Andrew Sasson
The Light Group and the rise of resort nightlife
A nightlife entrepreneur whose Light Group became part of the consolidation of Las Vegas dining and clubs.
Building Light
Sasson and Andy Masi built The Light Group around Las Vegas nightlife and restaurants. Hospitality Design dates their partnership to 2001 and describes Bellagio venues among its early landmarks. [1]
The transaction
Morgans’ December 2014 announcement identifies Sasson as Light’s founder and Masi as its CEO. Their minority stake formed part of the proposed $36 million sale to Hakkasan Group. [2]
Key dates
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Andy Masi
Follow Light’s operating leadership into Clique Hospitality. [3]
Read the profileNeil Moffitt
Read about Hakkasan’s executive during the transaction. [2]
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Bellagio to accent romance
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Bellagio inspires new era for Las Vegas
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No decision reached on exemptions for Bellagio art
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Resort joins Mandalay Bay, Bellagio as LV's newest entrants
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Five-star winners at Bellagio, Mirage are five-star worthy
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Bellagio, Picasso, Renoir given elite status by AAA
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Agreement to sell The Light Group to Hakkasan Group
This announcement records an agreement, not the completed closing.
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