Hyatt has announced some major changes to its loyalty program that came into effect from January 1st, 2024.

And you don’t have to keep your fingers crossed. This is not a devaluation. On the contrary, the majority of changes are positive and enhance the overall value of the program.

Now earn Milestone Rewards for up to 150 nights.

This is the most significant change coming to the World of Hyatt program. Members will now be able to earn Milestone Rewards for up to 150 nights per year, compared to the previous limit of 100 nights.

These rewards kick in after completing 20 qualifying nights.

Take a look at the chart below to see the milestone rewards now available through the World of Hyatt program.

Here’s what various Hyatt Milestone Rewards will get you.

2K Next Stay Award: Earn 2,000 Bonus Points on your next stay at a Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Caption by Hyatt, or UrCove hotel.

Club Access Awards: Access to the club lounge, with continental breakfast. Not accepted at Caption by Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Miraval, Destination by Hyatt Residences, or Hyatt Vacation Club hotels and resorts.

FIND Experience Credit: Can be used for booking activities on Hyatt Find

Free Night Award: A free night certificate that can be used at Hyatt hotels as per the category provided. You can view Hyatt hotels by category here.

Guest of Honor Award: Gift someone, or yourself, a Globalist experience​ for up to 7 nights. Use it on award or eligible paid stays. You earn Globalist status at 60 nights. This award is available at 40 nights onwards.

Suite Upgrade Award: An upgrade to​ a standard suite, confirmed at the time of booking, for a stay of up to 7 nights. Can be gifted.

My Hyatt Concierge: Access to a dedicated My Hyatt Concierge agent.

Miraval Extra Night Award: BOGO award. Stay one eligible night at any Miraval resort and receive a complimentary second night.

Bonus points: A virtual currency you earn when you make breakfast for your spouse while they are still sleeping. And also to stay at hotels.

Ultimate Free Night Award: One free night at any participating Category 1-8 hotel, Category A-F all-inclusive resort or Miraval resort.

‘Guest of Honor’ is now a milestone reward. With a surprise bonus.

The ‘Guest of Honor’ award allows a member to enjoy the benefits of Globalist status without actually being a Globalist member. There are four main features of this benefit:

1. Instead of being a benefit exclusively for Globalist members, you can now earn the ‘Guest of Honor’ award as a milestone award.
2. With this award, you can use it for your own stays and receive all the benefits of being a Globalist member. This reward is earned after 40 nights, whereas achieving Hyatt globalist status typically requires 60 nights.
3. If you are already a Globalist member, you also have the option to gift this award to someone else.
4. Bonus: If you choose to gift the award to another member, you will earn one qualifying night credit towards your own tier status when your Guest of Honor completes their stay.

Milestone Rewards can now be gifted.

Hyatt now offers the ability to share your milestone rewards easily. This can be done by either transferring the award directly or by making a reservation for another member of the World of Hyatt program. You can gift an earned award through your account page on the website or app, or by contacting Guest Services via phone.

To complete the transfer, you will need to provide the recipient’s last name and their World of Hyatt member number. It is important to note that once an award has been gifted, it cannot be transferred back to your account. Additionally, transfers are final and cannot be undone or reversed.

Travel Advisors can now earn elite night credits for client bookings.

Travel Advisors can earn 2 qualifying night credits for every $5,000 USD (up to $150,000) spent on eligible room rates at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts.

To qualify, bookings must be made through Hyatt Privé or directly with Hyatt, and your IATA​ number and your World of Hyatt membership number must be added to the reservation.

This means that you can earn up to 60 qualifying night credits, which is enough to achieve Globalist status.

These qualifying night credits count towards earning World of Hyatt tier status and also contribute towards Milestone Rewards.

Changes for Meeting and Event Planners.

Starting in 2025, tier criteria for Meeting and Event planner will no longer be based on the number of qualifying meetings in a year

Instead, you will earn 2 qualifying night credits for every $5,000 USD (up to $150,000) in eligible spend on events each year. These credits will be awarded after full payment has been made. Note that the Meeting and Event Planners will start earning these credit from January 1st, 2024 itself.

This means that you can earn up to 60 qualifying night credits, which is enough to reach Globalist status.

These qualifying night credits will also count towards earning tier status in the World of Hyatt program and for Milestone Rewards.