World of Hyatt today confirmed the changes to its program effective November 1, 2018 that has been rumored for few days.
Hyatt is effectively killing Points + Cash by making the cash competent 50% off the Hyatt Daily Rate instead of fixed amount and making Premium suites available using points
World of Hyatt has launched new 40% bonus for buying points (minimum 10,000) through November 27, 2018.
Members can buy up to 55,000 points every calendar year before any bonuses. Hyatt has several promotions for buying points throughout the year but they always max at 40%.
World of Hyatt has launched new promotion with American Airlines for stays at Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands between October 15 – January 31, 2019.
Members can earn 1,000 AAdvantage bonus miles in addition to the base miles OR points that they would otherwise earn.
World of Hyatt has sent out emails congratulating some members to the qualification of another year as Globalist member despite the 55 night requirement not being fulfilled.
In my case I only have 45 nights year to date and received said email this morning, the online account doesn’t reflect any status extension though.
Here’s look at hotel promotions for Best Western Rewards, Choice Privileges, Hyatt and Wyndham Rewards that you can take advantage of this month. We have covered Le Club AccorHotels (access here), Hilton Honors (access here) and IHG Rewards Club (access here) promotions for this months already earlier.
Remember to forward us promotional offers by email that you receive from both hotels and airlines. You can send questions and comments too!
Hyatt today announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire Two Roads Hospitality that currently has 85 properties in eight countries under Alila (15), Joie de Vivre (19), Thompson (10), tommie (1) and Destination Hotels brands (47).
Hyatt plans to integrate these into the World of Hyatt in 2019 and create separate lifestyle division. There are also some affiliate hotels (7) under Marriott (Aloft) and Hilton (Hilton, Embassy Suites and DoubleTree) agreements.
This is a reminder for World of Hyatt members with the affiliated credit card members who registered for the 10% rebate promotion on awards consumed August 1 – September 30, 2018.
While some members have received at least part of their points, many (including myself) who have properly registered and stayed on points during the promotional period have not received any refund.
There seems to have been some development on the sale of Belmond Hotels that previously was called Orient Express.
Bloomberg run a piece this week that indicated that Hilton, Hyatt, Blackstone and number of other parties are in a process of planning to submit their offers that are due this month.
Our Reader Question today is seeking an alternative to SPG and the target of our U.S. based reader is World of Hyatt so would this be a good choice?
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Oasis Collection that recently became part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection has been sold to Vacasa and no longer affiliated with the World of Hyatt.
World of Hyatt members that booked qualifying Oasis Collection rental before October 2, 2018, will receive their points and elite qualifying night credits. World of Hyatt is contacting affected members.
World of Hyatt has launched new promotion for stays at participating MGM properties in Las Vegas.
Members can earn double points for stays between October 1 – December 29, 2018.
Here’s look at the top 5 most lucrative hotel promotions that you can take advantage of this month.
Remember that it really pays to take advantage of bonus and promotional offers from hotel loyalty programs. You can supercharge your point earnings!
Here’s look at hotel promotions for Best Western Rewards, Choice Privileges, Hyatt and Wyndham Rewards that you can take advantage of this month. We have covered Le Club AccorHotels (access here), Hilton Honors (access here) and IHG Rewards Club (access here) promotions for this months already earlier.
Remember to forward us promotional offers by email that you receive from both hotels and airlines. You can send questions and comments too!
Hyatt is losing their only property in Montreal this coming December when Hyatt Regency will become part of Hilton’s DoubleTree brand.
Hyatt has been busy emailing its World of Hyatt members about their award reservations that all have been canceled past the handover date.
