The MGM Grand Buffet lasted 33 years before the math finally caught up with it. If you're still running a dining concept because "guests expect it," you might want to check whether those guests are actually paying for it.
IAC and Barry Diller just formalized a voting cap that limits their influence at MGM Resorts to roughly a quarter of the vote while guaranteeing two board seats. For anyone running an MGM-flagged property or watching the asset-light strategy play out, the governance structure tells you exactly where the pressure is heading next.
MGM is bundling rooms, meals, shows, and parking at Luxor and Excalibur for $165 per night all-in, while the Plaza is at $104 per person. The per-night economics tell a very different story than the press release.
