Ben Yoo

About Ben Yoo

Hospitality executive with an extensive background in hotel operations and openings ranging from upscale boutique properties to mega casino resorts.

Experience

1. Vice President of Hotel Operations

   Vai Resort

   Jan 2024 — Present · Glendale, AZ, US

   VAI Resort is a premiere entertainment resort conveniently located in Glendale, AZ at the heart of Metro Phoenix. Coming soon to the Valley, VAI Resort will be Arizona\'s largest hotel, entertainment, and culinary destination. VAI will redefine the concept of a full-service resort hotel by delivering a multi-faceted experience featuring four hotel towers, with 1,100 rooms, suites, and villas, 11 signature restaurants – including the destination’s first Bar Mar by Jose Andres – Konos Island, a luxury spa, indoor theater, rides, attractions, curated retail and art installations. The property will also feature first to Arizona attractions including a 130-foot-high Konos Sky Bar, the world\'s first Mattel Adventure Park™, a capacity indoor multi-level theater & concert venue, as well as the first of its kind VAI Amphitheater, a music and entertainment venue featuring an seat, state-of-the-art stage. Led by the VAI Global Development team, VAI will be the manifestation of a dream to create the world\'s most iconic resort. For more information, visit or follow on social @vairesort.

Education

• La Cañada High School

  High School

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hotel Management

Skills

• Customer Service
• Hotel Management
• Hotels
• Rooms Division
• Guest Service Management
• Hospitality
• Resorts
• Micros
• Front Office
• Property Management Systems
• Hospitality Industry
• Hospitality Management