In a statement, Trump pointed to Fertitta's background in business, including his work as CEO of Landry's, a Texas-based restaurant and entertainment company.

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday plucked a little-known Houston businessman ... to Italy the guy whose name decorates about half of the city's buildings. Tilman Fertitta, the CEO of Landry's, 67-year-old owner of the Houston Rockets and valued ...

Security vehicles at Tilman Fertitta’s Post Oak Hotel closely resemble the squad cars used by Constable Alan Rosen in Precinct 1.

Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets and Landry’s restaurant group, hosted a fundraiser for Trump earlier this year.

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tilman Feritta, owner of three Nevada casino resorts, as his ambassador to Italy.Trump announced the appointment on S

Donald Trump will nominate CNBC’s Billion Dollar Buyer host and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta as the United States ambassador to Italy.

In a post to Truth Social, Trump praised Fertitta for his "long history of giving back to the community through numerous philanthropic initiatives."

President-elect Donald Trump nominated the owner of the Houston Rockets, who also has real estate development interest.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced these picks for top White House staff positions, ambassadors and department heads to fill his incoming administration.

The state prosecution of Donald Trump on election interference charges in Georgia may be able to continue despite his impending inauguration, prosecutors signaled. Alleged would-be Trump assassin ...

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate billionaire Tilman Fertitta as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy. Fertitta, 67, is the chairman and owner of Landry's, Inc., a hospitality conglomerate operating numerous restaurants,