MGM Resorts International and Celebrity Cruises team up to deliver special experiences and benefits

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MGM Resorts’ M life and Celebrity’s Captain’s Club loyalty program members enjoy special perks, from VIP experiences at Las Vegas resorts to modern luxury cruises
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MIAMI and LAS VEGAS (June 24, 2015) – Celebrity Cruises (NYSE/OSX: RCL) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) have come together to give loyalty program members more ways to travel in style.

Beginning today, Celebrity’s Captain’s Club and MGM Resorts’ M life members can choose from exclusive premium offers throughout the year. These include complimentary cruises for qualified M life Platinum and NOIR members, and Captain’s Club members can enjoy benefits and special access at MGM Resorts’ destinations, including concerts, events, entertainment venues, restaurants and more.

“Aligning MGM Resorts with Celebrity Cruises, one of the top cruise lines in the world, ensures more spectacular experiences for our loyal guests not only on land, but also at sea,” said Lance Evans, Vice President of Marketing Partnerships for MGM Resorts International. “This new relationship brings together two world-class brands to further enhance the value of being a member of M life, with special offers, benefits, rewards and exclusive access.”

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises, said, "We are incredibly grateful for our Captain's Club members' continued loyalty, and I'm thrilled to thank them by giving them even more special benefits. We are just as excited about introducing M life members to Celebrity's modern luxury vacations, from the award-winning culinary program and personalized service on our sexy, stylish ships, to in-depth destination experiences on all seven continents.”
Exclusive premium perks for M life and Captain’s Club members include:

·        Captain’s Club – Quarterly offers and M life benefits for each tier, including room discounts, pre-sale access to tickets for A-list concerts and championship fights, exclusive seating at shows and events, priority reservations, special hotel check-in areas, VIP services and more.

·        M life – Celebrity cruise offers, elevated onboard benefits and the ability to earn M life Tier Credits for onboard slot play. Qualifying M life members who reach Platinum or NOIR, the highest M life Tiers, receive one complimentary Celebrity cruise annually.

For complete Captain’s Club and M life benefit details, visit celebritycruises.com/mgm and mgmresorts.com/celebritycruises, respectively.

About MGM Resorts International and M life
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a peerless portfolio of destination resort brands, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

M life is MGM Resorts International’s premier rewards program. Members earn benefits for virtually every dollar spent at 15 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 and MGM Grand Detroit. With just one card, M life 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 Twitter.

About Celebrity Cruises:
Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide, all created to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationers’ precious time. Celebrity Cruises' 10 ships offer modern luxury vacations visiting all seven continents. Celebrity also presents immersive cruise tour experiences in Alaska and Canada. Celebrity is one of six cruise brands operated by global cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL). For more information, dial 1-800-437-3111, visit www.celebritycruises.com, or call your travel agent.

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