Las Vegas | Casino Loyalty Implications of Marriott International Acquiring Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

By now, you have probably heard the big news in the hotel and hotel loyalty world : “Marriott International to Acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Creating the World’s Largest Hotel Company.” (press release HERE) Our immediate attention turns to the loyalty programs of Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). According to the press […]
Preview | Mandalay Bay’s Renovated Rooms

Mandalay Bay Although I tend to stay on top of the game when it comes to the newest changes to the Vegas hotel scene, there was one recent bit of news that managed to slip under the radar until an email landed in my inbox. Hot on the heels of the renovation of the Four […]
Overview Of Station Casinos Boarding Pass

Station Casinos Boarding Pass Station Casinos is considered by most people as a casino operator for Las Vegas locals. Even though Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa is one of the more beautiful hotels and casinos you’ll find anywhere in Las Vegas it’s 20 minutes away from the tourist areas of the Vegas Strip and […]
Casino Loyalty Cards are Similar to Those of Airlines and Hotels — But Not the Same – Part III

Picking up where I left off in Part II, in this final segment I shall continue to discuss how casino cards are different from hotel and airline loyalty cards. 5. Many casinos offer the option of having joint players’ cards — usually between a husband and wife, but not necessarily. This is an option, meaning […]
Potential Hotel Chain Merger Would Have Major Impact In Las Vegas

The most recent rumor, and hottest in the United States, is that Hyatt Hotels is now considering acquiring Starwood Hotels. This deal would have a major impact on the hotel landscape in Las Vegas.
Casino Loyalty Cards are Similar to Those of Airlines and Hotels — But Not the Same – Part II

This month, I want to discuss how casino loyalty cards are different from hotel and airline loyalty cards. While we will be discussing the differences among the cards, we will cover many of the same subjects as we did when discussing the similarities.
Hotel Review: The Queen Suite at the Delano – Part II

When MGM announced THEhotel, the all suite hotel tower at Mandalay Bay, would be taken over by Morgans hotel group and rebranded as the Delano, resurrecting plans for the former Echelon property that had been killed off with the great recession, many questions swirled about just how extensive the rebranding would be. Peeks were given […]
Hotel Review: The Queen Suite at the Delano – Part I

Las Vegas has always been a town of casino moguls, or nowadays corporations, doing whatever it takes to one up one another and draw in revenue. From the mundane, like changing paint colors, to the wildly imaginative like total reinventions of entire properties a la the SLS, Vegas is always looking to set trends in […]
Changes Coming to Mlife on the 15th of December

Mlife Changes Las Vegas casino players clubs change their policies about every 18-24 months. Well, it’s not only time for MGM Resorts’ players club, Mlife, to reset its clock but it’s also time to get ready for some of their policy changes in the near future. There are some major chances so as not to […]
Mlife : The Clock Resets

A new year (so to speak) and a new me. Or rather a new tier. That’s right kids, it’s now October and all those earned Mlife (tier level) credits are about as worthwhile as a turtle in a greyhound race. If you are new to Mlife, be sure to check out the beginning of our Mlife series on TravelZork.