Nov 19, 2013, 11:01 am
Last edit by: Stewie Mac
FAQ
Do points+cash bookings count toward earning elite status?
Yes. This includes "Diamond Trials" (in which customers with status at another hotel chain attempt to earn a match with Hyatt).
Does the cash portion of points+cash bookings earn points?
Yes, in the same manner as for paid stays.
Do points+cash bookings count toward current Hyatt promotions?
Yes, P+C stays will be treated as paid stays for purposes of bonus promotions.
Can confirmed suite upgrade certificates be used on points+cash bookings?
Yes. Now confirmed by Gold Passport Concierge here
Will points+cash bookings be exempt from resort fees & taxes?
No. P+C bookings will require the member to pay any applicable fees/taxes, just as with paid stays.
Do points+cash bookings count toward earning elite status?
Yes. This includes "Diamond Trials" (in which customers with status at another hotel chain attempt to earn a match with Hyatt).
Does the cash portion of points+cash bookings earn points?
Yes, in the same manner as for paid stays.
Do points+cash bookings count toward current Hyatt promotions?
Yes, P+C stays will be treated as paid stays for purposes of bonus promotions.
Can confirmed suite upgrade certificates be used on points+cash bookings?
Yes. Now confirmed by Gold Passport Concierge here
Will points+cash bookings be exempt from resort fees & taxes?
No. P+C bookings will require the member to pay any applicable fees/taxes, just as with paid stays.
New Hyatt Gold Passport Features Launching in January 2014
Nov 17, 2013, 7:45 pm
#18
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA, AA, Delta, HGP Diamond, HH Gold, Marriott, CC Gold, SPG
Posts: 154
Wow. I am impressed. Not just in the Cash & Points and Elite Discount program, but how they announced them separately from the devaluation. Let people get angry for a week, and then give them something to forget about the devaluation. These additions rightfully needed their own stage.
Nov 17, 2013, 7:52 pm
#19
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Seat 2A
Programs: AA EXP LT GLD 1MM, BA GLD, NH/UA*G, Hyatt Dia, Marr Tit LT PLT, IHG Spire,HH Dia, MGM NOIR,Hertz PC
Posts: 10,571
Kudos to all the folks at Hyatt Gold Passport and you know who you are 
I asked/ suggested for some of this back in 2005 and in more recent years
Better late than never
Regardless this softens some of the blow to the recent devaluation especially for premium redemption travelers
At the end of the day this is another feather in the cap for the folks at Hyatt Gold Passport and should make for a more highly satisfied membership base
Hyatt Gold Passport Accomplishments 2013
• The MGM partnership ^ Outstanding achievement
• Member elite discount ^ Impressive
• Cash and Points ^ Longgggggggg overdue
From negative to positive in a week. Crazy and appreciated all in the same breath
Of course the jury is not out to how well all this is all going to work. I remain highly optimistic
Having said that way to go Hyatt "Most improved Program of the Year"
Let’s keep this progress coming right through in 2014 :-::-::-::-::-:
I asked/ suggested for some of this back in 2005 and in more recent years
Better late than never
Regardless this softens some of the blow to the recent devaluation especially for premium redemption travelers
At the end of the day this is another feather in the cap for the folks at Hyatt Gold Passport and should make for a more highly satisfied membership base
Hyatt Gold Passport Accomplishments 2013
• The MGM partnership ^ Outstanding achievement
• Member elite discount ^ Impressive
• Cash and Points ^ Longgggggggg overdue
From negative to positive in a week. Crazy and appreciated all in the same breath
Of course the jury is not out to how well all this is all going to work. I remain highly optimistic
Having said that way to go Hyatt "Most improved Program of the Year"
Let’s keep this progress coming right through in 2014 :-::-::-::-::-:
This is a great improvement to the GP Program, I have been advocating for GP Cash and Points Awards for years now including at the more or less obscure 'Hyatt Insiders'. Finally changes have been implemented. ^
Nov 17, 2013, 7:53 pm
#20
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: Marriott LT Tit; Hyatt Explorist; Hilton CC Gold; IHG CC Plt; Hertz (MR) 5 star
Posts: 5,536
That is AWESOME! I haven't used any HGP points in almost two years because I've needed the paid stays to maintain status. This fixes that problem.
Nov 17, 2013, 8:24 pm
#23
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Planet Earth
Programs: | *G | STE | HGP ♦ | SPG Au | MR Au
Posts: 3,772
Good news all around, but is the "my elite rate" a booking that can be cancelled?
It doesn't say, so I reserve my judgement till details are finalized.
It doesn't say, so I reserve my judgement till details are finalized.
Last edited by DHalltheway; Nov 17, 2013 at 8:32 pm
Nov 17, 2013, 8:35 pm
#26
Join Date: May 2011
Location: LAS,LAX,SEA
Programs: AA,UA/CO, SPG50, Hilton Gold
Posts: 430
Fantastic news and a great way to compete with SPG. I'm curious to know if the cash and points booking count towards the Diamond Challenge. If so, I'm ready to make the switch.
Nov 17, 2013, 8:52 pm
#30
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2003
Location: AA Plat / UA NOTHING / Alaska 75K / Hyatt Diamond / SPG LT Plat / Marriott Gold / Priority Club Plat / Hertz Pres
Posts: 24,709
Sa-weet! Thanks Jeff and Hyatt. Nice to find out a few more details but first impression is... I'm impressed.