'Members of both programs will be able to exchange MGM Rewards points, Bonvoy points and vice versa,' Capuano added. Similar to how MGM and Hyatt's partnership works through September, the Marriott deal will enable members of MGM Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy to link accounts and receive 'select benefits.' Further details of how the loyalty tiers from each program will link were not immediately available.Ĭapuano and Hornbuckle indicated that members on both loyalty platforms would get details of how the linkage will go ahead of the partnership going live in October. 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.' Loyalty benefits '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. 'This historic, long-term agreement brings together two of the most trusted and iconic brands in hospitality and entertainment,' MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle said in a statement ahead of the press event. This deal widely expands that partnership. Marriott already has a relationship with MGM Resorts via The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, which is currently part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. This is a relationship that allows us to take full advantage of the breadth of the entertainment, culinary and sports offerings that MGM enjoys and, in turn, allows MGM and its loyalty members to take full advantage of the breadth of our global portfolio.' 'I think that's really illustrated by the creation of the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy. It's not just a traditional franchise agreement,' Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano told TPG during a press conference Monday. Bookings for these 17 resorts will be accessible via Marriott's website and the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app, as well as MGM Resorts' booking channels.

The Marriott and MGM tie-up begins in October with the creation of a new platform - the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy - for some of the more than 40,000 MGM-affiliated hotel rooms across Las Vegas and other U.S.

The announcement comes less than a week after Hyatt and MGM announced their strategic partnership will end in September. On Monday morning, Marriott and MGM Resorts International announced a 20-year licensing and loyalty marketing agreement across 17 MGM-branded casino resorts in the U.S. Hyatt's loss is Marriott's gain when it comes to Sin City.

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