Major changes are coming to the World of Hyatt loyalty program in the next few months, Hyatt confirmed with TPG, including the biggest update to its award chart since peak and off-peak pricing were introduced in 2021.
No, the program is not transitioning to full-on dynamic pricing. But the overhaul does involve a more complicated system for redeeming points that will go into effect this May. So, start thinking through what awards you can book now in order to avoid possibly higher pricing in a few months.
For example, Category 8 properties could now cost as much as 75,000 World of Hyatt points per night in the "Top" segment, a nearly 67% increase from the old "Peak" pricing of 45,000 points per night. So if you have your eye on in-demand resorts like the recently renovated Park Hyatt Beaver Creek or the beach-chic Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo at peak times like around school holidays, you'd better start strategizing how you'll rack up all the extra points you will need once these changes take effect.
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