Three months ago I wrote that Hyatt had started displaying the Miraval brand on their website, though no other integration had been done with regards to earning or redeem World of Hyatt points. That changed on June 27, 2017 when Hyatt officially announced that the … [Read more...]
Hyatt’s New Miraval Brand Now Visible Online
Earlier this year Hyatt acquired Miraval, a relatively small group that only has a couple of hotels and spas in its portfolio. The Mirival brand is heavily focused on being a "wellness" provider, a trend we're seeing more and more recently in hotel offerings. This week, … [Read more...]
Winner of the World of Hyatt Globalist Status
We had 1,891 entries for the World of Hyatt giveaway, with people hoping to win a year of Globalist status that includes perks such as complimentary lounge access, suite upgrades on arrival, and more points for every dollar spent.I'm pleased to announce Josh as the … [Read more...]
Win a Free Year of Globalist Status with World of Hyatt!
I wrote last week about the changes you can expect with the move to a new loyalty program, as Hyatt replaces Gold Passport with the new World of Hyatt. Although there are many changes, both positive and negative, I think they are an improvement overall.Hyatt reached … [Read more...]
World of Hyatt Seeks to Promote Community Engagement
I already wrote about the new World of Hyatt loyalty program that launches on March 1. However, news from Hyatt is that this rebranding has even broader reach.One of the great things about travel is introducing yourself to new people, places, and experiences. I … [Read more...]
What to Expect from the New World of Hyatt
Last year, Hyatt shocked many members by not just updating its popular Gold Passport loyalty program but by announcing a completely one: World of Hyatt. This change takes effect in a couple weeks on March 1, 2017, in the form of new benefits and elite tiers.Some of … [Read more...]
Review: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Premium Suite
We popped down to Newport Beach for the weekend to visit my newborn nephew. We decided to stay at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, as it's just a five minute drive away from my brother's house. When we realized that my wife's Diamond Suite Upgrades were going to expire … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Doha with a Diamond Suite Upgrade
The Grand Hyatt Doha was my home during a business trip to Qatar in late 2016. This was my first trip to Qatar, and while the Grand Hyatt is very nice, the location is a bit removed from the city center. It is the only Hyatt property in Qatar. Thanks to constant … [Read more...]
2016 in Travel: Apartments to the Desert and Beyond
This post will review my 2016 in travel. I intended to fly less this year than 2015, and while I was successful in flying fewer miles, it was another busy year, with over 200,000 "butt in seat" miles flown. Most of them were for business travel, but I did have some fun … [Read more...]
Review: The Brand New Park Hyatt Hangzhou
The Park Hyatt Hangzhou is a new property that opened in late 2016. Hangzhou the largest city in Zhejiang Province, and is growing rapidly even by Chinese standards. I had two business trips to Hangzhou in 2016, and having also visited here a few years back, it is … [Read more...]
