Marriott International & MGM Resorts Announce Partnership – Travel Noire

Marriott and MGM Resorts are teaming up to create the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy. It’s slated to hit the scene in October 2023. Get ready for a lavish lineup of 17 unbeatable MGM resorts. The collaboration is giving travelers over 40,000 plush rooms spread across Las Vegas and other star-studded US cities.

Book MGM Rooms on Marriott Mobile App Starting October

Starting this October, you’ll be able to book your dreamy stay at any of the remarkable MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy resorts through Marriott’s user-friendly digital platforms. They also will be available through MGM Resorts’ channels. 

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“This historic, long-term agreement brings together two of the most trusted and iconic brands in hospitality and entertainment,” said Bill Hornbuckle, president and chief executive officer of MGM Resorts. “We’ve seen first-hand the strong demand from Marriott International customers through our existing relationship at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and this new agreement will enable us to further optimize our overall profitability. We’re thrilled to now scale the relationship and offer Marriott Bonvoy members greater distribution access to our award-winning resorts, as well as exclusive event and entertainment opportunities, in Las Vegas and across the U.S.”

Partners Are Optimistic

The excitement of this partnership is palpable on the Marriott side. Anthony Capuano, president and chief executive officer of Marriott International, expressed his enthusiasm.

“We are excited to make MGM Resorts’ incredible properties available on Marriott channels,” Capuano said. “We look forward to increasing our global rooms distribution by 2.4 percent, as we grow our presence on the Las Vegas Strip and in other compelling destinations across the U.S.”

Apart from the outstanding benefits for travelers, the agreement also will prove advantageous for members of both companies’ loyalty programs. Members of MGM Rewards will have the opportunity to link their accounts with Marriott Bonvoy and receive select member benefits. Members of Marriott Bonvoy will now have the privilege to earn and redeem points for stays at all MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy properties. This seamless integration of loyalty benefits exemplifies the customer-centric approach of this partnership. It aims to enhance the overall travel experience for loyal patrons of both Marriott and MGM Resorts.