MGM Grand’s Room Upgrades + How to Bypass the Check-In Line

MGM Grand opened in 1993 and has seen plenty of changes over the years. You probably already know that all 4,212 main hotel rooms are currently being renovated. What you may not know is that the beautiful SKYLOFTS are also getting a makeover. MGM Resorts hasn’t released any official details yet, but judging by the […]
MGM Resorts Plans More Vegas Upgrades and Hints at New Marriott-Branded Hotel

MGM Resorts reported earnings this week. You can see details about the financials here. I listen to earnings calls for news beyond the numbers. When executives speak, they add context and insights that aren’t included in the press release, which is focused solely on financial performance. During the call, the company shared updates about additional […]
Las Vegas Rewards Roundup: Venetian/Hyatt, W/Marriott And Treasure(y) Island

This was a busy week for the Las Vegas rewards community. There’s a new casino rewards program and two new Las Vegas tie-ups with worldwide hotel loyalty programs. We’ll take a quick look at The Venetian’s selection of Hyatt as its new hotel partner and share some words about TheHotelDelanoW’s addition to the MGM Rewards […]
Vegas News | MGM + Marriott Details, Caesars Drops Rewards For Some, And Circus Circus Elevators Look Fun!

Much of this edition of Vegas News will come from casino corporation earnings reports and calls. These calls focus on a business’s financial health for investors. They’re also a good source of news from the past few months and some things the company might be planning. Financials do nothing for the average person so I […]
First Impressions: MGM Resorts With Marriott Bonvoy

The new partnership of MGM Resorts with Marriott Bonvoy is live. Some MGM Resorts properties can be booked through Marriott. All aspects of the partnership should be live before the end of March. Nothing has changed since MGM Resorts released information about the program in January. You can read the official info from MGM Resorts […]
Vegas News | Casino Earnings, F1, And A New Cigar Bar

MGM Resorts released earnings last week. I listen to the (casino earnings) calls because they usually offer some context to the financials in the reports.
Are You Stoked About The Cosmopolitan Becoming An MGM Rewards Property Next Year?

The response to The Cosmopolitan becoming an MGM Rewards property has been mixed. Surprisingly the split is about even between positive and negative. As you’ll see in a few seconds, I fall under the latter category.
MGM And Marriott Make It Official: They Are Joining Forces In Las Vegas

This morning, MGM and Marriott announced a strategic partnership between the brands in Las Vegas. Starting in October, this agreement replaces the one that MGM had with Hyatt.