MGM and Marriott's New Alliance Is Bringing Members Better Benefits and Once-in-a-lifetime Experiences

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. 

The two brands announced their strategic alliance, adding in a statement that it's now accepting reservations for 16 hotel and resort destinations together on both Marriott.com and via the Marriott Bonvoy app, all under the Marriott Bonvoy Moments inspired by MGM Collection.

"Our commitment to providing unforgettable experiences is at the heart of everything we do. Travelers are seeking larger-than-life moments that speak to their passions and the destinations they love, and this guides our approach to orchestrating the guest and Marriott Bonvoy member experience at MGM Collection properties,” Peggy Roe, executive vice president and chief customer officer at Marriott International, shared in the statement provided to Travel + Leisure. “MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy is the fusion of two experiential giants in MGM Resorts and Marriott International that will provide epic and extraordinary moments for our guests — through world-class acts, impeccable service, and endless opportunities to indulge – as delivered by some of the most recognizable resorts in Las Vegas and the United States.” 

The MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy includes New York-New York Hotel & Casino, MGM Collection, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, MGM Collection, Vdara Hotel & Spa, MGM Collection, The Signature at MGM Grand, Luxor Hotel & Casino, MGM Collection, and Excalibur Hotel & Casino, all in Las Vegas. It also includes the MGM Collection, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, MGM Collection at Atlantic City, New Jersey; Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, MGM Collection in Biloxi, Mississippi; MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, Michigan; MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland; and MGM Springfield in Springfield, Massachusetts. 

“MGM Resorts destinations are iconic for their breadth of unrivaled entertainment experiences, world-class dining, and superior hospitality," Steve Zanella, president of MGM Resorts operations, added. "With the MGM Collection, we are thrilled to unveil the world MGM Rewards members have been experiencing for years to Marriott Bonvoy’s passionate members.” 

With the partnership announcement, the two companies also unveiled Marriott Bonvoy Moments, a grouping of spectacular packages that give guests the chance to live out once-in-a-lifetime experiences, which can be redeemed with points earned through stays, activities, and purchases with co-branded credit cards. Each of these moments will also be offered to only one guest, making it a singular experience indeed.

Moments include the chance to choreograph the Bellagio Fountain Show, the Ultimate Golf Weekend at Shadow Creek, which includes a round of golf and a VIP Bungalow Bay at Topgolf at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, as well as the Cirque du Soleil, the MGM Collection Way, which provides special access, exclusive meet and greets with the artists, a pre-show VIP experience and premier show seating, and dining at MGM Resorts’ restaurants for one special guest.

 And, perhaps just as exciting as the experiences, with this new partnership, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points at MGM Collection destinations with qualifying stays and get exclusive benefits when they reserve through Marriott’s booking channels. Members of MGM Resorts’ MGM Rewards, are also eligible to link accounts with Marriott Bonvoy to directly Tier Match and receive member benefits. Learn more about the partnership, available experiences, and how to rack up points at mgmcollection.marriott.com.