Nov 6, 2016, 5:33 am
World of Hyatt [Pre-Launch]
Jan 15, 2017, 8:32 am
#2506
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,990
Bring on March 1st !
Jan 15, 2017, 11:25 am
#2508
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,990
Jan 15, 2017, 1:34 pm
#2509
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Hyatt Diamond; HHonors Dia; Langham Voyager; Marriot & SPG Gold; UA Gold; AA Plat
Posts: 54
Jan 15, 2017, 3:09 pm
#2510
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: Marriott LT Tit; Hyatt Explorist; Hilton CC Gold; IHG CC Plt; Hertz (MR) 5 star
Posts: 5,536
Jan 15, 2017, 7:08 pm
#2511
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,454
Jan 15, 2017, 7:19 pm
#2512
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,752
I don't find the changes that bad. It never made sense to me where a person with 25 stays alternating HP/Excalibur/Luxor will reach the highest status over a person who spends $20K at Park Hyatts, but don't meet the 25 stay/50 nights. Glad they fixed this aspect of their program.
On the other hand, the Explorist/Discoverist/Globalist rebranding is just goofy beyond belief. What idiot marketing novice came up with this?
On the other hand, the Explorist/Discoverist/Globalist rebranding is just goofy beyond belief. What idiot marketing novice came up with this?
Jan 15, 2017, 7:37 pm
#2513
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
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The same people who apparently believe that current Diamonds who can't do 60 Hyatt nights due to minimal footprint will stick around for Explorist.
Jan 15, 2017, 7:42 pm
#2514
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,752
Given they've eliminated the 25 stays, I would have thought leaving it at 50 nights (even reducing it to 40/45) would yield better results, especially with the limited footprint, as you've observed.
Jan 15, 2017, 7:53 pm
#2515
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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Exactly. I suspect quite a few 25 stays qualifiers would stick around at 40-50 nights, but I contemplate 60 and it's simply not possible. For example . . . I have a week in Italy in April (Rome and Venice), there are no Hyatts in either city.
Jan 15, 2017, 7:55 pm
#2516
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,990
you know I don't really notice nor live or die by my bonus points or amenity whatever they are. I prefer a comfortable room and lounge access if there is one and breakfast. Those are my requirements. Suites are nice but I think there are many of us that don't use all their's up every year. Right now I have one left, so maybe I will have something.
Jan 15, 2017, 8:23 pm
#2517
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, AS 75k, AA Plat, Bonvoyed Gold, Honors Dia, Hyatt Explorer, IHG Plat, ...
Posts: 16,846
(may I suggest the Venetian in Vegas as a suitable alternative experience?
Of course, you can't actually stay there but Hyatt has an overpriced Hyatt Place almost in walking distance)
Jan 15, 2017, 8:56 pm
#2518
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
I don't find the changes that bad. It never made sense to me where a person with 25 stays alternating HP/Excalibur/Luxor will reach the highest status over a person who spends $20K at Park Hyatts, but don't meet the 25 stay/50 nights. Glad they fixed this aspect of their program.
Or for someone who spends 60 nights at a HP to reach the highest status "over a person" who spends 60 nights at Park Hyatts.
Jan 15, 2017, 9:05 pm
#2519
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
you know I don't really notice nor live or die by my bonus points or amenity whatever they are. I prefer a comfortable room and lounge access if there is one and breakfast. Those are my requirements. Suites are nice but I think there are many of us that don't use all their's up every year. Right now I have one left, so maybe I will have something.
Jan 15, 2017, 9:35 pm
#2520
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Minnesota
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,101
I think his point is he's looking forward to March 1st. Me too, I like change, bring it on. Can't wait for SPG-Marriott changes coming this year too. Where are the rampant recession posts inline with these WoH changes also. I think we are all settling in that its time to look forward. I'll speak for Hyatt, we appreciate your business, but this is a business.