Originally Posted by
JackE
I can't figure out what problem they are trying to solve.
Is it too many Diamonds? That can't be it since they were aggressively status matching recently.
Is it too much business? Then why expand their footprint.
Is it crowded RCs? I've not found that to be a big problem, but if it is it could be solved by expanding them.
Is it old-fashioned greed? That never ends well.
I think you answered one too many Diamonds but that's their own damn fault with the knee jerk reaction status match everyone went through last year. That issue is working it's way out. Do they want to up the "cost" most likely. But in comparison to the "others" not proportionate to their footprint around the world. That is a rub.
Crowded RC, yes I have seen some but to be honest with you within the US the offerings in the RC are minimal compared to say Marriott. At least with Marriott in the mornings you will get hot eggs and bacon. And for me having that protein in the am is important. Overseas their breakfast is fantastic. But as I have written there are two Hyatt's, one US and one international for the most part not owned by equity capitol or other groups bleeding the properties.