Atlantis, The Palm, has appointed Timothy Kelly as general manager and senior vice president, operations.

Directly reporting to Serge Zaalof, chief operating officer for Atlantis Resorts & Residences, Kelly will oversee all operations, strategic direction, management and continued growth of Atlantis, The Palm.

This also includes additional responsibility for all administrative, retail, food & beverage, banqueting, marine, and recreational services.

With over 25 years of international experience, Kelly joins Atlantis, The Palm, from Wynn Resorts where he managed multiple property portfolios in Las Vegas, Macau and Cotai as well as being instrumental in the successful opening of Wynn Palace Resort and Casino in Macau in 2016.

Prior to joining Wynn Resorts, Kelly was the vice president of hotel operations at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he managed all brands in the portfolio with 6,760 rooms consisting of MGM Grand, West Wing, Skylofts, Mansion, and The Signature Residences.

Zaalof explained: “With a wealth of international experience in the general management of public and privately owned integrated hotel, restaurant, and resort operations, the appointment of Timothy Kelly supports Atlantis, The Palm’s continued commitment to enhance and redefine the guest experience. 

“Timothy has obtained exceptional operational expertise with a proven history of excelling within leadership roles and we look forward to supporting him in continuing this journey with Atlantis, The Palm.”

Kelly’s leadership excellence, afforded him to be the first representative of Forbes Travel Guide Service Advisory Committee, representing the Asia-Pacific Region, on five-star luxury service and maintenance standards.

He was also appointed to the Nevada Hotel Lodging Association board of directors for six years, lobbying the state legislature on bills that would support the integrated resort industry.