SPECIAL: INSIDE THE PLAZA RENOVATION (NORMAL EDITION)

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This is audio from that walk-around, which also includes
conversations with CEO Tony Santo about the process of buying all
the furnishings from the never-to-open Fontainbleau and about why
they opted not to call the property the Union Plaza again. Plus,
he defines what a high-roller is at a place like the Plaza and
explains why they won’t be opening the room balconies for guest
use. The renovations will end up costing about $35 million, up
from the original $20 million budget. Santo explains why.
Finally, you may notice the main voice on this episode belongs to
Santo, but the Plaza’s chief marketing officer, Steve Rosen, also
chimes in from time to time.