Apr 24, 2026, 6:36 pm
Last edit by: jbeckett
Hotel category change list
https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/e...-updates.html
https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/e...-updates.html
World of Hyatt award chart structure and category changes for 2026
Apr 18, 2026 | 4:56 pm
#482
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Apr 18, 2026 | 6:55 pm
#483
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Apr 19, 2026 | 9:23 am
#484
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I believe that is true if the price drop is in effect at the time of the stay. Does Hyatt adjust the price at the time of the drop or the time of the stay? If at the time of the stay, then the price could drop and go back up and there would be no refund (unless the "go back up" was smaller magnitude than the "price drop").
Apr 19, 2026 | 10:02 am
#485
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That being said, a crash will mostly impact paid rates promotions etc but it is less likely to change for example point categories.. spend points now when paid rates are nuts and spend cash when ppl stop spending money...
Apr 19, 2026 | 10:11 am
#486
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With massive flight cuts and lay offs starting now with more coming this summer along with the spiraling fuel prices and ticket price increases its anyones guess how this may affect hotel occupancy pricing and promotional efforts
Who could ever forget the Covid promotions when most abandoned travel?
Im booked through November now and wondering how we all may be affected.Italy Uk Australia Scandinavia are just some Ive already booked.Expecting higher costs with Hyatt devaluations/transportation etc but never thought of the likelihood of flight cancellations.
Could this be the summer from you know where? 🤔🫣
Who could ever forget the Covid promotions when most abandoned travel?
Im booked through November now and wondering how we all may be affected.Italy Uk Australia Scandinavia are just some Ive already booked.Expecting higher costs with Hyatt devaluations/transportation etc but never thought of the likelihood of flight cancellations.
Could this be the summer from you know where? 🤔🫣
Apr 19, 2026 | 10:18 am
#487
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Ventana Big Sur in 2020 at 30k net points per night was the best deal ever. The catch was that my SO got hooked on the place, and it will soon be 75k.
Apr 19, 2026 | 10:48 am
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Ive managed to get my points balance to sub-8K and have used up all of my UR on 2+ CPP bookings. I actually need more points as I have several upcoming cash nights that would be good points redemptions at over 2 CPP. Unfortunately, I dont have many pending stays before May, so Ill be able to get one more 8K redemption in a few days to get my points balance down to near 0.
Apr 19, 2026 | 12:18 pm
#489
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Ive managed to get my points balance to sub-8K and have used up all of my UR on 2+ CPP bookings. I actually need more points as I have several upcoming cash nights that would be good points redemptions at over 2 CPP. Unfortunately, I dont have many pending stays before May, so Ill be able to get one more 8K redemption in a few days to get my points balance down to near 0.
Apr 19, 2026 | 12:20 pm
#490
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I spent so many absurdly cheap nights at Hyatt Regency Maui in late 2020 and early 2021. Remote work in a nearly empty hotel. And $99 flights if you could jump through the 24-hour testing hurdles. You felt great helping those people keep their jobs. If a recession comes, I want to be able to help tourism workers survive again.
Ventana Big Sur in 2020 at 30k net points per night was the best deal ever. The catch was that my SO got hooked on the place, and it will soon be 75k.
Ventana Big Sur in 2020 at 30k net points per night was the best deal ever. The catch was that my SO got hooked on the place, and it will soon be 75k.
Looks they will make back all those value discounts back in your very next stay from May on
Apr 20, 2026 | 10:33 am
#493
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The devaluation is having a big impact on award availability, with members burning points at aspirational properties in advance of the large price increases. I'm seeing particular impacts around the holidays in places like Thailand and the Maldives.
Apr 20, 2026 | 10:54 am
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Apr 20, 2026 | 9:03 pm
#495
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Not sure if there's a perfect place for this post, but with the upcoming devaluation, OMAAT posted an article tonight about Hyatt's CEO's comments about how a program needs to provide experiences, not just a place for points. Guessing this is the "buttering up" for what's coming next. Probably category changes tomorrow and they'll lie to me about how it's for my benefit.
https://onemileatatime.com/news/hyat...iences-points/
https://onemileatatime.com/news/hyat...iences-points/