founding editor of Casino Player magazine. He was a co-founder of the American Gaming Summit and the Southern Gaming Summit conferences and trade shows.
Roger Gros is the author of the best-selling book, "How to Win at Casino Gambling" (Carlton Books, 1995), now in its fourth edition. Gros was named “Businessman of the Year” for 1998 by the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Gaming Association in 2012 as part of the annual AGA Communications Awards.