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MGM Expects $50M-$75M Incremental Revenues in 2024 With Marriott Partnership

Even though the big MGM-Marriott loyalty & booking partnership that was announced earlier this year with much fanfare has been delayed until early 2024 -- ostensibly due to MGM's cybersecurity threat which derailed much of its business over weeks -- MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle is very bullish about it. In its Q3 earnings call earlier…

Rafat Ali | 2 weeks ago

Hotels

Las Vegas Hotel Workers Threaten Strike Against MGM, Caesars and Wynn Resorts

With the upcoming Formula 1 event adding urgency to the negotiations, the outcome of this standoff will also reflect the power dynamics between labor and management in an evolving job market.

Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 3 weeks ago

Las Vegas Hotel Workers Threaten Strike Against MGM, Caesars and Wynn Resorts

Hotels

MGM CEO Expects 4 UAE Casinos Will Be Allowed, Begins Building in Dubai

Bill Hornbuckle predicts up to four UAE casinos will be licensed, he is hoping to be one of the chosen few, as are his rivals over on Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

MGM CEO Expects 4 UAE Casinos Will Be Allowed, Begins Building in Dubai

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MGM Resorts Hit With Suspected Cyberattack

MGM Resorts International was the apparent target of a far-reaching cyberattack on Monday that continues to disrupt hotel bookings, down gambling machines, and hobble guest services.

2 months ago
MGM Resorts Hit With Suspected Cyberattack

Hotels

Hyatt’s Junk Fee Efforts Stymied by Third Parties

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hyatt's junk fees, AI at Six Flags, and India's hotel occupancy recovery.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Hyatt’s Junk Fee Efforts Stymied by Third Parties

Hotels

Hyatt Now Discloses Resort Fee Up-Front, but Hotel ‘Junk Fee’ Issues Remain

Marriott said in May it would include resort fees in the first prices travelers see on its site and app. Hyatt and MGM Resorts have also made a change. Which hotel group will be next?

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Hyatt Now Discloses Resort Fee Up-Front, but Hotel ‘Junk Fee’ Issues Remain

Hotels

Hotels and OTAs First-Half Report: Growth Shifts to Europe and Asia

The major hotels and OTA companies reported strong earnings this month, signaling robust travel demand despite economic uncertainties. The companies most skewed to Asia now offer the greatest potential for growth and share price gains.

Pranavi Agarwal | 3 months ago

Hotels and OTAs First-Half Report: Growth Shifts to Europe and Asia

Tourism

Twitter Rival Threads Increasingly Attracts Destination Marketers

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at tourism boards on Threads, the cost of summer vacation, and Marriott’s bet on MGM.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Twitter Rival Threads Increasingly Attracts Destination Marketers

Hotels

Marriott to Bet on Gaming With MGM Resorts Loyalty Program Tie-Up

Expect other hotel companies to wager on gaming soon. After all, if airlines have code-shares and interlining agreements, why can't hotels and gaming companies, too?

Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago

Marriott to Bet on Gaming With MGM Resorts Loyalty Program Tie-Up

Hotels

MGM CEO: U.S. Needs to Fix Roads, Not Just Airports, to Boost Tourism

MGM's top boss Bill Hornbuckle is head and shoulders above his predecessor in leadership skills. He argues persuasively that the U.S. infrastructure boom is too focused on airports, while repairs to ground transportation are snarled in delays.

Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago

MGM CEO: U.S. Needs to Fix Roads, Not Just Airports, to Boost Tourism