As of today...How far are you from requalifying?
Nov 14, 2017, 12:34 pm
#391
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,570
No. Absolutely not. Another tier is a terrible idea. I already do 60 nights... that is 1 out of every 6 nights a year in a Hyatt hotel. You don't need a greater tier because that is a massive commitment already and it's hard enough to get consistent benefit recognition at that level. A new tier would just make it even easier to not respect the existing diamond benefits. Further, a higher tier already exists. No need to create a new one at 70 80 etc.
Nov 14, 2017, 8:26 pm
#392
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP (AC), DL G (SC), Bonvoy LTP, & IHG AMB
Posts: 1,798
I agree that there is a need for 1 or more super tier(s) above Globalist/Diamond!
SPG successfully implemented several super tiers for Platinum - people can be top tier Platinum but the more stays that you have, the more you will be rewarded!
Seeing that the new WoH chief Amy Weinberg came from Starwood, I suspect that we will be seeing something similar with Hyatt in 2018.
SPG successfully implemented several super tiers for Platinum - people can be top tier Platinum but the more stays that you have, the more you will be rewarded!
Seeing that the new WoH chief Amy Weinberg came from Starwood, I suspect that we will be seeing something similar with Hyatt in 2018.
Hyatt's footprint is just too small. Approximately, one seventh of my nights this year were in a Hyatt property. But, as has been discussed in other threads, even in major metropolitan areas, Hyatt lacks a presence and IME I have been going back to MR/SPG.
Nov 15, 2017, 11:09 am
#393
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NJ
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, UA Silver, dirt elsewhere
Posts: 46,919
I am at 57 nights and will hold off until the end of Dec to do a mattress run for the last 3.
Nov 15, 2017, 5:16 pm
#394
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SFO, ORD, IAD
Programs: UA Plat, AA Plat Pro, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat
Posts: 353
With the other Q4 promos going on at Marriott/SPG, the extra suite upgrade or 10k points I'd get for crossing 70 nights isn't worth not getting to use that cat 7 cert.
Last edited by blahmeh14; Nov 15, 2017 at 5:23 pm
Nov 15, 2017, 9:27 pm
#395
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
Programs: WN A-List, AA EXP, Hyatt Top Tier (definitely NOT a Globalist), National Exec Elite
Posts: 490
Right...
We struggle to get top tier recognition and contracted benefits as it stands now.
All we need is an uber-tier to give the front desk even more reason to think, "well, you're not our BEST customer..."
We struggle to get top tier recognition and contracted benefits as it stands now.
All we need is an uber-tier to give the front desk even more reason to think, "well, you're not our BEST customer..."
May 19, 2018, 7:46 am
#396
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
So far am at 33 nights with 17 nights already booked so I think I will requal sometime in Aug... Unless I delay it so I can get the most value out of my tsus....
then I will probably shift to sparriott...not sure if it's worth it though. Anyone else sharing their progress and strat for after they requal?
then I will probably shift to sparriott...not sure if it's worth it though. Anyone else sharing their progress and strat for after they requal?
May 19, 2018, 8:43 am
#398
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 2MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,161
11 nights so far and another 11 booked. After 20+ years as a Diamond/Glob, I don't see requalifying this year, unless there's another 20 night promo. I'll continue staying at Hyatt properties when it makes sense as I'm over 90% of the way to LT, but I suspect that may be a year or two away.
May 20, 2018, 2:48 pm
#399
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA & UK -- AA EXP 3.5MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Avis President's Club
Posts: 6,411
Currently at 30 Hyatt, 29 SPG and 30 "other". On track to hit 100 Hyatt and 50 SPG this year. SPG has a 75-night level which I do not consider worthwhile to chase. The 50-night level works for me. For Hyatt, I choose to spend those nights late in the year so as to qualify as late as possible. Will hit 55 Hyatt nights on September 18.
So far am at 33 nights with 17 nights already booked so I think I will requal sometime in Aug... Unless I delay it so I can get the most value out of my tsus....
then I will probably shift to sparriott...not sure if it's worth it though. Anyone else sharing their progress and strat for after they requal?
then I will probably shift to sparriott...not sure if it's worth it though. Anyone else sharing their progress and strat for after they requal?
May 21, 2018, 6:06 am
#400
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Depends on the day!
Programs: Marriott/Lifetime Titanium Hyatt/Explorist, Hilton/Silver, IHG Spire,UA Gold
Posts: 17,831
Holding true to my word...0 nights stayed, 0 nights booked.
Diamond for 10+ years...I'm tail lights.
Diamond for 10+ years...I'm tail lights.
May 21, 2018, 7:00 am
#401
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Stilllwater OK (SWO)
Programs: AAdvantage ExecPlat, World of Hyatt Globalist, plain "member" of Marriott, IHG, enterprise, etc.
Posts: 1,846
I'm at 26 nights + 4 nights that still need to post (my account is in some sort of error where my HP/HH stays hasn't been able to post), so let's call that 30 nights.
I'll requalify at 60 nights end of August I think. Should get to 80 or 90 nights by end of the year.
I'll requalify at 60 nights end of August I think. Should get to 80 or 90 nights by end of the year.
May 21, 2018, 1:05 pm
#403
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May 21, 2018, 2:34 pm
#404
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta GM +MM; SPG LT Plat; Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 291
need 28 nights and around 33k base points to go.
I've decided to try and put as much as I can towards making lifetime - probably still many years away.
Will I make lifetime before giving up on the program? Stay tuned....
I've decided to try and put as much as I can towards making lifetime - probably still many years away.
Will I make lifetime before giving up on the program? Stay tuned....
May 21, 2018, 2:50 pm
#405
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,031
Or before the program changes to either make it impossible or worthless . . .