Lifetime Globalist - World of Hyatt - still 1million base points
Oct 30, 2016, 5:06 pm
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Lifetime Globalist - World of Hyatt - still 1million base points
There isn't much written about Lifetime Globalist tier for the new World of Hyatt program but from my understanding, there will be a match for those that are currently Lifetime Diamond (as one would expect).
However, as a lifetime Diamond member, I would appreciate if Hyatt does not devalue its critieria from the current requirements as the lifetime tier needs to be kept exclusive.
I really hope that Jeff is reading this and making note of the above especially from a longstanding Hyatt customer.
However, as a lifetime Diamond member, I would appreciate if Hyatt does not devalue its critieria from the current requirements as the lifetime tier needs to be kept exclusive.
I really hope that Jeff is reading this and making note of the above especially from a longstanding Hyatt customer.
Oct 30, 2016, 5:13 pm
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Do you think they are going to LOWER it from 1M points?
In any event, whatever they do will be a cold, hard business decision rather than anything having to do with loyalty.
In any event, whatever they do will be a cold, hard business decision rather than anything having to do with loyalty.
Oct 30, 2016, 5:54 pm
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Hyatt needs to keep the Lifetime as exclusive as it can. I would not be happy if they plan to make changes to this criteria as Hyatt has some luxury properties than it's competitors.
Oct 30, 2016, 6:23 pm
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Oct 30, 2016, 6:33 pm
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I can pretty much guarantee that Jeff isn't reading this thread. At least not personally. 
Why not just keep the qualification criteria the same? Would be fair, ya?
Why not just keep the qualification criteria the same? Would be fair, ya?
Oct 30, 2016, 7:09 pm
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Perhaps an intermediate lifetime status can address some of these issues? If there was a Lifetime Explorist status that's easier to reach, high requirements to reach Lifetime Globalist makes sense (whether the goalposts move or not).
Since there will be three elite status levels, seems there should be three lifetime status also. (Discoverist basically exists, as it is available by maintaining a Hyatt CC account.) Right now there is a huge gap until you reach Lifetime Diamond/Globalist (which is likely insurmountable for me).
I haven't seen anything about a Explorist lifetime status on the official site, however.
Since there will be three elite status levels, seems there should be three lifetime status also. (Discoverist basically exists, as it is available by maintaining a Hyatt CC account.) Right now there is a huge gap until you reach Lifetime Diamond/Globalist (which is likely insurmountable for me).
I haven't seen anything about a Explorist lifetime status on the official site, however.
Oct 30, 2016, 7:38 pm
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Oct 30, 2016, 7:56 pm
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Oct 30, 2016, 9:51 pm
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If you truly believe that, you should ask them to revoke yours.
Oct 31, 2016, 12:40 pm
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Companies don't care about what revenue came in the past. If Lifetime status means the person no longer spends his/her life/money at a hotel, that does little for Hyatt in the present. May as well just give the person a nice shiny card with no benefits. The "loyal, high spender" gets his/her little token to show off to friends and Hyatt doesn't have to shell out any benefits.
Oct 31, 2016, 6:30 pm
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So current Lifetime Diamonds will become Lifetime Globalists (Glob for Life!) on March 1 and get 4 DSU's that will expire end of Feb 2018. It's not completely clear, but it seems that they won't get DSU's annually unless they reach the qualification points for Globalist during the year. I hope this is not the case. The concept of a "Lifetime" status is that re-qualification should no longer be needed.
Oct 31, 2016, 6:32 pm
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So current Lifetime Diamonds will become Lifetime Globalists (Glob for Life!) on March 1 and get 4 DSU's that will expire end of Feb 2018. It's not completely clear, but it seems that they won't get DSU's annually unless they reach the qualification points for Globalist during the year. I hope this is not the case. The concept of a "Lifetime" status is that re-qualification should no longer be needed.
1. Receiving Complimentary Suite Upgrade Awards. Upon achieving (or re-achieving) Globalist status by satisfying the Tier-Qualifying Night or Base Point accrual requirements detailed above, a Member will receive four (4) complimentary Room Upgrade Awards for suite accommodations (“Complimentary Suite Upgrade Awards”). For Members who have received Globalist status for a multi-year term, additional Complimentary Suite Upgrade Awards will not be awarded each Calendar Year upon elite status renewal (unless the Member otherwise re-achieves Globalist status by satisfying the Tier-Qualifying Night or Base Point accrual requirement). In no event will a Member receive more than four (4) Complimentary Suite Upgrade Awards on the Effective Date of these Terms.
Oct 31, 2016, 8:15 pm
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It's not, but you need to do something to get the additional benefits. Hyatt is following Starwood on this one, where there are really four levels of Platinum. Lifetime status gets you the first level, but you need to work to get to the other levels.