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In recent months, hotel industry chatter and scuttlebutt swirled around the idea that Hilton is within striking distance of overtaking Marriott in terms of loyalty program size.

Marriott International, with more than 30 brands under its belt, is the undisputed leader in the world's hotel orbit.

MGM Resorts CEO and president William Hornbuckle made around $38 million in pay in 2023, more than the CEOs of rival casino resort operators Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands, as detailed in recent SEC filings.

Hilton has acquired a majority stake in Sydell Group, with plans to add Sydell's NoMad brand to its portfolio.

Attention, Marriott Bonvoy fans — you can now place your bets and earn Marriott Bonvoy points. Yes, you can potentially gamble your way to a free hotel stay.

In early February, it was announced that Small Luxury Hotels of the World was ending its partnership with World of Hyatt. This dealt a heavy blow to World of Hyatt loyalists, considering the partnership allowed members to earn or use points and take advantage of elite Hyatt benefits at boutique hotels around the world.

MGM Resorts International and Marriott International are coming together to bring travelers an all-new level of access to exclusive experiences and even better benefits. 

Last July, Marriott International and MGM Resorts announced a licensing tie-up where members of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program could earn and redeem points for activity at MGM Resorts’ properties. On Wednesday, travelers became able to take advantage of this partnership at 16 MGM Resort locations.

Just because Hyatt and MGM Resorts are no longer partners doesn't mean World of Hyatt loyalists are devoid of options regarding casino resorts in Sin City.

With MGM Resorts' big move from its multiyear partnership with the World of Hyatt program to a new one with Marriott Bonvoy, there's one question we've all been waiting to ask: Just how many Marriott Bonvoy points per night will cost to stay at big-name Vegas resorts such as MGM Grand, Bellagio, Aria, Excalibur and beyond?

World of Hyatt members have plenty of reasons to don their mourning veils as of late.

Good things come to Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Rewards members who wait.

MGM Resort’s upcoming three-hotels-in-one mega-resort in Dubai will not have a casino, CEO and president Bill Hornbuckle has said. Still, he has high hopes for the project, now with a new budget in excess of $2.5 billion.

The Super Bowl helped MGM Resorts post three of the top five days in revenue it has ever recorded at hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, executives said Tuesday.

There's nothing like the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas — and there's nothing like a status match. Lucky for us, you can have it all.

Cynics typically say that bigger doesn't always equal better when it comes to major corporations like Marriott International.

It just got a little more expensive to stay at many popular casino hotels. MGM Resorts, the parent company of some of the largest casinos and hotels in Las Vegas, recently increased resort fees at many of their properties, with some topping out at $50. The fees, which are added after a reservation is made, drive up the total cost of a reservation. The increase will vary between $2 and $6 per night, depending on the property, MGM Resorts shared with Travel + Leisure.  Specifically, at the MGM Grand Las Vegas the resort fee, now $45, provides services such as unlimited local and domestic phone calls, airline boarding pass printing, digital newspaper, fitness center access and in-room Wi-Fi. The fee also provides complimentary access to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME On Demand, with the in-room television.  Here are the current resort fees at MGM Resorts: ARIA Resort & Casino — $50.00 Bellagio Hotel & Casino — $50.00 Delano Las Vegas — $45.00 Excalibur Hotel & Casino — $37.00 Luxor Hotel & Casino — $37.00 Mandalay Bay — $45.00 MGM Grand Las Vegas — $45.00 New York-New York Hotel & Casino — $42.00 NoMad Las Vegas — $42.00 Park MGM — $42.00 Vdara Hotel & Spa at ARIA Las Vegas — $50.00

Months after Marriott International's and MGM Resorts' partnership was initially announced over the summer, the two powerhouse brands have revealed more details regarding their collaboration and what it will mean for it's members.

Specifics are finally emerging regarding an upcoming partnership between the world's largest hotel company and the largest operator of casino resorts.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — if you live in the Washington, D.C. area that is. That’s because from Janury 15–21, 2024, it’s Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, a bi-annual event held throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia each winter and summer. Whether you’re lucky enough to live in the DMV or are just passing through, it’s a great way to try out new restaurants and revisit old favorites for a fraction of the cost.

Thinking of booking a Royal Caribbean cruise this month? You might want to do it with an American Express card.