Marriott Worldwide, Inc. and MGM Resorts Worldwide introduced plans to transform a property on the Las Vegas Strip to the W Lodges model inside the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, persevering with the model’s evolution. Anticipated to finish its conversion later this yr, W Las Vegas marks the most recent step within the firms’ long-term licensing settlement introduced in July 2023.
“Our relationship with Marriott has far exceeded our expectations, demonstrating the ability of its model portfolio and the power of their distribution channels,” stated Steve Zanella, president of MGM Resorts Operations. “W Las Vegas, the most recent lodge to return to life as a part of our collaboration, will enable our company to entry a brand new luxurious life-style expertise acknowledged worldwide for its distinct persona, dynamic programming, and elevated service tradition.”
“We’re thrilled to proceed working with MGM to deliver W Las Vegas to the legendary Las Vegas Strip,” stated Leeny Oberg, Marriott Worldwide chief monetary officer and EVP, improvement. “This settlement is a pivotal second in our collaboration, which continues to increase hospitality and leisure choices for company. As a luxurious model rooted in daring design and nightlife, W Lodges is well-positioned to raise experiences for vacationers on this vacation spot.”
Since MGM Assortment with Marriott Bonvoy formally launched in March 2024, bookings are outpacing anticipated projections with tons of of hundreds of room nights booked. This collaboration between two hospitality manufacturers means greater than 200 million Marriott Bonvoy members can use advantages and redeem factors at MGM Resorts’ locations whereas MGM Rewards members can standing match and obtain member advantages at Marriott’s world portfolio of roughly 9,000 properties.
Positioned on the Mandalay Bay Campus, the lodge is slated to formally be part of the W Lodges portfolio later this yr, with further plans for the property to be introduced sooner or later.
With the addition of W Las Vegas, MGM Assortment with Marriott Bonvoy will embody 12 locations on the Las Vegas Strip, together with Bellagio, a Luxurious Assortment Resort & On line casino, ARIA Resort & On line casino, Autograph Assortment, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Assortment, and Mandalay Bay Resort & On line casino, MGM Assortment, amongst others.
