Well, this is horrific news for us Merry Go Rounders.
I’m not going to sugarcoat this – it’s a big deal.
MGM has posted this page announcing the end of the relationship. I’ve posted all of that Q&A below.
Some quick thoughts as my brain assesses the total impact on the Status Match Merry Go Round™.
- MGM had gotten wise to the matching back and forth thing. That was why they were only giving expiration dates of June 30th, 2023 for matches, which became July 31, 2023. They were figuring things out.
- People have been Mattress Running Luxor and Excalibur like crazy, getting Globalist from <$10 nights.
- Hyatt is opening it’s own Hyatt branded property in Las Vegas (Rio), announced in 2021.
- Everyone that has status matched on either side by July 14th will keep the status until early 2024. Then that’s a wrap (probably?). But that is status matches between Hyatt and MGM. Not status matches from, for example, Caesars to MGM.
- If you matched from Caesars or another chain to MGM, you have status until July 31st, 2023. That means that you can tier match before July 14th to Hyatt. HOWEVER, when you lose MGM Gold on July 31st, it will be too late to use that Hyatt Explorist to match back to MGM Gold 🙁
One big question that will remain is if you are in the MGR with Caesars via Wyndham Diamond, will there still be matching opportunities?
The Merry Go Round has ALMOST died many times, but it’s never been fully KOed. So let’s see…
I’m going to give this some more thought but it’s time to press Publish.
Beyond that, they have a number of Q&As.
In this article
Why are MGM Resorts and Hyatt no longer offering reciprocal relationship benefits?
After careful consideration, MGM Resorts and World of Hyatt have decided to end their strategic relationship effective September 30, 2023.
Will MGM Rewards honor its Tier Match program with World of Hyatt?
Yes, MGM Rewards will honor its Tier Match program with World of Hyatt for all tier matches made prior to July 14, 2023. World of Hyatt members who have tier matched between February 1, 2023 and July 14, 2023 will retain their MGM Rewards tier match status through January 31, 2024. After January 31, 2024, World of Hyatt members must achieve or maintain the applicable MGM Rewards tier in accordance with the MGM Rewards program terms to be entitled to any such related benefits.
Will World of Hyatt honor its Tier Match program with MGM Rewards?
Yes, World of Hyatt will honor its Tier Match program with MGM Rewards for all tier matches made prior to July 14, 2023. MGM Rewards members who have tier matched between March 1, 2023 and July 14, 2023 will retain their World of Hyatt tier status through February 29, 2024. After February 29, 2024, MGM Rewards members must achieve or maintain the applicable World of Hyatt tier in accordance with the World of Hyatt program terms to be entitled to any such related benefits.
Can I make a new reservation for stays at MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas?
New reservations at participating MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas with checkout dates prior to or on September 30, 2023 can still be made on Hyatt channels (e.g., Hyatt.com, Hyatt Global Care Center, or the World of Hyatt mobile application), and these reservations will enjoy the benefits of the strategic relationship between World of Hyatt and MGM Rewards.
Effective September 30, 2023, World of Hyatt members will no longer be able to make new reservations at participating MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas through Hyatt channels and MGM Rewards members will not be able to add their World of Hyatt number to stays.
When will I stop earning World of Hyatt points and World of Hyatt Tier Qualifying Night credit for my stays at MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas?
All existing reservations at MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas booked through Hyatt channels (e.g., Hyatt.com, Hyatt Global CareCenter, or the World of Hyatt mobile application) prior to September 30, 2023 will be honored. Eligible stays with checkout dates prior to or on September 30, 2023 can earn World of Hyatt points and World of Hyatt Tier-Qualifying Night credits. However, for stays with checkouts after September 30, 2023, World of Hyatt members will no longer be eligible to earn World of Hyatt points or World of Hyatt Tier Qualifying Nights.
Note, MGM Rewards members can still earn MGM Rewards Points and MGM Rewards Tier Credits for all eligible spend charged back to the folio in connection with such stays. Please ensure your MGM Rewards number is added to the hotel folio at check-in.
When will I no longer be able to redeem World of Hyatt points for my stays at MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas?
All existing Award Night and Points + Cash redemption reservations at MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas booked through Hyatt channels prior to September 30, 2023 will be honored. However, as of September 30, 2023 World of Hyatt members will no longer be able to redeem World of Hyatt points for stays at MGM Resorts destinations, nor be eligible to earn World of Hyatt points or World of Hyatt Tier Qualifying Nights for such stays where check-out is after September 30, 2023.
Note, MGM Rewards members can still earn MGM Rewards Points and MGM Rewards Tier Credits for all eligible spend charged back to the folio in connection with such stays. Please ensure your MGM Rewards number is added to the hotel folio at check-in.
Will I earn World of Hyatt points if I have an upcoming stay at an MGM Resorts destination in Las Vegas that starts before the relationship ends, but ends after September 30, 2023?
Effective September 30, 2023, World of Hyatt members will no longer be eligible to earn World of Hyatt points or World of Hyatt Tier Qualifying Nights for such stays at MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas where checkout is after September 30, 2023.
Therefore, stays at MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas that check-out after September 30, 2023, will no longer be eligible to earn World of Hyatt points or World of Hyatt Tier Qualifying Nights for any portion of your stay.
Will my resort fees be waived if I tier matched into MGM Rewards Gold?
- World of Hyatt members who tier matched into MGM Rewards between February 1, 2023 and July 14, 2023, will receive their tier match status through January 31, 2024.
- MGM Rewards Gold members who achieved their Tier Status through the tier match benefit between February 1, 2023 and July 14, 2023 will have their resort fees waived for direct bookings made through MGM Resorts through January 31, 2024.
What if I need to make changes to an upcoming reservation at an MGM Resorts destination in Las Vegas that I booked through Hyatt channels?
- Modifications:
- Any modifications for upcoming reservations booked through Hyatt channels (e.g., Hyatt.com, Hyatt Global Care Center, or the World of Hyatt mobile application) for stays where check-out is prior to or on September 30, 2023 should be made by contacting the Hyatt Global Care Center at 800.233.1234. Stays associated with such modified reservations are still eligible for the applicable benefits.
- Any modifications for upcoming reservations booked through Hyatt channels (e.g., Hyatt.com, Hyatt Global Care Center, or the World of Hyatt mobile application) for stays where check-out is after September 30, 2023 will require the reservation to be canceled with Hyatt and rebooked directly with MGM Resorts. Cancellations should be made by contacting the Hyatt Global Care Center at 800.233.1234 and then rebooked by calling the MGM Resorts Call Center at 866.761.7111. New rates may apply.
- Cancellations: Cancellations should be made by contacting the Hyatt Global Care Center at 800.233.1234.
How long will I be able to receive World of Hyatt points and World of Hyatt Tier Qualifying Nights for past stays at MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas?
World of Hyatt members will be able to request retroactive credit up to twelve (12) months after a stay is completed, for stays completed at MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas by September 30, 2023. Please contact MGM Rewards Member Services at [email protected] or call 866.761.7111 and provide your full name, property visited, dates of stay, MGM Rewards number, and World of Hyatt number.
When will I stop earning MGM Rewards Tier Credits for my stays at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts?
All existing reservations at Hyatt hotels and resorts booked through Hyatt channels (e.g., Hyatt.com, Hyatt Global Care Center, or the World of Hyatt mobile application) prior to or on September 30, 2023, will be honored.
For checkouts after September 30, 2023, MGM Rewards members will no longer be eligible to elect to earn MGM Rewards Tier Credits.
Will I earn MGM Rewards Tier Credits if I have an upcoming stay at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts that starts before the relationship ends, but ends after September 30, 2023?
Effective September 30, 2023, MGM Rewards members will no longer be eligible to elect to earn MGM Rewards Tier Credits for such stays at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts where check-out is after September 30, 2023.
Therefore, stays at Hyatt hotels and resorts that check-out after September 30, 2023, will no longer be eligible to earn MGM Rewards Tier Credits.
How long will I be able to receive MGM Rewards Tier Credits for past stays at Hyatt hotels and resorts?
MGM Rewards members will be able to request retroactive credit up to twelve (12) months after a stay is completed, for stays completed at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts by September 30, 2023. Please contact MGM Rewards Member Services at [email protected] or call 866.761.7111 and provide your full name, property visited, dates of stay, MGM Rewards number, and World of Hyatt number.
If mgm was the only ac match I didn’t do yet how should I proceed? Should I go run down there before the 14th? Also worst case I can match from a family member but I have heard not at borgata. Does anyone know an mgm property that does the family member match?
Family member match is a thing? That would seem crazy if it’s true. I think if you go before 7/14 you can transfer Ocean Prime to MGM Gold then to Hyatt, that is what I did on June 20. Then you lose MGM Gold on 7/31 and then the Hyatt status stays to early 2024 if I am correct?
I am just curious if there is any way to get MGM Gold after 7/31 because I have the Wyndham Rewards Earner business card and that is how I got Caesar’s Diamond which led me to Hard Rock/Ocean/MGM.
Household/family member matches can be done at any MGM property from what I recall. I was able to do it this year for my P2 at Park MGM’s rewards desk.
Any except Borgata in AC.