Today Hyatt announced a significant update to its World of Hyatt loyalty program that will affect how members redeem points for free nights. The changes, which take effect beginning in May 2026, mark the most structural update to the award chart since the introduction of off-peak and peak pricing in 2021. With prices set to rise by up to 67%, the changes are nothing short of brutal.
According to Hyatt:
You’ll note that no Category 4-8 hotels will drop in price on “lowest” or “low” days while these rooms will rise up to 67% on “top” days:
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