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 the property.

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

With over 25 years of international experience, Kelly joins 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 that, he 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.

Serge Zaalof, chief operating officer for Atlantis Resorts & Residences, said: ‘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”.