Rob Dondero

Experience

1. Executive Vice President

   R&R partners

   Jan 2005 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Of all the brands in the world that enjoy global awareness, Rob has the great fortune to oversee probably the coolest one by any measure. From advertising and marketing to events and promotional partnerships, his oversight of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority account for R&R Partners takes him on an exhilarating ride every day. He skillfully guides a fully integrated team of communication professionals charged with filling over hotel rooms 365 days per year. There just isn’t another destination in the world that demands this level of market performance, but for Rob, it’s just another day at the office.Over the past 30+ years, Rob has managed some of the most celebrated tourism campaigns in history, while his expertise in the travel category has become internationally known. A master at recognizing and breathing life into smart marketing partnerships for clients, his portfolio includes UFC, Ford, Bud Light, Major League Baseball, the NHL and more. This experience also makes him a leader in R&R’s business development efforts.Rob has developed, negotiated and promoted such special events as the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Launch Party; NBA All-Star Game; Latin GRAMMY Awards; Billboard Music Awards; Academy of Country Music Awards; Las Vegas Bowl; NASCAR Champions Week; Miss Universe/Miss America/Miss USA pageants; and the internationally renowned gourmet and wine event, Vegas Uncork’d. All have resulted in millions of dollars in added value and earned media for the Las Vegas destination. A great example of the results Rob brings to any project includes the launch of the Professional Bull Riders’ Championship Tour, which propelled bull riding into the mainstream of professional sports, established a fiercely loyal fan base and increased sponsorship revenues by 700 percent – up there with blue chip brands like Ford, Wrangler, Bud Light and Coca-Cola.