World Of Hyatt Improves Milestone Rewards, Guest Of Honor (From 1/1/2024)
Dec 4, 2023, 1:43 am
#196
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,948
according to faq, GOH does not
While Globalists receive a 30% point bonus on eligible spend, Guests of Honor stays will not. (Guest of Honor benefits are limited to In-Hotel Benefits, as described in the World of Hyatt program terms. Elite tier point bonuses are not an In-Hotel Benefit.)
While Globalists receive a 30% point bonus on eligible spend, Guests of Honor stays will not. (Guest of Honor benefits are limited to In-Hotel Benefits, as described in the World of Hyatt program terms. Elite tier point bonuses are not an In-Hotel Benefit.)
Dec 4, 2023, 6:29 am
#197
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 2MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,183
There's something about Globalist Guest of Honor Awards that isn't clear to me. In years to come, will Lifetime Globalists receive 5 GoH awards on their anniversary? Or is it only applicable to all Globalists who have status on Dec 31, 2023 with GoH benefits expiring in Feb 2025 and no renewal of GoH awards at the end of 2024.
My brother is a Lifetime Globalist, who in a past career spent 100+ nights per year at Park Hyatts. Now he works from home, but once or twice a year he books a much appreciated Globalist GoH reservation for me. Since he works from home, there's no chance that he'll stay anywhere close to 60 nights at Hyatts anymore. Will GoH awards have to be earned each year as a sort of milestone? Or will Lifetime Globalists get an allowance of a few GoH awards, owing to their continued Globalist status? I see no language clarifying this:
All members who are Globalist or Lifetime Globalist as of December 31, 2023, will receive five complimentary Guest of Honor Awards in their account in January 2024. These complimentary Guest of Honor Awards expire on February 28, 2025.
My brother is a Lifetime Globalist, who in a past career spent 100+ nights per year at Park Hyatts. Now he works from home, but once or twice a year he books a much appreciated Globalist GoH reservation for me. Since he works from home, there's no chance that he'll stay anywhere close to 60 nights at Hyatts anymore. Will GoH awards have to be earned each year as a sort of milestone? Or will Lifetime Globalists get an allowance of a few GoH awards, owing to their continued Globalist status? I see no language clarifying this:
All members who are Globalist or Lifetime Globalist as of December 31, 2023, will receive five complimentary Guest of Honor Awards in their account in January 2024. These complimentary Guest of Honor Awards expire on February 28, 2025.
Dec 4, 2023, 10:03 am
#198
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 5,072
Dec 4, 2023, 10:19 am
#199
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,028
Yes there are but they aren't in the US. The 3500 point "low season" award price I paid at the Lindner Prague was damn near literally stealing after my 20 percent award promo rebate, free parking on award, and 500 per night new hotel promo... although that hotel won't be a 1 much longer. However there are still other good 1s but 0 of them in the US.
Dec 4, 2023, 10:29 am
#200
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,228
That's what I was advised by one of the Hyatt Concierge as another data point.
I barely use the GOH especially now as redemption costs have risen so much (especially with Hyatt)
however on the rare occasions I have it made me quite proud to share it with non Hyatt guests and see
how great things can be for Globe experiencewhen a hotel is on point with executing recognition, breakfast etc
I barely use the GOH especially now as redemption costs have risen so much (especially with Hyatt)
however on the rare occasions I have it made me quite proud to share it with non Hyatt guests and see
how great things can be for Globe experiencewhen a hotel is on point with executing recognition, breakfast etc
Dec 4, 2023, 10:52 am
#202
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 390
Take this with a grain of salt, but again speaking to industry friends who go to industry events Hyatt knows they are boxed in by a very balkanized Bonvoy. The CEO isn't kidding that the current strategy is to try and go back to basics on elite recognition because just handing out points like candy isn't going to create long term value for Hyatt. Everybody learned that lesson in 2008.
The problem of course is they've given ownership and properties carte blanche to cut things to the bone over the last 4 years and turning that around is going to be a very, very tall order.
Dec 4, 2023, 11:06 am
#203
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,948
That's what I was advised by one of the Hyatt Concierge as another data point.
I barely use the GOH especially now as redemption costs have risen so much (especially with Hyatt)
however on the rare occasions I have it made me quite proud to share it with non Hyatt guests and see
how great things can be for Globe experiencewhen a hotel is on point with executing recognition, breakfast etc
I barely use the GOH especially now as redemption costs have risen so much (especially with Hyatt)
however on the rare occasions I have it made me quite proud to share it with non Hyatt guests and see
how great things can be for Globe experiencewhen a hotel is on point with executing recognition, breakfast etc
(ii) Five (5) Guest of Honor Awards annually;
also where I found my own question on gifting lots available to gift
Dec 4, 2023, 5:12 pm
#204
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 994
What exactly is the Bilt promo?
Dec 4, 2023, 5:24 pm
#205
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 2MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,183
A promo that ended back in July ... Bilt Explorist / Globalist Fast Track promotion 2023 - FlyerTalk Forums
Dec 4, 2023, 5:31 pm
#206
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 5,072
Dec 4, 2023, 5:40 pm
#207
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,867
I dont think thats accurate. Most hotels Ive stayed at have gone above and beyond whats required in the terms. Breakfast is a prime example.
Dec 5, 2023, 8:23 am
#209
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: NJ
Programs: UA Silver, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 556
I will definitely need to be more selective about GoH moving forward now. I've done a few for the wife this year on her trips and some for friends where they transfer me the points, including for my family for an upcoming trip. I also have a 1K friend that lets me use some of his plus points and has a standing offer of GoH whenever he wants provided he transfers the points. Those plus points got my wife polaris round trip last month...I assume that wins over globalist benefits in stays right? Haha
Dec 5, 2023, 10:56 am
#210
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,028
Great promo for them, but I'd wager almost all of them will be gone Feb 28, 2025 as they won't re-qualify. The gap between 20 and 60 is too large with Hyatt's footprint.