ABOUT THA

David Rittvo is the Principal at Tailored Hospitality Advisors, an advisory firm based in Austin, TX, specializing in casino and hospitality developments, project management services, food and beverage strategic partnerships, and advising on government relations. Since founding the firm in July 2021, David has led numerous high-profile projects, including the strategic development and management of large-scale resorts for Native American Tribes, and advising Emeril’s Restaurant Group on expanding their branded and licensed products in the casino and hospitality markets.

Before establishing Tailored Hospitality Advisors, David served as the Vice President of Development at Caesars Entertainment from February 2018 to June 2021. In this role, he played a crucial part in leading Caesars' market entry into Virginia, including the successful bid for The Danville Casino. He also redeveloped and rebranded Harrah’s New Orleans food and beverage program, and directed the development of a multi-block retail, dining, and entertainment district adjacent to Horseshoe Baltimore casino. Additionally, David spearheaded Caesars' sports betting new market development team.

David's expertise in the hospitality and gaming industries is further demonstrated by his tenure at The Innovation Group, where he served in various roles culminating as Vice President from 2014 to 2017. At The Innovation Group, David consulted with multibillion-dollar operators, developers, and financiers on predevelopment services, master planning, construction phasing, operational benchmarking, financial/data analysis, and government relations for developments across the globe. He was instrumental in significantly increasing the firm's sales revenues in Asia and improving client satisfaction and operational efficiencies.

David began his career in hospitality with roles at Pacific Catch Restaurant Group, Boulevard Restaurant, Fifty St. James Casino at Jean Georges Restaurants and Salvatore Calabrese Lounge, Myriad Restaurant Group, Rustique Bistro, and Emeril’s Restaurants.

He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hospitality Finance & Investments and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management from the University of Denver. He also holds a Real Estate & Construction Management Certificate from New York University.

David's achievements have been recognized industry-wide, earning him spots on the 2020 Global Gaming Business Magazine 40 under 40 and the 2014 Top 25 to Watch in the Gaming Industry lists. He has served on the Global Gaming Expo Advisory Committee. David is also a vintner and vineyard owner in Mendoza, Argentina, and a certified Italian butcher and amateur chef.