Originally Posted by Dovster
According to the letter sent to me, neither AmericaSuites nor Hawthorn stays will count towards Elite status. Additionally, you will only get 3 points per dollar as opposed to the usual 5. Finally, your status will give you no advantage at either of these chains.
I don't disagree with your assessment of a need for improved recognition across the board for Hyatt Gold Passport customers at these newly aquired brands.
What I was advising you of is there are clear advantages being under the Hyatt Umbrella and earning and redeeming in all of their properties systemwide.
The value proposition for redeeming points is quite exceptional for example.
What I would be curious to ask of you is what special benefits were you offered from these brands in the Prime Rewards program prior to becoming newly enrolled into Gold Passport if any ?
From my perspective regardless of possible enhancements that may be considered in the future by Hyatt these new brands have found a mighty fine home and program .And under their management they will certainly only improve over time.
I know that I don't speak for myself when I say that Hyatt has some mighty satisfied customers in their hotels and program.
Many are right here in this forum ^ Self included
Cheers