Originally Posted by dw

As far as the relationship with WOH is concerned, I can see this ending up similarly to the Marriott / Design Hotels relationship… options for earning and redemption, but not necessarily all the regular WOH Globalist benefits.

Originally Posted by Tonyr4

When Hyatt acquired the Destinations brand a number of hotels within that brand did not follow over to Hyatt's platform nor do you get all of the Globalist benefits during your stays. I would expect that to happen here with this integration. Overall, this is a pretty big deal as it will double Hyatt's footprint for 53 million pounds.

Originally Posted by craigthemif

Mr & Mrs Smith's commissions per year from a 20-room boutique hotel would probably pay for little more than the paperclips at Hyatt headquarters. A £53m purchase price means that Mr & Mrs Smith brings in £3-4 million per year of profit at best.

It will probably make some World of Hyatt members happy, although most will never set foot in a Mr & Mrs Smith property. If SLH is any guide, you will get a far better deal booking directly anyhow...