Hello,

I'm a second year Globalist (following two years as Diamond), and from my non-scientific observations, it really seems like there are WAY fewer top-tier folks. Anyone experience similar?

I base my observations on:
1. VERY easy upgrades (I'm basically 90% in terms of suite upgrades - and no I'm not complaining). This is a lot higher rate than last year. I know part of it is the properties "getting used" to handing out free upgrades to suites...
2. Fewer guests in the restaurants for breakfast during prime time. Anecdotal for sure, but at places like Hyatt Centric New Orleans we are frequently the only people eating breakfast, or at most there are 1-2 other groups. At Hyatt Herald Square we were the ONLY people having Globalist breakfast during prime hours on weekdays AND weekend (could tell the others were not because they had vouchers or were paying with credit card, etc.) It seemed similar at Park Hyatt NY, and other properties....
3. I stay at few Hyatt's with lounges but they seem less crowded, as well.
4. TSU's seem a bit easier to get, but why bother if you have a 90% success rate anyway? I understand their value for special occasions...

Anyone agree or disagree?

IF numbers are way down, I wonder what kinds of changes we could expect as a result? The optimist in me hopes that maybe they will make the program richer in order to stick out more from Marriott.... perhaps the return of welcome amenities and turn down service? Wishful thinking...