The newly debuted Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Hotel & Residences announces the appointment of Donald Bowman as the general manager of the highly anticipated hotel featuring 389 guestrooms and 225 residences. An exceptional luxury hotelier, Bowman brings strategic aptitude and relentless commitment to the brand’s inaugural presence in Las Vegas.
In the wake of the hotel’s new arrival on the Las Vegas Strip, Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Hotel & Residences, formerly Mandarin Oriental, prompts a seamless change of hands with a nearly complete property staff conversion under the leadership of Bowman, who served as the former general manager. With a position at the hotel’s advent, Bowman has been instrumental in establishing the foundation for unrivaled, personalized service, creating unforgettable moments in the heart of Las Vegas.
Bringing more than 30 years of domestic and international experience in hospitality, Bowman excels in leading openings, hotel management operations and high-caliber service. He honed his proficiencies during his tenure with the Rafael Group of Hotels that was taken over by Mandarin Oriental Group. The transfer afforded him the opportunity to lead the group’s prestigious properties and ultimately as Hotel Manager opening Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas in 2009. Under Bowman’s leadership, the hotel became one of the few Forbes triple Five-Star Hotels in the world.
