Guest of Honor in 2017?
Nov 8, 2016, 3:23 am
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
Guest of Honor in 2017?
Last year the GoH benefits were extended until the end of 2016, but I hadn't heard any updates until TPG stated that GoH will stay with Globalist members. Hyatt's new program starts in March 2017, which leaves a gap in January and February 2017. Any word on whether GoH benefits will be available for Diamonds at this time? My parents are going to Taipei in late Jan-early Feb and I would love to get them Diamond benefits at GH. FWIW, I won't qualify for Globalist in 2017.
Dec 6, 2016, 7:16 am
#6
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: B6 Mosaic, Bonvoy LT Titanium (x SPG LT), IHG Spire, UA Silver
Posts: 5,847
For 2017, it will be known as the Guest of Dishonor. A person you designate will get downgraded to the worst possible room. If the guest buys one breakfast, you pay for 2. Internet access is not available. 😀
Dec 29, 2016, 10:14 pm
#7
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 147
Dec 30, 2016, 10:43 pm
#11
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CLT
Programs: AA, UA, BA, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,074
I called a few min ago (in the wee hours of 12/31 Eastern time) to make a GOH reservation for mid-January and was told the GOH program "ended today" and will be brought back Mar 1 "depending on your status then." In my case, two Diamond members will be traveling, and I was just doing GOH because the points are all in one account. Since I have a workaround (point transfer), I didn't HUCA or push.
Dec 30, 2016, 11:02 pm
#12
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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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Dec 31, 2016, 2:23 am
#13
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Just called (early AM 12/31) to book GOH for my parents in early Feb for GH Taipei, and was told stays had to be before 12/31.
At this point, couldn't I theoretically book a reservation in my own name and have my father check in? This way, I can use P+C and upgrade to a suite as well.
At this point, couldn't I theoretically book a reservation in my own name and have my father check in? This way, I can use P+C and upgrade to a suite as well.
Dec 31, 2016, 10:28 am
#15
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SFO
Posts: 515
Just called today Dec 31 to book goh for February 2017. Agent first said they were told program "ended yesterday". I mentioned goh would continue under World of Hyatt program, she checked something then apologized and said it was continuing with no end date, Feb 2017 was ok.
So certainly some confusion but apparently should still work for Jan/Feb 2017
So certainly some confusion but apparently should still work for Jan/Feb 2017