World of Hyatt 2020 Category Changes
Feb 23, 2020, 11:37 am
#76
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
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I’ve never had a booking that changed in Category so I’m not sure of the process.
I have a couple bookings that have gone down in Category which take place after 3/22. How/When is the refund (they were full points bookings) supposed to hit my WOH account? Then if they also are considered “off peak” would that likely hit the same time or do you think I’d have to reach out?
The stays are between September and November.
Thanks!
I have a couple bookings that have gone down in Category which take place after 3/22. How/When is the refund (they were full points bookings) supposed to hit my WOH account? Then if they also are considered “off peak” would that likely hit the same time or do you think I’d have to reach out?
The stays are between September and November.
Thanks!
Rather than worrying about what will happen now, why don't you wait and see what actually occurs after the changes are implemented. You'll have 6 months before your first re-priced stay and that should be plenty of time to make sure the points charged are correct.
Feb 23, 2020, 2:37 pm
#77
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
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The change doesn't take place for a month. Calling or rebooking now will have no effect on the rate.
Rather than worrying about what will happen now, why don't you wait and see what actually occurs after the changes are implemented. You'll have 6 months before your first re-priced stay and that should be plenty of time to make sure the points charged are correct.
Rather than worrying about what will happen now, why don't you wait and see what actually occurs after the changes are implemented. You'll have 6 months before your first re-priced stay and that should be plenty of time to make sure the points charged are correct.
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Mar 13, 2020, 9:50 pm
#80
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Oct 25, 2020, 9:34 pm
#81
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
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Do you guys think that all Category changes that would have taken place this year will still be in place when changes are done or will Hyatt rethink some Category change decisions based on data from this year?
I’m inclined to think the latter as the travel industry has vastly changed this year with likely long lasting changes.
I’m inclined to think the latter as the travel industry has vastly changed this year with likely long lasting changes.
Oct 26, 2020, 4:13 am
#82
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Do you guys think that all Category changes that would have taken place this year will still be in place when changes are done or will Hyatt rethink some Category change decisions based on data from this year?
I’m inclined to think the latter as the travel industry has vastly changed this year with likely long lasting changes.
I’m inclined to think the latter as the travel industry has vastly changed this year with likely long lasting changes.
I know that some people have a different perspective, but there were quite a few European hotels going down a category - so for me, it's a shame that these changes appear to have been permanently cancelled.
Oct 26, 2020, 11:15 am
#83
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Location: Los Angeles
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The news came out recently. Only a handful of category changes in March 2021. Mostly Destination resorts IIRC.
I know that some people have a different perspective, but there were quite a few European hotels going down a category - so for me, it's a shame that these changes appear to have been permanently cancelled.
I know that some people have a different perspective, but there were quite a few European hotels going down a category - so for me, it's a shame that these changes appear to have been permanently cancelled.
It would’ve been great if Hyatt only did the downward changes as to not adversely impact guests.
But I’m still wondering what changes are being made if it’s the ones scheduled from this year or if they’ll use data from this year to decide changes.