Due to personal needs, I've not written any new content in over a week! However, I'm back now and am pleased to inform you all that Waikīkī hotel workers ratified new contracts, ending a strike at one of the state's largest properties while also preventing walkouts at others. However, not all hotels in the islands are safe from work stoppages yet. … [Read more...] about Waikīkī Hotel Workers Ratified New Contracts
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The Delano Las Vegas Will Rebrand
This past Monday, MGM Resorts International announced that the Delano Las Vegas will rebrand. To me, this is great news, as the Delano Las Vegas is one of my favorite hotels there, but it has thus far been excluded from MGM's and Marriott's new partnership - even though that partnership is incredibly lackluster. … [Read more...] about The Delano Las Vegas Will Rebrand
Turtle Bay is Now Live With Marriott
Not long ago, I reported that the Turtle Bay Resort in Kahului was to be acquired by Host Hotels & Resorts, which would then reflag the property a Ritz-Carlton. Well, that time has come, and the Turtle Bay is now live with Marriott. … [Read more...] about Turtle Bay is Now Live With Marriott
Is the NoMad Las Vegas Joining Marriott Bonvoy?
Nearly a month ago, MGM Resorts International and Marriott Bonvoy completed their systems integration project. However, one hotel was conspicuously missing. New developments since then now have me asking - is the NoMad Las Vegas joining Marriott Bonvoy at long last? … [Read more...] about Is the NoMad Las Vegas Joining Marriott Bonvoy?
A Marriott Bold Devaluation Is Coming
Yup, you read that right. The no-annual-fee version of the various Marriott co-brand credit cards is about to undergo some major negative changes, as a Marriott Bold devaluation is coming soon. How, you ask? In the only way possible, really. … [Read more...] about A Marriott Bold Devaluation Is Coming
Marriott-MGM Integration Is Complete
The much-delayed and convoluted process of partnering MGM Resorts with Marriott appears to finally come to fruition, as it seems as if the Marriott-MGM integration is complete! … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Integration Is Complete
Some MGM Properties Are Now Live With Marriott
Last year, MGM ditched Hyatt for Marriott. Since the initial announcement, though, things have been far from smooth. However, some MGM properties are now live with Marriott, albeit with dubious benefits for members of both programs. … [Read more...] about Some MGM Properties Are Now Live With Marriott
Lucrative Marriott Bonvoy Promotion!
The first (to my knowledge) deal of the year is here for the world's largest hotel chain! And, to me, this is a very lucrative Marriott Bonvoy promotion! So, if you're chasing Marriott Bonvoy status, you may want to look into this promotion to give yourself a headstart for the year. … [Read more...] about Lucrative Marriott Bonvoy Promotion!
Marriott-MGM Benefits Revealed
No, we don't know when the delayed Marriott-MGM partnership is going to launch. However, the two companies recently released more information about the program. So let's talk about these Marriott-MGM benefits, which I think are a bit disappointing. … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Benefits Revealed
Marriott Rebrands Its Suite Night Award
Marriott Suite Night Awards have been the butt of jokes since their introduction. An option in their Choice Benefit Award, they've been difficult to use, especially for their intended purpose. As a result, Marriott rebrands its Suite Night Award to, I don't know, make it a little more realistic? … [Read more...] about Marriott Rebrands Its Suite Night Award