Hyatt makes award nights count towards status apply to retroactive 2017 status
Jan 23, 2018, 9:31 am
#1
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Award nights count for tier status - retroactive to 2017
Hi Everyone,
Not sure if others got the email, but it seems they made this retroactive for the whole year of 2017. I wonder how many people got bumped a tier by that change. I got an extra 10000pts from it, which is an unexpected surprise.
Not sure if others got the email, but it seems they made this retroactive for the whole year of 2017. I wonder how many people got bumped a tier by that change. I got an extra 10000pts from it, which is an unexpected surprise.
Jan 23, 2018, 9:34 am
#2
Join Date: May 2014
Location: RIC
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I received that email, but mine says I will get to choose between a TSU or 10k points (that's an easy choice)
Jan 23, 2018, 9:42 am
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Hyatt makes award nights count towards status apply to retroactive 2017 status
I just got an email from Hyatt - they are applying the award nights counting towards status retroactively, so that 2017 nights did indeed count towards status... So that bumps me to get a few more TSU's or 10k points.
Jan 23, 2018, 9:43 am
#4
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Hyatt counting award nights in 2017 for Tier!
Hyatt is counting any award nights from 2017 for 2018 tiers retroactively. Those who did say, 60 nights eligible rates and another 20 award nights will be counted as 80 and be eligible for threshold bonuses.
Thank you for letting World of Hyatt® be part of your travels and the unforgettable memories you've created.
We understand every night matters. That's why we recently announced nights on free night awards will now count as tier-qualifying nights. Plus, they will count toward achieving more rewards when you complete 70, 80, 90 or 100 qualifying nights in a calendar year.In appreciation of your loyalty, your nights on free night awards in 2017 will count toward more rewards. With your free night award nights and your other eligible nights in 2017, we're excited to let you know you achieved one of these milestones. You will soon receive an email to choose your reward–a suite upgrade award or 10,000 Bonus Points.
We understand you have a choice when deciding where to stay. Wherever your travel takes you, we look forward to celebrating you throughout your journey.
Be well,
Thank you for letting World of Hyatt® be part of your travels and the unforgettable memories you've created.
We understand every night matters. That's why we recently announced nights on free night awards will now count as tier-qualifying nights. Plus, they will count toward achieving more rewards when you complete 70, 80, 90 or 100 qualifying nights in a calendar year.In appreciation of your loyalty, your nights on free night awards in 2017 will count toward more rewards. With your free night award nights and your other eligible nights in 2017, we're excited to let you know you achieved one of these milestones. You will soon receive an email to choose your reward–a suite upgrade award or 10,000 Bonus Points.We understand you have a choice when deciding where to stay. Wherever your travel takes you, we look forward to celebrating you throughout your journey.
Be well,
Jan 23, 2018, 9:47 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Got the same email. Brought me from 60 nts to 73. Curious if this was only for those that had achieved status to get extra awards, or if anyone was say bumped up to Globalist based on some award stays.
Jan 23, 2018, 10:05 am
#7
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" In appreciation of your loyalty, your nights on free night awards in 2017 will count toward more rewards. With your free night award nights and your other eligible nights in 2017, we're excited to provide you 2 rewards–each providing you a choice of a suite upgrade award or 10,000 Bonus Points. You will soon receive an email to choose your rewards. "
I was confused now I get it... I just didn't realized I used 26 award nights in 2017
- just not sure if they are counting it right
Looking forward to 20K pts
Wonder what prompted this and there will be some happy folks that'll now be Globalist because of this bump...
I was confused now I get it... I just didn't realized I used 26 award nights in 2017
- just not sure if they are counting it rightLooking forward to 20K pts
Wonder what prompted this and there will be some happy folks that'll now be Globalist because of this bump...
Last edited by hotelfanatic; Jan 23, 2018 at 10:16 am
Jan 23, 2018, 10:26 am
#9
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No email here ... I had 55 paid nights last year and made Glob via the CC 20 night offer. I had an additional 8 nights from points or free night awards. It would be nice to get the TSUs and free night, but I'm not holding my breath ...
Jan 23, 2018, 10:28 am
#10
Join Date: May 2008
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I also just got the email. It shows 104 total nights in 2017, with 60 paid. Looks like P&C nights show as awards? No matter as I finished with 70+ so I am getting three awards.
I'll probably just take the 30K points as I don't think I'll make good use of three extra suite upgrades. I will hit Lifetime Globalist VERY soon and I am already expecting 4 more upgrades to go along with the other four for re-qualifying in 2017...
I'll probably just take the 30K points as I don't think I'll make good use of three extra suite upgrades. I will hit Lifetime Globalist VERY soon and I am already expecting 4 more upgrades to go along with the other four for re-qualifying in 2017...
Jan 23, 2018, 10:51 am
#12
Join Date: Nov 2013
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I'm happy for those who achieved the next status via reward nights in 2017 -- we're mostly not competing with each other! However, this doesn't quite feel fair for those of us who spent additional $$ in 2017 to stay unnecessary paid nights at the end of 2017. To get to 60, I needed to get a couple of nights via paid mattress run (~$300 spent).
Has anyone confirmed that award nights counted in 2017 towards status (not just extra reward tiers)?
Has anyone confirmed that award nights counted in 2017 towards status (not just extra reward tiers)?
Jan 23, 2018, 11:20 am
#13
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
I'm happy for those who achieved the next status via reward nights in 2017 -- we're mostly not competing with each other! However, this doesn't quite feel fair for those of us who spent additional $$ in 2017 to stay unnecessary paid nights at the end of 2017. To get to 60, I needed to get a couple of nights via paid mattress run (~$300 spent).
Has anyone confirmed that award nights counted in 2017 towards status (not just extra reward tiers)?
Has anyone confirmed that award nights counted in 2017 towards status (not just extra reward tiers)?
Jan 23, 2018, 11:21 am
#14
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 263
What a weird, seemingly oddly timed thing to do. I'm curious what their goal was / is. Appease high stay people with some marginal points / TSUs? Increase the number of people at one or more tiers? Something else?
Make me curious that even after the generous 20 stay globalist list thing in the fall if they still were falling way short of targets.
Hyatt seems to be in an awkward position of trying to inflate (even if just perceived) WoH participation lately. Are they trying to plump themselves prior to being acquired?
Make me curious that even after the generous 20 stay globalist list thing in the fall if they still were falling way short of targets.
Hyatt seems to be in an awkward position of trying to inflate (even if just perceived) WoH participation lately. Are they trying to plump themselves prior to being acquired?
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Jan 23, 2018, 11:32 am
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@ClarkGriswold - Gift horse -> look that way!