LAS VEGAS, July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Created in
appreciation for our nation's active military personnel, veterans
and their spouses, MGM Resorts International's new Military &
Veterans Program (MVP) launches today, July 20.
Conceptualized and developed by MGM Resorts' Veterans Employee
Network Group, MVP provides special recognition, offers, discounts
and benefits at MGM Resorts destinations throughout the U.S. to the
country's 24 million military members, veterans and spouses. With a
military ID, they can sign up for the program on-site at MGM
Resorts destinations.
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"As a company, we have always supported our country's greatest
heroes," said Jim Murren, Chairman
& CEO of MGM Resorts International. "Our new Military &
Veterans Program provides us with another channel to recognize and
thank them for their service. Including spouses in our program
allows us to honor these important partners as well for their
incredible bravery and commitment to family and country. I am proud
of our Veterans Employee Network Group for their work on this
program, which will result in more meaningful on-property
interactions between our team and the military
community."
A private launch ceremony took place last night at The Mirage
Hotel & Casino where MGM Resorts' Chairman & CEO
Jim Murren presented the first MVP
cards to seven active and retired military service members as well
as military spouses during a special performance of Terry
Fator Tonight. Fator, The VOICE of Entertainment, introduced
a video dedicated to our military and MGM Resorts' role in
celebrating the brave men and women who defend our freedoms. Then
Winston, one of Fator's popular characters who dressed up for the
occasion in his military uniform, helped welcome Mr. Murren to the
stage for the MVP card presentation. Mr. Murren also took the
opportunity to recognize the invited military members in the
audience including World War II veteran Sel
Dante.
MVP First Card Recipients:
- Bill Pierce, Lieutenant
Colonel, U.S. Army, 42 years of service (Retired)
- Hannah McDaniels, Captain,
U.S. Air Force, 8 years of service (Veteran)
- Chris McDaniels, Captain,
U.S. Air Force, 14 years of service (Veteran)
- Jason Cabrera, Gunnery
Sergeant, Marine Corps, 14 years of service (Active Duty)
- Dane Humble, Staff Sergeant,
Marine Corps Reserve, 13 years of service (Active Duty)
- John Huss, Specialist, Nevada
Army National Guard, 6 years of service (Active Duty)
- Taylor Huss (Military
Spouse)
An extension of M life Rewards, the Company's premier loyalty
program, MVP distinguishes service members with a dedicated M life
Rewards card identified with the MVP logo and provides access to
all of the available military benefits throughout MGM Resorts
destinations via a new convenient, comprehensive and easy-to-find
central location – mgmresorts.com/military.
In addition to M life Rewards' existing benefits, new Military
& Veterans Program cardholders are automatically upgraded to
the second Tier Level, Pearl, with benefits including complimentary
self-parking at MGM Resorts properties as well as exclusive
discounts on select entertainment, dining options, attractions, spa
treatments and room rate discounts at all MGM Resorts destinations
across the U.S. including Bellagio, ARIA and MGM Grand in
Las Vegas, Beau Rivage in
Biloxi, Miss., MGM Grand Detroit
and MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
MGM Resorts supports the military through various programs and
events each year, including:
- Salute to The Troops. An annual appreciation weekend
hosted at The Mirage created to show gratitude for wounded warriors
and their spouses with an itinerary full of entertainment, dining
and relaxation.
- Boots to Business. An industry-leading hiring program
that recruits qualified military veterans and military spouses. MGM
Resorts hired 648 veterans in 2016 and 202 veterans in 2017.
- Veterans Career Fair. An annual career fair for veterans
and military spouses since 2012. On June 30,
2017, MGM Resorts Veterans Career Fair had more than 250
attendees with over 50 on-the-spot job offers.
- Veterans Employee Network Group. A Company group
dedicated to bringing employees together to learn, network, develop
professional skills and develop ideas to enhance business practices
and guest experiences.
- Active Duty Full Pay and Benefits. MGM Resorts goes
above and beyond what the law requires, offering full pay and
benefits to eligible employees who are called to active duty – with
eligible reemployment after service. Employees who take a Military
Leave of Absence also receive full medical and dental benefit
coverage during their deployment. Military service requires
tremendous personal sacrifice and employees should not have to make
career sacrifices to serve their country. Additionally, in support
of employees who are called into active duty, MGM Resorts
International may provide eligible employees with supplemental pay
and benefits during a combat tour for a declared military
action.
- Special Events
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- Mobilization Ceremony. In January
2016, Mandalay Bay hosted a mobilization ceremony for the
largest deployment of Nevada Army National Guard soldiers since
2009.
- Nevada's Fisher House
Opening. In 2015, MGM Resorts International donated
$250,000 to aid the opening of
Nevada's first Fisher House for
military veterans. The North Las
Vegas facility provides free lodging for the families of
wounded, injured and ill military members and veterans receiving
treatment through the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System or Mike
O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base.
The MGM Resorts Military & Veterans Program is available to
all U.S. active duty, guard, reserve, retired military, veterans
and spouses of eligible military personnel. Current M life Rewards
members can sign up for the MVP card at any M life Rewards Desk at
M life Rewards destinations: Bellagio, ARIA, Vdara, MGM Grand, The
Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Delano Las Vegas, The Mirage,
Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, and Excalibur in
Las Vegas; Beau Rivage and Gold
Strike in Mississippi; MGM Grand
Detroit, MGM National Harbor in Maryland and Borgata in Atlantic City.
For more information on MGM Resorts Military & Veterans
Program including specific eligibility requirements, discounts and
benefits, visit mgmresorts.com/military. For images, footage
and press materials, visit the MGM Resorts Newsroom.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is among the world's
leading entertainment companies. With national and
international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos,
state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live
and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an inspired array of
restaurant and retail offerings, MGM Resorts creates immersive,
iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM
Resorts portfolio includes 15 of the most recognizable hospitality
and resort brands throughout 27 locations. The company is
expanding throughout the U.S. and around the world, recently
opening MGM National Harbor in Maryland and very soon, MGM Springfield in
Massachusetts and MGM COTAI in
Asia. The 77,000 global employees of MGM Resorts are proud to
be recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com.
About MGM Resorts International's M life Rewards
M life Rewards is MGM Resorts International's premier rewards
program. Members earn benefits at 17 world-renowned MGM Resorts
destinations including Bellagio, ARIA, Vdara, MGM Grand, The
Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Delano Las Vegas, The Mirage,
Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, and Excalibur in
Las Vegas; Beau Rivage and Gold
Strike in Mississippi, MGM Grand
Detroit, MGM National Harbor in Maryland and the newest addition, Borgata in
Atlantic City, which launched the
program June 7, 2017. With just one
card, M life Rewards members have access to experiential rewards,
personalized offers and exclusive benefits such as special room
rates, pre-sale entertainment and fight tickets, priority
reservations, and invitations to members-only events. Preferred
relationships, including Hyatt, Southwest Airlines, Royal Caribbean
International and Avis Budget Group, provide members additional
value, access and offers throughout the world on land, air and sea.
For more information, visit mlife.com or connect on Facebook or
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