submitted by Alex Acuna, Station Casinos
Station Casinos is pleased to announce the promotions of two team members joining the leadership team within the sales and catering departments for the company. Lydia Pierce has been appointed Executive Director of Events for Station Casinos’ seven casino resort properties, including the company’s latest project, Durango Casino & Resort, set to open in late 2023. Renee Di Liddo has been named Director of Sales and Catering at Durango and will lead the new business strategy at the soon-to-open property.
“When building our sales teams, we prioritize leaders with not only a great track record and proven success but also individuals who understand how to deliver hospitality and build meaningful relationships with our guests,” said Deanna Burgess, Corporate Vice President of Sales at Station Casinos. “We are thrilled to welcome Renee Di Liddo to Durango and see Lydia Pierce continue to excel in our organization.”
Lydia Pierce, Executive Director of Events – Station Casinos
In her new role, Lydia Pierce will help lead the various catering teams across the enterprise of meeting and events spaces, drive revenue, deliver guest satisfaction, and personally oversee the businesses’ high-touch bookings from contract to completion.
Pierce recently celebrated ten years with Station Casinos. She joined the company in 2013 as a catering sales manager and was promoted to various roles, including Associate Director of Catering and then Director of Special Events. She served as the President of the Las Vegas chapter of the Wedding International Professionals Association and has held various positions during her tenure. Pierce is a proud graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Renee Di Liddo, Director of Sales and Catering – Durango Casino & Resort
Durango Casino & Resort, Station Casinos’ new luxury resort set to debut in late 2023, announces the selection of Renee Di Liddo as Director of Sales and Catering to lead all sales, catering, and related banquet activities for the property.
Renee Di Liddo brings over 12 years of expertise in the sales and hospitality industry and a proven success record within Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa’s sales team. With her exceptional talent for crafting one-of-a-kind guest experiences, Di Liddo will lead sales, catering, and banquet operations.
Durango will offer 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space inside a ballroom, multiple breakout rooms, stunning outdoor spaces, and an environmentally friendly event lawn. For more information, please visit www.durangoresort.com. Or stay up to date on social media: @DurangoResort.
