World of Hyatt loyalty program has been busy today sending out emails to credit card holders and extending them an invitation to earn status three times faster between September 1 – December 30, 2017.
Chase Hyatt credit card holders can extend or qualify for Globalist status through February 2019 by consuming 20 qualifying nights during the promo period. Explorist status requires 10 nights.
You can access this offer on Hyatt’s website here.
Here’s the chart that Hyatt has up on the website:
Conclusion
Has World of Hyatt started to show dome desperation here? Perhaps member numbers are starting to look soft? Cannot see any other reason for an offer such as this.
I believe that Hyatt didn’t play their hand well with the loyalty program relaunch. They are significantly smaller chain compared to others and their worldwide footprint outside of North America is limited.
Offer such as this really is really the polar opposite of what Hyatt told they were after with the World of Hyatt. They weren’t after “gamers” that merely qualified with the minimum number of stays yet here they are allowing some members to qualify with mere 20 nights. Lower than what the Diamond qualification requirements on stays were with the Gold Passport.
Interesting to see what the “World of Hyatt” will bring in 2018 now that the Zidell was shown the door.
Here are the terms and conditions of this offer:
1 The promotion is valid only for Hyatt Credit Cardmembers in good standing who receive this promotional offer from Hyatt and register for the promotion between August 28, 2017 and September 30, 2017. To qualify for this offer, account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. A Hyatt Credit Cardmember may earn Explorist or Globalist status in the World of Hyatt program through February 2019 by completing a specified number of Tier-Qualifying Nights (as defined in the World of Hyatt program terms, available at worldofhyatt.com/terms) at any participating Hyatt hotel or resort worldwide. Only stays completed between September 1, 2017 and December 30, 2017 (“Qualification Period”) will be eligible for this promotion. To qualify for Globalist status, member must complete twenty (20) Tier-Qualifying Nights during the Qualification Period. To qualify for Explorist status, member must complete ten (10) Tier-Qualifying Nights during the Qualification Period. To earn credit towards this offer, member must check out of a reservation during the Qualification Period. If member checks into a reservation during the Qualification Period, but does not check out until after the Qualification Period has ended, (s)he will not earn credit towards this offer for any nights stayed as part of that reservation. Stays completed by member prior to the start of the Qualification Period will not count towards this offer (even if any night stayed otherwise qualifies as a “Tier-Qualifying Night” for purposes of the World of Hyatt program.)
Qualification Period may not be extended. If member earns a new elite status through this offer, his/her new status will be applied within 7 business days of checkout of the stay during which (s)he completes the applicable requirement. If a member has already earned a particular elite status in 2017, satisfying the above-described criteria to earn that same tier (or any lower tier) will not result in any extension of the member’s elite status or other benefit to the member.
Hyatt reserves the right to alter or withdraw this offer at any time without notice. This offer is subject to the complete terms and conditions of the World of Hyatt program, available at worldofhyatt.com/terms.
2 Qualifying nights are nights booked at an Eligible Rate defined in Appendix A (I:a:5) of the World of Hyatt Terms and Conditions. Qualifying dining, spa experiences and other qualifying charges can be either Eligible Incidental Charges or Eligible Non-Stay Charges as each term is defined in Appendix A (I:a:6 and I:b:1) of the World of Hyatt Terms and Conditions.
I’m globalist with 40 nights YTD. Obviously I’m not happy. Sent WoH an email expressing my feelings and asking them to extend my status to 2019 (or credit me the 20 nights, same thing). Not expecting them to, but from my point of view it would be the right thing to do.
Like the article says, I thought they wanted a truly elite program. To their credit, the properties have really stepped up and taken good care of me this year. Seems as though the “upside” to the new program may have been short lived.
Agreed. Same thing for me. That being said we will still get the Cat 7 Cert for reaching the 60 nights, the Suite Upgrades as well as the lower qualification hurdle next year.
What’s the lower qualification hurdle for 18/19 ?
Well you can RE-qualify for Globalist with 55 nights instead of 60 nights. However this year this is not possible as per Hyatt’s opinion all current Globalists were ‘given’ the status. My comment that I don’t consider my Globalist ‘given’ after having 43 nights and 26 stays in 2016 didn’t make much of an impression. Hyatt became a simply revolting company from a customer service standpoint. Arrogant and defiant to the end!
I feel/sense ZERO change in how I am treated (which makes sense since all Diamond members are globalist this year); well, no (positive) change as I am really, really missing the welcome amenity and the option for breakfast for four (adults). I am still not sure if I’m sticking around in 2018 and beyond….
Discrimination…
only for US credit card holders who already have a big advantage since most
cards give you status in different hotel chains or airline programs. Hyatt is
losing the game fast.
I’m with Sam and Sebastian. Right now I’m at exactly 40 nights. So I’m in the same boat as folks who haven’t stayed one night. I still need 20 nights to qualify – just like those who have no stays. This is a slap in the face to those of us who have made the effort to reach the difficult criteria. I also agree with Sam. The service and treatment this year has been superb. Clearly, Hyatt is feeling the pinch from this not very well thought out program.
Really pissed off as an Australian member with no chance to use this offer and very little hotels in my area .and the ones that are are over 250 per night
I think if you don’t travel much internationally then maintaining Hyatt status in Australia is simply not worth it. For what? As you say the hotels are quite expensive, the footprint is too small and qualification hurdle too high. Better go with SPG or Hilton!
Do you think mlife nights will count towards this promo?