Las Vegas Tourism Gets a Loyalty Boost as MGM Rewards Launches New Tier Benefits, Marriott Bonvoy Perks, and Cruise Travel Upgrades for 2025

MGM Resorts International has rolled out a sweeping series of enhancements to its flagship MGM Rewards loyalty program, aiming to redefine luxury experiences for travelers and guests at its resorts, partner hotels, and cruise voyages around the world. From tier-matching upgrades with Marriott Bonvoy to enriched Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises perks, the refreshed benefits are designed to elevate loyalty for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences on land and at sea.

New Milestone Rewards, Tier Credits, and Perks Between Status Levels

A major innovation in 2025 is the launch of Milestone Rewards, a new benefit that rewards MGM Rewards members between traditional status tiers, encouraging more frequent engagement and unlocking added value during status progression.

Highlights include:

Gold Status: $100 Tier Celebration Credit redeemable for hotel stays, dining, spas, or entertainment at any MGM Resorts destination.
Platinum Status: $200 Tier Celebration Credit + up to $600 in air travel credit for trips to Las Vegas, Beau Rivage (Mississippi), or Borgata (Atlantic City).
NOIR Status: $500 Tier Celebration Credit + up to $1,200 in air travel credit to key MGM properties.

Additionally, the new Rollover Tier Credits feature enables guests to carry up to 25,000 Tier Credits into 2026, accelerating their tier advancement when they reach key thresholds in 2025.

Marriott Bonvoy Tier Matching Now More Generous

Members now enjoy elevated Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits through a newly expanded tier-matching partnership:

Pearl members now receive Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status.
Gold and Platinum members earn Gold Elite status.
NOIR members are matched into Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite, the highest tier with ultra-luxury perks.

These enhanced benefits unlock elite privileges at over 10,000 Marriott properties worldwide, including priority late checkout, room upgrades, welcome gifts, and more. Previously linked accounts will be automatically updated with the new tier status.

Expanded Cruise Benefits with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises

MGM Rewards is also deepening its luxury partnerships at sea. Through enriched cruise benefits with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, MGM Rewards is offering new, status-based perks for members sailing on certificates, loyalty offers, or group voyages.

Gold members now qualify for the Annual Cruise Benefit, previously available only to higher tiers.
Platinum and NOIR members gain access to premium stateroom upgrades, expanded itineraries, and longer cruise vacation options.
All members will now receive Onboard FreePlay, a casino bonus tailored to their tier.

This marks a major evolution in cross-platform travel loyalty, blending luxury resort benefits with unforgettable cruise experiences.

Digital Gifting Arrives: MGM Rewards Launches eGift Cards

In a move to modernize member convenience and gifting, MGM Rewards has introduced a new eGift Card, redeemable at over 20 MGM Resorts properties, including:

Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas
Beau Rivage in Mississippi
Borgata in Atlantic City
MGM National Harbor in Maryland

Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or last-minute surprises, the MGM Rewards eGift Card can be used at participating restaurants, retail shops, spas, bars, and hotels. Eligible members will receive exclusive launch offers as part of the rollout celebration.

What’s Next? A New MGM Rewards Credit Card on the Horizon

Looking ahead, MGM Resorts confirmed that 2025 will also mark the launch of an all-new MGM Rewards credit card. The upcoming card will unlock accelerated Tier Credit earnings, bonus travel perks, and exclusive resort rewards. Details are expected to be released later this year through the MGM Resorts Newsroom.

This marks the first phase of an ambitious plan to reshape the guest loyalty journey at MGM properties worldwide, uniting luxury, convenience, and personalized rewards under one holistic travel ecosystem.

Designed for Travelers, Gamers, and Culture Enthusiasts Alike

From Las Vegas entertainment getaways to luxury cruise vacations, spa weekends to heritage city stays, MGM Rewards now offers travelers more flexibility and variety to design their ideal experience.

Whether earning Tier Credits at a blackjack table in MGM Grand, relaxing at a spa in ARIA, enjoying rooftop dining in Atlantic City, or setting sail through the Caribbean, MGM Rewards is giving its members new ways to explore, indulge, and return—again and again.

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