Nov 6, 2016, 5:33 am
World of Hyatt [Pre-Launch]
Feb 28, 2017, 4:52 pm
#3331
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
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Feb 28, 2017, 5:00 pm
#3332
Join Date: Aug 2012
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After a Vegas conference, I'll have about 15 nights by conversion. Assuming I opt for Hyatt's almost exclusively, I can pretty easily qualify for the 60 nights.
Not sure if it's worth the effort though. Basically, the only difference between Glob and Exp are the 4 DSUs? The soft landing makes it unnecessary to qualify for Glob this year, in my view.
Now, where I may find it valuable is next year when (1) Diamond ranks have thinned, (2) Hyatt maintains the integrity of their program, and (3) refrain from offering matching promos.
This year will sit it out and see how this WOH thing progresses.
Not sure if it's worth the effort though. Basically, the only difference between Glob and Exp are the 4 DSUs? The soft landing makes it unnecessary to qualify for Glob this year, in my view.
Now, where I may find it valuable is next year when (1) Diamond ranks have thinned, (2) Hyatt maintains the integrity of their program, and (3) refrain from offering matching promos.
This year will sit it out and see how this WOH thing progresses.
Feb 28, 2017, 5:02 pm
#3333
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
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Feb 28, 2017, 5:09 pm
#3334
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It's still probably worth it if you can do 60 nights (and can stand being called a "Globalist" for two more years).
Explorist, on the other hand is IMO clearly not worth it. Inferior to Marriott and Hilton Gold. No breakfast benefit, no guaranteed club access, no meaningful upgrade guaranty.
Feb 28, 2017, 5:12 pm
#3335
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,259
It is a really steep drop off in terms of benefits for Explorist. Especially considering other chains. You would almost have to be a fool to work for Explorist.
Feb 28, 2017, 5:56 pm
#3336
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
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I've done 9 nights so far this year. Here's my strategy going forward for 2017.
Try to combine crossing 30 nights with 5 brands at almost the same time to get two nights with 120 day expiration. So far this year, I've only had Hyatt Regency and Grand Hyatt. Will be at the PH Seoul in a couple of months. Will move my stay from the PH New York to Andaz 5th Avenue (this seems counter intuitive to Hyatt revenue btw). Then I'll have to do a stay at Hyatt Centric Miami or a mattress run at Hyatt House or Hyatt Place in Dallas.
After hitting 55 nights, I'm not sure if I really care to hit 60 to get the extra free night. Then next year, I'm going back to SPG to get Platinum.
Try to combine crossing 30 nights with 5 brands at almost the same time to get two nights with 120 day expiration. So far this year, I've only had Hyatt Regency and Grand Hyatt. Will be at the PH Seoul in a couple of months. Will move my stay from the PH New York to Andaz 5th Avenue (this seems counter intuitive to Hyatt revenue btw). Then I'll have to do a stay at Hyatt Centric Miami or a mattress run at Hyatt House or Hyatt Place in Dallas.
After hitting 55 nights, I'm not sure if I really care to hit 60 to get the extra free night. Then next year, I'm going back to SPG to get Platinum.
Feb 28, 2017, 6:39 pm
#3337
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