Dear FlyerTalkers,

Time flies when you’re having fun – and we’ve been having a lot of fun this year – all with you in mind! In early January we launched a new promotion, Stay More, Play More, followed by several new hotel openings, including Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort in China and Hyatt Regency Istanbul Atakoy in Turkey and most recently, we introduced our new lifestyle brand, Hyatt Centric.

Today, I’m excited to announce a suite of innovative new loyalty benefits for our most frequent guests that will create a more effortless and seamless travel experience. Listening to our guests around the world is an important part of building meaningful relationships and Hyatt Gold Passport members have expressed a desire for a relationship that goes beyond a hotel stay.

Guest of Honor – Beginning March 1
Diamond members can extend their in-hotel benefits such as Regency Club or Grand Club access, free breakfast and late check out to family or friends when they transfer a free night stay using Hyatt Gold Passport points. By extending Diamond privileges to a members’ friends or family on an award stay, Hyatt is providing the warmest possible welcome and an extraordinary on-property experience. We’ll look after your Guest of Honor just like we look after you.

United Club Passes – Beginning March 1
Diamond members will receive two complimentary United Club one-time passes annually. Diamond members will enjoy access to more than 45 United Club locations at airports served by United Airlines, with amenities that include complimentary bar service, light snacks, free Wi-Fi, conference room access and more. This benefit extends Hyatt’s hospitality beyond its hotels and ensures Diamond members are comfortable and productive throughout their entire travel journey.

Premium Wi-Fi– Beginning February 14
Diamond and Platinum members will receive premium Wi-Fi access (where available) in guestrooms and social spaces, such as lobbies and Hyatt-operated restaurants, at every Hyatt-branded hotel worldwide. Access to a premium Wi-Fi experience ensures members work more efficiently when away from the home or office.

I hope that you enjoy these new benefits, and as always, I look forward to hearing from you via this forum or directly at [email protected] or @jeffzidell.

Wishing you safe travels and all my best,

Jeff Zidell
Senior Vice President
Hyatt Gold Passport