Nov 1, 2013, 12:13 am
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HYATT GOLD PASSPORT® DIAMOND TRIAL
Terms and Conditions
To qualify for this promotion, member must contact Hyatt Gold Passport Customer Service at 800.304.9288 or [email protected] between June 1, 2013, and April 30, 2014, reference Offer Code DMD14 and provide a statement with their account activity from a competitor. Upon enrollment, member will receive trial Diamond membership for 60 days. To maintain Diamond membership through February 2015, member must complete 12 eligible nights at any Hyatt worldwide within 60 days of enrollment. Member will also receive 1,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points on their first six (6) eligible nights within 60 days. Maximum 6,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points may be earned. Diamond 30% point bonus will be awarded for all eligible stays during the 60-day trial membership period when member chooses points for their stay. If member completes the stay requirements they will receive a new membership card, valid through February 2015, within 3-4 weeks of qualifying. Membership benefits will be available when member provides their Hyatt Gold Passport number at time of reservation and check-in.
Limit one trial tier offer per member. Hyatt Gold Passport will track all eligible nights in which a Hyatt Gold Passport account number is provided. An eligible night is defined as a single night at any Hyatt in which an eligible rate is paid. For the purposes of this Promotion, an “Eligible Rate” shall be defined as any hotel published room rate, including, but not limited to, rates found on hyatt.com, the Hyatt Daily Rate, Volume Account Rates, AAA and Senior Citizen rates. “Ineligible Rates” are discounted rates, including, but not limited to, any free night stays, Third Party Internet Rates (examples include priceline.com, hotels.com, Expedia, and Travelocity), traditional wholesale rates (examples include GOGO Worldwide Vacations, Pleasant Holidays, etc.), airline crew rates, airline employee rates, travel agency employee rates, Club at the Hyatt discount certificate stays, Hyatt employee or employee family discount rates, airline interrupted-trip vouchers or contracted rooms (a contract room is a room that has been reserved pursuant to a written and executed agreement between a hotel and a corporation, government agency or individual for a negotiated room rate in exchange for an agreed upon number of rooms to be rented for an extended period of time). Back-to-back stays at a single Hyatt are considered one stay. Hyatt Gold Passport reserves the right to alter or withdraw this promotion at any time without notice.
The following are all the competitors and required status to qualify for the Diamond Trial Offer.
Hilton Honors- Gold VIP and Diamond
Marriott- Gold and Platinum
Starwood- Platinum
Priority Club (now IHG Rewards Club)-Platinum
Fairmont Hotel (one FT has had success)
Please note, the competitor statement must indicate your name, tier status and at least one stay in the last 12 months. Please email statement of your membership activity with a competitor to us for processing.
This promotion is subject to the complete Terms and Conditions of the Hyatt Gold Passport program. For complete program terms and conditions, visit goldpassport.com. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® encompasses hotels managed, franchised or leased by subsidiaries and affiliates of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. The trademarks Hyatt®, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, HYATT house®, Hyatt Residence Club®, Hyatt Gold Passport®, and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation and its affiliates. ©2013 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.
Important note on timeframe: You have 60 days from the start of the challenge to complete the 12 nights, regardless of what the expiration date is on the your account profile. You may still retain Diamond status until the end of the month in which your trial period ends.
Terms and Conditions
To qualify for this promotion, member must contact Hyatt Gold Passport Customer Service at 800.304.9288 or [email protected] between June 1, 2013, and April 30, 2014, reference Offer Code DMD14 and provide a statement with their account activity from a competitor. Upon enrollment, member will receive trial Diamond membership for 60 days. To maintain Diamond membership through February 2015, member must complete 12 eligible nights at any Hyatt worldwide within 60 days of enrollment. Member will also receive 1,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points on their first six (6) eligible nights within 60 days. Maximum 6,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points may be earned. Diamond 30% point bonus will be awarded for all eligible stays during the 60-day trial membership period when member chooses points for their stay. If member completes the stay requirements they will receive a new membership card, valid through February 2015, within 3-4 weeks of qualifying. Membership benefits will be available when member provides their Hyatt Gold Passport number at time of reservation and check-in.
Limit one trial tier offer per member. Hyatt Gold Passport will track all eligible nights in which a Hyatt Gold Passport account number is provided. An eligible night is defined as a single night at any Hyatt in which an eligible rate is paid. For the purposes of this Promotion, an “Eligible Rate” shall be defined as any hotel published room rate, including, but not limited to, rates found on hyatt.com, the Hyatt Daily Rate, Volume Account Rates, AAA and Senior Citizen rates. “Ineligible Rates” are discounted rates, including, but not limited to, any free night stays, Third Party Internet Rates (examples include priceline.com, hotels.com, Expedia, and Travelocity), traditional wholesale rates (examples include GOGO Worldwide Vacations, Pleasant Holidays, etc.), airline crew rates, airline employee rates, travel agency employee rates, Club at the Hyatt discount certificate stays, Hyatt employee or employee family discount rates, airline interrupted-trip vouchers or contracted rooms (a contract room is a room that has been reserved pursuant to a written and executed agreement between a hotel and a corporation, government agency or individual for a negotiated room rate in exchange for an agreed upon number of rooms to be rented for an extended period of time). Back-to-back stays at a single Hyatt are considered one stay. Hyatt Gold Passport reserves the right to alter or withdraw this promotion at any time without notice.
The following are all the competitors and required status to qualify for the Diamond Trial Offer.
Hilton Honors- Gold VIP and Diamond
Marriott- Gold and Platinum
Starwood- Platinum
Priority Club (now IHG Rewards Club)-Platinum
Fairmont Hotel (one FT has had success)
Please note, the competitor statement must indicate your name, tier status and at least one stay in the last 12 months. Please email statement of your membership activity with a competitor to us for processing.
This promotion is subject to the complete Terms and Conditions of the Hyatt Gold Passport program. For complete program terms and conditions, visit goldpassport.com. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® encompasses hotels managed, franchised or leased by subsidiaries and affiliates of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. The trademarks Hyatt®, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, HYATT house®, Hyatt Residence Club®, Hyatt Gold Passport®, and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation and its affiliates. ©2013 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.
Important note on timeframe: You have 60 days from the start of the challenge to complete the 12 nights, regardless of what the expiration date is on the your account profile. You may still retain Diamond status until the end of the month in which your trial period ends.
Hyatt Tier (Status) Matching (Challenge) Information - 11/10(ended 10/31/14)
Apr 7, 2012, 9:35 am
#376
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: WN A-list, Hyatt Glob, HH DM, Marriott Plat
Posts: 434
Yes. That's what I did and it worked great.
Noob Alert!
Im SPG Plat thinking of jumping ship to hyatt. Am I unerstanding this correctly that its best to ask for a status match in Jan 2013 (one month before my SPG Plat expiration) so that I get 4 suite upgrades to begin with and then another 4 upon completion of the challenge? Thanks in advance
Im SPG Plat thinking of jumping ship to hyatt. Am I unerstanding this correctly that its best to ask for a status match in Jan 2013 (one month before my SPG Plat expiration) so that I get 4 suite upgrades to begin with and then another 4 upon completion of the challenge? Thanks in advance
Apr 7, 2012, 9:42 am
#377
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
Noob Alert!
Im SPG Plat thinking of jumping ship to hyatt. Am I unerstanding this correctly that its best to ask for a status match in Jan 2013 (one month before my SPG Plat expiration) so that I get 4 suite upgrades to begin with and then another 4 upon completion of the challenge? Thanks in advance
Im SPG Plat thinking of jumping ship to hyatt. Am I unerstanding this correctly that its best to ask for a status match in Jan 2013 (one month before my SPG Plat expiration) so that I get 4 suite upgrades to begin with and then another 4 upon completion of the challenge? Thanks in advance
Getting the challenge "now" (early 2012) - you'll get 4 upgrades "now", if you complete the challenge status will run through 2/2013.
Getting the challenge "late" in the year (later 2012 - Aug?) - you'll get 4 upgrades then, status will run through 2/2014 if you complete, get another 4 upgrades in 3/2013.
Getting the challenge "very early" in the year (1/2013) - you'll get 4 upgrades then, status will run through 2/2014 if you complete, get another 4 upgrades in 3/2013.
Apr 7, 2012, 11:11 am
#378
Join Date: May 2010
Location: YYC
Programs: Aeroplan, FPC Platinum, SPG/Marriott Gold, Radisson Gold Elite, BW Diamond Select
Posts: 293
I, too, just got a Diamond challenge but if one is not successful at the challenge but has booked future stays beyond the 60 days and applied the suite upgrades awarded as part of the challenge, will those upgrades still be honored?
Apr 7, 2012, 3:42 pm
#379
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 147
Well, not sure what to advise - I guess it depends on your travel patterns etc.
Getting the challenge "now" (early 2012) - you'll get 4 upgrades "now", if you complete the challenge status will run through 2/2013.
Getting the challenge "late" in the year (later 2012 - Aug?) - you'll get 4 upgrades then, status will run through 2/2014 if you complete, get another 4 upgrades in 3/2013.
Getting the challenge "very early" in the year (1/2013) - you'll get 4 upgrades then, status will run through 2/2014 if you complete, get another 4 upgrades in 3/2013.
Getting the challenge "now" (early 2012) - you'll get 4 upgrades "now", if you complete the challenge status will run through 2/2013.
Getting the challenge "late" in the year (later 2012 - Aug?) - you'll get 4 upgrades then, status will run through 2/2014 if you complete, get another 4 upgrades in 3/2013.
Getting the challenge "very early" in the year (1/2013) - you'll get 4 upgrades then, status will run through 2/2014 if you complete, get another 4 upgrades in 3/2013.
And good point peteropny, for me it would be to have status for the longest period possible. Sort of get the most bang for my status match buck so to speak. Which as you illustrated above waiting until Jan 2013 might not be the best course as option number two would appear to be just as good or better. Just so I understand correctly, as long as you ask for a status match after Aug 2012 your matched Hyatt status would expire at the end of Feb 2014?
Apr 7, 2012, 3:46 pm
#380
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 5,814
Thanks for the replies.
And good point peteropny, for me it would be to have status for the longest period possible. Sort of get the most bang for my status match buck so to speak. Which as you illustrated above waiting until Jan 2013 might not be the best course as option number two would appear to be just as good or better. Just so I understand correctly, as long as you ask for a status match after Aug 2012 your matched Hyatt status would expire at the end of Feb 2014?
And good point peteropny, for me it would be to have status for the longest period possible. Sort of get the most bang for my status match buck so to speak. Which as you illustrated above waiting until Jan 2013 might not be the best course as option number two would appear to be just as good or better. Just so I understand correctly, as long as you ask for a status match after Aug 2012 your matched Hyatt status would expire at the end of Feb 2014?
Apr 7, 2012, 6:10 pm
#382
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
Thanks for the replies.
And good point peteropny, for me it would be to have status for the longest period possible. Sort of get the most bang for my status match buck so to speak. Which as you illustrated above waiting until Jan 2013 might not be the best course as option number two would appear to be just as good or better. Just so I understand correctly, as long as you ask for a status match after Aug 2012 your matched Hyatt status would expire at the end of Feb 2014?
And good point peteropny, for me it would be to have status for the longest period possible. Sort of get the most bang for my status match buck so to speak. Which as you illustrated above waiting until Jan 2013 might not be the best course as option number two would appear to be just as good or better. Just so I understand correctly, as long as you ask for a status match after Aug 2012 your matched Hyatt status would expire at the end of Feb 2014?
Apr 8, 2012, 12:24 am
#383
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158
Well, not sure what to advise - I guess it depends on your travel patterns etc.
Getting the challenge "now" (early 2012) - you'll get 4 upgrades "now", if you complete the challenge status will run through 2/2013.
Getting the challenge "late" in the year (later 2012 - Aug?) - you'll get 4 upgrades then, status will run through 2/2014 if you complete, get another 4 upgrades in 3/2013.
Getting the challenge "very early" in the year (1/2013) - you'll get 4 upgrades then, status will run through 2/2014 if you complete, get another 4 upgrades in 3/2013.
Getting the challenge "now" (early 2012) - you'll get 4 upgrades "now", if you complete the challenge status will run through 2/2013.
Getting the challenge "late" in the year (later 2012 - Aug?) - you'll get 4 upgrades then, status will run through 2/2014 if you complete, get another 4 upgrades in 3/2013.
Getting the challenge "very early" in the year (1/2013) - you'll get 4 upgrades then, status will run through 2/2014 if you complete, get another 4 upgrades in 3/2013.
I do have one question regarding the diamond suite upgrades. You mention that the upgrades are not issued until March each year. So if I use all 4 of the upgrades received on a Challenge beginning April 2012 by the end of 2012, I won't receive any more at the beginning of the next calendar year (Jan 2013), but rather in Mar 2013?
Also, what happens if I use a suite upgrade received during the Challenge on a revenue booking for April 2014, but then lose my diamond status from March 2014? Do they still honor the upgrade?
Apr 8, 2012, 12:17 pm
#384
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
I do have one question regarding the diamond suite upgrades. You mention that the upgrades are not issued until March each year. So if I use all 4 of the upgrades received on a Challenge beginning April 2012 by the end of 2012, I won't receive any more at the beginning of the next calendar year (Jan 2013), but rather in Mar 2013?
Also, what happens if I use a suite upgrade received during the Challenge on a revenue booking for April 2014, but then lose my diamond status from March 2014? Do they still honor the upgrade?
Also, what happens if I use a suite upgrade received during the Challenge on a revenue booking for April 2014, but then lose my diamond status from March 2014? Do they still honor the upgrade?
2. I believe they would still honor the upgrade if already confirmed - although be aware that if you cancel (and possibly even if change the dates of your stay) the upgrade will be lost and can't be switched over (since it's already expired).
Apr 10, 2012, 1:52 pm
#385
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: SF/OC
Programs: UA GS, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 474
If you change or otherwise cancel those bookings you will lose those upgrades, but I have read that they will be valid if you leave them as is after you lose the diamond status.
Apr 17, 2012, 2:07 pm
#386
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 34
I just saw this thread and thought to apply for a Diamond Challenge. I am headed off for 5 nights in Japan tomorrow and have been really wishing I had status to get breakfast and/or club access.
A quick call and I was enrolled in the 12 nights/60 days challenge. I already have 8 booked, and will probably be traveling for another 4 nights on business, so this is perfect. I was planning on earning the status the hard way this year anyway, but this makes the qualifying stays that much more worth it.
Hope the data point helps someone else.
A quick call and I was enrolled in the 12 nights/60 days challenge. I already have 8 booked, and will probably be traveling for another 4 nights on business, so this is perfect. I was planning on earning the status the hard way this year anyway, but this makes the qualifying stays that much more worth it.
Hope the data point helps someone else.
Apr 20, 2012, 12:25 am
#387
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 10,910
So for those who sign up now and complete it in june when is new status expiration?
Apr 30, 2012, 11:43 am
#389
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, SPG LT Plat, AA 3MM EXP
Posts: 397
THRILLED with the program!
I wanted to post that I am very happy with Hyatt so far. I have been Platinum on SPG for 8 years (almost lifetime plat there) but think I have really hit the jackpot with Hyatt. Here's what I did:
* Diamond status match, completed stays in 1 month.
* Diamond status bonus points
* Hit the 16 nights on the promo (ending 4/30), this was HUGE and took several stays away from SPG.
* Got the credit card, two free nights
* Using one of the Suite upgrades at the Park Hyatt Melbourne
* Got the Hyatt spend on the credit card for the bonus points
This may sound incredible but I have only 13 stays since 2000 (lifetime stays) with Hyatt, 5 stays total this year (16 nights), and have racked up 120,000+ points. Obviously most of those points were because of the promos I hit when they came up.
Even with the prospect of SPG lifetime platinum I'm considering Hyatt the best value at this point. 5th night free on SPG redemption seems to be the only thing I would really miss jumping ship. I don't like the forex fees on the SPG card, and I don't like the fact it's AmEx. Hyatt did it right. Another benefit, the category redemption points seem reasonable compared to 120,000 points per night at the W Resort Maldives!
What would I have done differently? Well, I would have done the status match before applying for the credit card to get the 2 suites! But at this point, that would be just greedy. Oh, and I got the Hyatt $75 annual fee waived retroactively since I had booked some nights that same day.
* Diamond status match, completed stays in 1 month.
* Diamond status bonus points
* Hit the 16 nights on the promo (ending 4/30), this was HUGE and took several stays away from SPG.
* Got the credit card, two free nights
* Using one of the Suite upgrades at the Park Hyatt Melbourne
* Got the Hyatt spend on the credit card for the bonus points
This may sound incredible but I have only 13 stays since 2000 (lifetime stays) with Hyatt, 5 stays total this year (16 nights), and have racked up 120,000+ points. Obviously most of those points were because of the promos I hit when they came up.
Even with the prospect of SPG lifetime platinum I'm considering Hyatt the best value at this point. 5th night free on SPG redemption seems to be the only thing I would really miss jumping ship. I don't like the forex fees on the SPG card, and I don't like the fact it's AmEx. Hyatt did it right. Another benefit, the category redemption points seem reasonable compared to 120,000 points per night at the W Resort Maldives!
What would I have done differently? Well, I would have done the status match before applying for the credit card to get the 2 suites! But at this point, that would be just greedy. Oh, and I got the Hyatt $75 annual fee waived retroactively since I had booked some nights that same day.
Apr 30, 2012, 12:20 pm
#390
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,578
The credit card and promos like that are why we are inevitably going to see any devaluation. The catch 22 of point heavy promos and easier earning through credit card spend, etc....more points flood in and everyone is happy to earn more, but inevitably they charge more for every redemption. I mean, everyone has platinum status now due to the CC, which gives 15% more points into the system to begin with, plus CC spend. Despite the fact that Hyatt promos have been largely terrible this year, all the point influx is bad long term IMHO.