{"id":205845,"date":"2025-11-17T16:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/17\/last-minute-strategies-for-earning-world-of-hyatt-status-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T16:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:00:36","slug":"last-minute-strategies-for-earning-world-of-hyatt-status-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/17\/last-minute-strategies-for-earning-world-of-hyatt-status-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Last-minute strategies for earning World of Hyatt status &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>As the end of the year approaches, it&#8217;s a good idea to review your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/elite-status-travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elite status<\/a> goals and assess your progress toward achieving them. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/ultimate-guide-world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt<\/a> elite status is one of the most valuable, so you may want to top up your account if you&#8217;re close to the next status tier.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a reminder of how to earn <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/what-is-hyatt-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyatt elite status<\/a> and, if you haven&#8217;t quite reached your desired tier, an overview of how you can earn more qualifying nights or base points before the end of the year.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">World of Hyatt status overview<\/h2>\n<p>There are two ways to earn each World of Hyatt status tier: qualifying nights or base points. Specifically, here&#8217;s a look at the requirements you must meet each calendar year for Hyatt elite status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discoverist<\/strong>: 10 qualifying nights or 25,000 base points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explorist<\/strong>: 30 qualifying nights or 50,000 base points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Globalist<\/strong>: 60 qualifying nights or 100,000 base points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you earn a Hyatt elite status tier, you&#8217;ll keep that status for the year after you qualify, plus two more months. So, if you qualify for a specific Hyatt status in 2025, your status will be valid through February 2027.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Alila Kothaifaru Maldives. KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Take a look at how many qualifying nights and base points you currently have for this year, and calculate how many you plan to earn before the end of the year based on the Hyatt stays you currently have planned. Then, check out the following section for strategies you can use to earn more qualifying nights or base points before the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/best-hotel-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Comparing the best hotel elite status tiers and how to earn them in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Strategies if you need more qualifying nights<\/h2>\n<p>If you are just a few nights short of qualifying for your desired Hyatt elite status tier, below are some strategies you can use.<\/p>\n<h3>Open the World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/h3>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/6230?name=World of Hyatt Credit Card PID&amp;pid=6230?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/6230?pid=6230&amp;name=World%20of%20Hyatt%20Credit%20Card%20PID&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>) offers primary cardmembers five tier qualifying night credits each calendar year. It may take up to eight weeks from when you open your card account for the night credits to be reflected in your World of Hyatt account, though.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"tw-flex tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-881693933 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-881693933 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   &#10;          \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Hyatt Place Melbourne \/ Palm Bay in Florida\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-room.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-room.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-room.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-room.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-room.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-room.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-room.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-room.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-room.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Hyatt Place Melbourne \/ Palm Bay \/ I-95 in Florida. KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, if you apply for the World of Hyatt Credit Card by Nov. 20 at 9 a.m. EST, you&#8217;ll earn two total tier qualifying night credits per eligible night at any Hyatt hotel or resort completed between Oct. 16, 2025, and Jan. 31, 2026, for up to 15 tier qualifying nights. It may take up to eight weeks from the last day of the calendar month of your stay for the night credits to be added to your World of Hyatt account, but night credits awarded for 2025 nights will apply to 2025 status even if issued or received in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/world-of-hyatt-card-worth-annual-fee\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Is the World of Hyatt credit card worth the annual fee?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Spend on your World of Hyatt card<\/h3>\n<p>You can also earn qualifying night credits when you meet specific spending thresholds on the World of Hyatt Credit Card and the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/8017?name=World of Hyatt Business Credit Card PID&amp;pid=8017?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/8017?pid=8017&amp;name=World%20of%20Hyatt%20Business%20Credit%20Card%20PID&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, primary cardmembers of the World of Hyatt Credit Card earn two tier qualifying night credits for every $5,000 spent on purchases each calendar year, and primary cardmembers of the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card earn five tier qualifying night credits for every $10,000 spent on purchases each calendar year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Park Hyatt Maldives overwater villa deck\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20241223_Park-Hyatt-Maldives-Hadahaa_KGenter-villa-deck-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20241223_Park-Hyatt-Maldives-Hadahaa_KGenter-villa-deck-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20241223_Park-Hyatt-Maldives-Hadahaa_KGenter-villa-deck-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20241223_Park-Hyatt-Maldives-Hadahaa_KGenter-villa-deck-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20241223_Park-Hyatt-Maldives-Hadahaa_KGenter-villa-deck-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20241223_Park-Hyatt-Maldives-Hadahaa_KGenter-villa-deck-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20241223_Park-Hyatt-Maldives-Hadahaa_KGenter-villa-deck-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20241223_Park-Hyatt-Maldives-Hadahaa_KGenter-villa-deck-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/08\/20241223_Park-Hyatt-Maldives-Hadahaa_KGenter-villa-deck-1.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa. KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These tier qualifying night credits may take up to eight weeks from the last day of the calendar month when you qualify to be added to your World of Hyatt account. However, Hyatt will apply these night credits to the calendar year in which the spending occurred.<\/p>\n<p>So, you could spend on the World of Hyatt Credit Card or World of Hyatt Business Credit Card before the end of the year to meet one or more of these spending thresholds and earn qualifying night credits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/sweet-spot-hyatt-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Why I aim to spend $15K on my World of Hyatt Credit Card each year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Plan a new trip or staycation<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, if you need more qualifying nights, another option is to plan a new trip for the required number of nights. For example, if you expect to be three nights short, consider booking a three-night stay. The stay could be at a nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-category-1-hyatt-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Category 1 Hyatt hotel<\/a> or perhaps in a destination you&#8217;ve been wanting to visit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Hyatt Place Melbourne \/ Palm Bay in Florida\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-outside.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-outside.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-outside.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-outside.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-outside.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-outside.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-outside.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-outside.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/01\/hyatt-place-melbourne-palm-bay-outside.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Hyatt Place Melbourne \/ Palm Bay \/ I-95 in Florida. KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Alternatively, if you have stays at properties outside of the World of Hyatt program before the end of the year, consider cancelling those stays and instead staying at a World of Hyatt property.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/booking-direct-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How much value does World of Hyatt status provide when you book directly?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Strategies if you need more base points<\/h2>\n<p>You have fewer options if you&#8217;re close to qualifying for a higher status tier via base points. After all, you can only earn base points when you pay an eligible rate for a stay, for eligible incidental charges during a stay or for eligible nonstay charges.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Alila Fort Bishangarh pool\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220503_Alila-Fort-Bishangarh_KGenter-exterior-5.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220503_Alila-Fort-Bishangarh_KGenter-exterior-5.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220503_Alila-Fort-Bishangarh_KGenter-exterior-5.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220503_Alila-Fort-Bishangarh_KGenter-exterior-5.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220503_Alila-Fort-Bishangarh_KGenter-exterior-5.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220503_Alila-Fort-Bishangarh_KGenter-exterior-5.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220503_Alila-Fort-Bishangarh_KGenter-exterior-5.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220503_Alila-Fort-Bishangarh_KGenter-exterior-5.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/05\/20220503_Alila-Fort-Bishangarh_KGenter-exterior-5.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Hyatt&#8217;s Alila Fort Bishangarh in India. KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Specifically, you&#8217;ll earn 2.5 base points per eligible dollar spent at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-studios-launches\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt Studios<\/a> hotels and 5 base points per eligible dollar spent at other World of Hyatt properties. Members can earn base points on up to three rooms per stay as long as they occupy at least one of the rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, if you need additional base points, you can only earn them through qualifying spending with World of Hyatt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-hyatt-all-inclusive-resorts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The 14 best Hyatt all-inclusive resorts in the world<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Other strategies for earning Hyatt status<\/h2>\n<p>If none of these strategies are for you, it may still be possible to earn Hyatt status before the end of the year via one of the following methods.<\/p>\n<h3>Get a Hyatt credit card<\/h3>\n<p>Primary cardmembers of the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/6230?name=World of Hyatt Credit Card PID&amp;pid=6230?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/a><\/span> or the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/8017?name=World of Hyatt Business Credit Card PID&amp;pid=8017?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/a><\/span> get complimentary Discoverist status. Additionally, the primary cardmember of the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card can designate up to five employees to receive Discoverist status.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Sleeping mediation\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240422_Miraval-Austin_miraval-austin-solidago-5_KGenter_19.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240422_Miraval-Austin_miraval-austin-solidago-5_KGenter_19.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240422_Miraval-Austin_miraval-austin-solidago-5_KGenter_19.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240422_Miraval-Austin_miraval-austin-solidago-5_KGenter_19.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240422_Miraval-Austin_miraval-austin-solidago-5_KGenter_19.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240422_Miraval-Austin_miraval-austin-solidago-5_KGenter_19.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240422_Miraval-Austin_miraval-austin-solidago-5_KGenter_19.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240422_Miraval-Austin_miraval-austin-solidago-5_KGenter_19.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/20240422_Miraval-Austin_miraval-austin-solidago-5_KGenter_19.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Mediation at Miraval Austin. KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, if you only want a low tier of World of Hyatt status, you could get Discoverist status through one of these cards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/world-of-hyatt-credit-card-personal-business-comparison\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt card vs. World of Hyatt Business card: 2 valuable hotel earners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>American Airlines AAdvantage Loyalty Point Rewards<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re also striving for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/what-is-aa-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Airlines elite status<\/a>, you could secure World of Hyatt status at select Loyalty Point Reward levels.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, you&#8217;ll automatically earn Discoverist status at the 100,000 Loyalty Point Reward level. And you can choose Explorist status at the 175,000 and 250,000 Loyalty Point Reward levels. However, there are other choices, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/how-to-use-american-systemwide-upgrades\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">systemwide upgrades<\/a>, at these Loyalty Point Reward levels that are likely more valuable.<\/p>\n<h3>Look for a status challenge<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, it&#8217;s sometimes possible to gain World of Hyatt status via a status match or challenge. For example, this August, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/deals\/hyatt-american-airlines-fast-track-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt targeted select American Airlines AAdvantage elite members<\/a> to receive Explorist status for 90 days. These targeted members could stay 10 qualifying nights during their 90-day trial period to keep Explorist status through February 2027 or stay 20 nights and unlock Globalist status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/earning-hyatt-globalist-for-cheap\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3 ways to earn Hyatt Globalist elite status<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s crunch time for getting the last qualifying nights or base points you need to secure your desired World of Hyatt elite status. If you haven&#8217;t yet reached your goal, consider using some of the strategies discussed in this article to help you cross the finish line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/world-of-hyatt-elite-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the end of the year approaches, it&#8217;s a good idea to review your elite status goals and assess your progress toward achieving them. World of Hyatt elite status is one of the most valuable, so you may want to top up your account if you&#8217;re close to the next status tier. 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