Vegas Dreams | Failed Las Vegas Projects

Astral Las Vegas

There were so many renovation and expansions of existing casinos that never got off the ground. It’s fun to take a stroll around the Las Vegas that never was.

Living the Mlife: World of Hyatt Partnership

The Mlife

Living the MGM Mlife – World of Hyatt Partnership | What it means for the frequent traveler is that you don’t necessarily need to gamble to get Mlife perks as high as Gold.

World of Hyatt Globalist | CHEAP Hyatt Elite Status

World of Hyatt Globalist | CHEAP Hyatt Elite Status

One of my favorite conversations is sweet spots in loyalty programs. Be it casino, hotel or airline programs it is always fun to imagine how one can reach top tier elite status with the least amount of spend. I was actually discussing CHEAP Hyatt Elite Status with my buddy John the other day, as it references to Hyatt Globalist status. Globalist (formerly Hyatt Diamond) is now the top published tier for Hyatt loyalty.

(W)hy Is No One Talking About The W Las Vegas?

(W)hy Is No One Talking About The W Las Vegas

But after a lengthy amount of time since opening, no one is really talking about the W at the SLS. While friends will always rave of the latest hotel openings, experiences and the like, no one in my direct contact has mentioned more than a whisper or two about the W.

Hyatt Elites | Don’t Let Mlife Downgrade You

MGM Players Club Cards

One of the great perks of Hyatt Gold Passport is their partnership with MGM’s Mlife program. They offer a status match that is very good with Hyatt Diamonds mapping to Mlife Platinum. That’s one notch down from MGM’s, by invitation only, Noir status. There’s a good number of benefits to being Mlife platinum, including lots […]

Hyatt Announces 75K Gold Passport Promotion

Hyatt 75K Gold Passport Promotion

We’re big fans of Hyatt and their Gold Passport Program. Last year they announced a very aggressive status matching program to entice Marriott Rewards and Starwood SPG elites to bring their business over to Hyat

SLS Update | W Las Vegas Is Coming

SLS Update | W Las Vegas Is Coming

After speculation and somewhat of confirmation from the SLS and Starwood, it appears as though the transformation of the Lux tower into the first W Las Vegas is well underway with construction walls up and certain rooms not available.