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Oliver Lovat

Oliver is CEO of The Denstone Group, which offers strategic consultancy on hospitality and casino focused real estate. Since 2015 he has been based in Las Vegas.


In addition to consultancy, teaching, lecturing and speaking, he writes in-depth features selected industry publications and magazines, and has a selection of research papers on strategic trends in Las Vegas and gaming.


Oliver holds an MSc in Real Estate Finance and Investment, and an MBA with a focus on Finance and Strategy; his MBA thesis and research explored  Strategic Competitive Advantage in Las Vegas Casinos, and  further research on customer behavior and trends. He lectures on this topic at Bayes Business School, City, University of London and The UNLV, among others. 

Strategic Consultancy

Our Story

Our Approach

Our Approach

Denstone was established in 2011 in London, to provide investment and development consultancy, One of the founders, Oliver Lovat, moved to the USA in 2015 to focus on strategy and development of casino and hospitality assets, and has subsequently advised some of the largest hospitality groups in e world on iconic projects.

Our Approach

Our Approach

Our Approach

Based on considerable experience, we have developed a research based  project framework based on customer centrality, market insight and internal competency, which allows each project to be uniquely considered and strategically unique, developed to achieve sustainability and competitive advantage. 

Our Services

Our Approach

Our Services

We offer consultancy in the fields of strategy and development, specializing in casino

resorts, with a focus on increasing relevance and revenues via real estate development,

appropriate strategic partnerships and value enhancement. 

Speaking, Teaching & Academic

Oliver is an internationally acknowledged expert on the evolution of Las Vegas, development and the strategic positioning of casino resorts. He has lectured and presented to dozens of groups, from schools and university students to CEOs and industry leaders. He has taken groups on walking tours to study the evolution of the industry, led in depth lectures and case studies, and spoken at at executive summits, conferences and conventions.

Media

Oliver is a frequent commentator on matters relating to Las Vegas, casinos and trends within the hospitality industry, and is quoted and featured across global media organizations. He is a columnist for Global Gaming Insider Magazine and other leading industry publications

Contact

Oliver is based in Las Vegas and can be contacted by email at oliver@denstonegroup.com. To see a selection of columns and essays, please click the link below.

Link to essays and Columns

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