Articles tagged “mgm”

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

Daily Lodging Report

New MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy to Launch in Las Vegas

Marriott International, Inc. and MGM Resorts International announced a long-term licensing agreement and creation of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.

4 months ago

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

News Blog

MGM Resorts CEO Thinks Dubai or Abu Dhabi Might OK Gaming This Year

Executives at MGM Resorts International are hopeful that gaming may be approved by the United Arab Emirates, possibly as soon as this year. The Las Vegas-based casino and hotel operator announced back in 2017 its plans for an MGM Resort in Dubai that wouldn't have gaming but would instead have 1,000 rooms and 10 villas. Yet executives…

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Online Travel

Full Video: Expedia Group Chairman Barry Diller at Skift Global Forum 2022

Many will argue that Barry Diller's views are contrarian, but he's indeed correct that many sustainability programs are puffery.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Full Video: Expedia Group Chairman Barry Diller at Skift Global Forum 2022

Tourism

Europe to Open to Vaccinated U.S. Vacationers and 9 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top travel stories this week, we covered Europe's opening to vaccinated U.S. travelers, luxury travel's recovery, Amtrak in the limelight, and American Airlines demothballing jets.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Europe to Open to Vaccinated U.S. Vacationers and 9 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

Coronavirus

MGM Resorts Spurned in $11 Billion Takeover Bid of Parent of UK’s Ladbrokes

With online gaming a focus for Barry Diller, whose IAC group is backing the offer, don't bet on this being MGM's final bid for the historic brand.

Tanishaa Nadkar, Reuters | 3 years ago

Mergers and Acquisitions

Barry Diller Shares Pandemic Highs and Lows

Both of Barry Diller's companies, IAC and Expedia, are now invested in a travel recovery, which he thinks will arrive in only a matter of time. Count Diller on the side of those who believe the new normal will resemble its former self more than many people imagine.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Barry Diller Shares Pandemic Highs and Lows

Coronavirus

Barry Diller’s IAC Takes $1 Billion Stake in MGM Resorts With Eye on Online Gaming

Jackpot.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Barry Diller’s IAC Takes $1 Billion Stake in MGM Resorts With Eye on Online Gaming