Cliff Atkinson | Hospitality Executive & Consultant

Hospitality Visionary • CEO • Advisor

Reshaping the
Hospitality Soul

President & CEO of Fremont Street Experience. Founder of WE Advisory Group. Nearly three decades of luxury leadership across Las Vegas and the globe.

Cliff Atkinson

Architect of Excellence

Cliff Atkinson is a preeminent hospitality executive with a track record of leading the world’s most iconic hotel and gaming brands. Known as a "turnaround specialist," he combines analytical rigor with a visible, floor-led leadership style.

From the 4,400-room Luxor to the Forbes Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Cliff has mastered the synergy between high-end luxury guest experiences and complex operational efficiency.

Forbes Five-Star

Service Standards

Hotelier of the Year

Awarded 2014

WE Advisory Group

Seasoned and in-depth advisory services for hotel, gaming, hospitality, and food & beverage industries. We don't just consult; we act as an extension of your team.

Business Strategy

Developing revenue management systems and market entry plans that position your organization for optimal performance.

Asset Management

Solution innovation focused on hotel development, property improvement plans (PIP), and acquisition analysis.

Culture & Training

Building high-performing teams through service-oriented enhancements and leadership development training.

Latest News

Fremont Street Names Cliff Atkinson CEO

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The Legacy of Leadership

2026 - PRESENT

President & CEO

Fremont Street Experience

Leading the vibrant entertainment district of Downtown Las Vegas into its next chapter of entertainment and growth.

2023 - 2025

President

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Integrated complex third-party operations and led the property through critical post-strike recovery and rebranding.

2019 - 2020

President & COO

Luxor Hotel & Casino

Exceeded annual EBITDA goals by 10% and launched the acclaimed "Cliffnotes" employee engagement strategy.

2016 - 2019

Senior Vice President

MGM Resorts International

Established the Corporate Hotel Division and exceeded profit goals by over $100 Million through scaled efficiencies.

Endorsements

"Cliff is without a doubt the best hotel person I have ever met... He is a process-oriented manager that always has his eye on the bottom line."
— Michael Cibulka, General Manager
"Cliff manages to merge efficiency and disciplined direction with genuine warmth and caring... This was extraordinary leadership."
— Adam Mali, F&B Operations Leader
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Let's Elevate Your Strategy

Whether you are looking for a complete property turnaround or discrete advisory services, Cliff Atkinson and WE Advisory Group offer the expertise to drive results.

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