I just accepted the Hyatt Diamond challenge. Need 12 nights. First night stayed using free hotel night stay from credit card. Received credit as a "stay" even though it wasn't a paid stay. Will be staying in Hyatt Regency London for 7 nights. Will be staying two more (paid) nights in next 30 days. That brings me up to 10. Does anyone know whether the 2 remaining stays can be from purchasing $20,000 on the Hyatt credit card? On their website it says:
In addition, your Hyatt Credit Card provides you with a unique opportunity to earn and maintain Diamond status—our highest level of membership—more easily. Simply spend the following amounts in a calendar year, and we will award you with credits toward status:
$ 20,000 annually = 2 stay / 5 night credits
$ 40,000 annually = an additional 3 stay / 5 night credits
Or must the 2 remaining stays be actual stays?