Nov 6, 2016, 5:33 am
World of Hyatt [Pre-Launch]
Feb 14, 2017, 1:28 pm
#2941
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton ♦ , Hyatt Carbonado, Wyndham ♦, Marriott PE, "Stinking Bum" elsewhere.
Posts: 5,000
Devaluations occur each year - so earn and burn is generally the best approach. However, after the huge hit on 3/1 for many, it would be another blunder to have another big devaluation to the WoH program.
What is your source for the rumored big devaluation later this year? Blogger, inside info, etc.?
What is your source for the rumored big devaluation later this year? Blogger, inside info, etc.?
My only inside information is from a franchisee of a high-end Asian property who told me that they were going to see "significant reductions in program costs" due to the changes in WOH.
Feb 14, 2017, 1:29 pm
#2942
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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: 16,857
Feb 14, 2017, 1:31 pm
#2943
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Location: Pacific Northwest
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Feb 14, 2017, 1:36 pm
#2944
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton ♦ , Hyatt Carbonado, Wyndham ♦, Marriott PE, "Stinking Bum" elsewhere.
Posts: 5,000
Feb 14, 2017, 2:10 pm
#2945
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And I honestly don't understand why they had to overcomplicate the rules by excluding those free night awards. Makes the T&C more complicated, is bound to lead to disappointment among their customers that they allegedly wanted to reward for something, and really doesn't save them any significant money.
Feb 14, 2017, 2:44 pm
#2946
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Diego US and Brisbane AU
Programs: AA EXP/2MM - DL PM - OZ Diamond - Bonvoy LTT - Hyatt Glob - IHG Plat - National EE - Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,315
I've been told yes and that seems to agree with my own reading of the (current) T&Cs for WOH.
However, for the free night after five brands, only stays after March 1 count, although this is apparently a once in a lifetime benefit and you can do the five brands over multiple years for it.
However, for the free night after five brands, only stays after March 1 count, although this is apparently a once in a lifetime benefit and you can do the five brands over multiple years for it.
Feb 14, 2017, 5:12 pm
#2947
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,470
Feb 14, 2017, 6:07 pm
#2948
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum, JetBlue Mosaic, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska MVP Gold.
Posts: 1,962
Oh, I am very much looking forward to the garbage fire that this rollout is going to be. This forum will be highly entertaining.
Feb 14, 2017, 8:48 pm
#2949
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
Feb 15, 2017, 1:43 am
#2950
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
I'm Diamond, but will drop to Explorist or whatever, on March 1st. I have a P+C reservation at the HR TST HKG near the end of March. These 4x new club upgrades are for up to 7 nights each? Valid for P+C bookings? I don't see these specifics addressed on the website.
Receive 4 Club lounge access awards redeemable at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts at the time of reservation.
You are probably OK using them on an existing reservation once you receive them. But technically they could refuse when P+C or a Club room is not available anymore when you try to apply the award.
Who knows how flexible they are with this. Having experienced the new GP, probably not very.....
Last edited by RTW1; Feb 15, 2017 at 1:48 am
Feb 15, 2017, 2:03 am
#2951
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: QF, VA, AC, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 3,784
Were the answers provided to the moderator to questions asked by members ever going to put in the Wiki?
I'm certain these have been asked and answered but, with respect to existing Diamonds who transfer to to the new top tier on 1 March . . .
1. Do they get four DSUs immediately or do they have to wait to reach some milestone?
2. Do they a one free night certificate at any Hyatt?
3. If yes to three, does this have a four month expiry or something else?
I'm certain these have been asked and answered but, with respect to existing Diamonds who transfer to to the new top tier on 1 March . . .
1. Do they get four DSUs immediately or do they have to wait to reach some milestone?
2. Do they a one free night certificate at any Hyatt?
3. If yes to three, does this have a four month expiry or something else?
Feb 15, 2017, 10:18 am
#2952
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,260
Based how its been feeling like the wheels coming off for some time, I would consider it to be a miracle of biblical proportions if it was not a dumpster fire. What we saw from IT and "Management" the past year (actually more like 18 months) is what made it easy for me to move on once WOH was announced.
Feb 15, 2017, 2:10 pm
#2953
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,417
Vote for HGP
I just received the annual email asking for my vote in the Freddie Awards:
"Help Us Bring Freddie Home."
It seems rather ironic.
BTW, the heading says HGP not WOH.
"Help Us Bring Freddie Home."
It seems rather ironic.
BTW, the heading says HGP not WOH.
Feb 15, 2017, 2:20 pm
#2954
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Vote for the dead program. LOL. If they win, will the award be given posthumously?
Feb 15, 2017, 2:23 pm
#2955
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,657
I was completely surprised they would have the balls to send it out considering the piece of crap they are serving us with the WOH! At least they are being consistent in thinking this pile is actually an improvement that people are going to be happy about and vote for Hyatt for. Denial!