Award chart changes (Effective Jan 22, 2015)
Dec 9, 2014, 4:36 pm
#1
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Dec 9, 2014, 5:38 pm
#5
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Dec 9, 2014, 6:39 pm
#7
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Doesn't look too bad, at least based on where I've stayed at in the past or may use points for in the future.
Dec 9, 2014, 6:47 pm
#9
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It's great to see we've got several weeks to book at the old level.
On January 22, 2015, we will implement changes to the Hyatt Gold Passport® Award Chart. This shift will include 48 hotels moving to a lower category and 22 hotels moving to a higher category. A complete list of the changes that will take place are listed below.
Between now and January 22, 2015, all award bookings can be made using the current award chart. Existing reservations for stays subsequent to January 21, 2015, will receive a refund for the point difference if the hotel moved to a lower category.
On January 22, 2015, we will implement changes to the Hyatt Gold Passport® Award Chart. This shift will include 48 hotels moving to a lower category and 22 hotels moving to a higher category. A complete list of the changes that will take place are listed below.
Between now and January 22, 2015, all award bookings can be made using the current award chart. Existing reservations for stays subsequent to January 21, 2015, will receive a refund for the point difference if the hotel moved to a lower category.
Dec 9, 2014, 6:52 pm
#11
Moderator: Mileage Run, InterContinental Hotels
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IMO, this is another year of minimal changes, and I applaud Hyatt for being so reasonable, especially in light of a booming hotel market in many parts of the world, with paid rates through the roof. Now, make sure that there's a decent level of P&C availability, and the program continues to deserve high marks. ^
Dec 9, 2014, 7:04 pm
#12
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IMO, this is another year of minimal changes, and I applaud Hyatt for being so reasonable, especially in light of a booming hotel market in many parts of the world, with paid rates through the roof. Now, make sure that there's a decent level of P&C availability, and the program continues to deserve high marks. ^
Dec 9, 2014, 7:19 pm
#13
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Midwest
Programs: Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 757
Sad for Hyatt (good for us) that another PH drops a category. Last time PH Aviara dropped, this time PH DC drops from 6 to 5. Can't imagine that PH Chicago is far behind, especially with all the more superior 5* hotels in Chicago.
Dec 9, 2014, 9:05 pm
#15
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
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Posts: 1,340
Can't say I didn't expect it. Planning PH Maldives for 2016, but already have the points banked for our 6 nights, even with the changes. The best part of their changes though is that they're still allowing bookings for a little while longer under the old category system.
Last edited by joecool1885; Dec 9, 2014 at 9:12 pm