{"id":78693,"date":"2024-02-26T22:00:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T22:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/26\/world-of-hyatt-elite-status-what-it-is-and-how-to-earn-it-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T22:00:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T22:00:25","slug":"world-of-hyatt-elite-status-what-it-is-and-how-to-earn-it-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/26\/world-of-hyatt-elite-status-what-it-is-and-how-to-earn-it-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"World of Hyatt elite status: What it is and how to earn it &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-hotel-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel elite status<\/a> is a great way to make your travels more comfortable and rewarding. With benefits like early check-in, late checkout, free breakfast and room upgrades, it can make sense to concentrate your hotel spending on a particular program.<\/p>\n<p>Each <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-hotel-loyalty-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">major hotel chain offers perks<\/a> to loyal members, but how much are the different tiers worth? Is one program more rewarding than another?<\/p>\n<p>And is it even worth pursuing elite status at all?<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll dive into the status hierarchy for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-world-of-hyatt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt<\/a> and explain how its status tiers work, how to earn them through travel and non-travel expenses like credit card spending, and ultimately if striving for elite status is even worth the time and investment.<\/p>\n<p>Here is everything you need to know about elite status in the World of Hyatt program.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"what-is-world-of-hyatt-status\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">What is World of Hyatt status?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_904.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_904.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_904.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_904.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_904.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_904.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_904.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_904.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/20231204_Andaz-Maui_CHenderson_904.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">CLINT HENDERSON\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>World of Hyatt is the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-world-of-hyatt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">loyalty program of Hyatt<\/a>, with thousands of properties globally, including brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/park-hyatt-washington-dc-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Park Hyatt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/andaz-vienna-am-belvedere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andaz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/miraval-austin-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miraval<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/thompson-central-park-new-york-hyatt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thompson<\/a>. You can join for free online as an entry-level &#8220;Member.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Hyatt rewards its most loyal customers in the World of Hyatt program with the following elite status levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discoverist<\/li>\n<li>Explorist<\/li>\n<li>Globalist<\/li>\n<li>Lifetime Globalist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-qualify-for-world-of-hyatt-status\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">How to qualify for World of Hyatt status<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/02\/New-Hotels-of-2024_Andaz-Costa-Rica-Papayago_MASTER_BEDROOM_51.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/02\/New-Hotels-of-2024_Andaz-Costa-Rica-Papayago_MASTER_BEDROOM_51.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/02\/New-Hotels-of-2024_Andaz-Costa-Rica-Papayago_MASTER_BEDROOM_51.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/02\/New-Hotels-of-2024_Andaz-Costa-Rica-Papayago_MASTER_BEDROOM_51.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/02\/New-Hotels-of-2024_Andaz-Costa-Rica-Papayago_MASTER_BEDROOM_51.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/02\/New-Hotels-of-2024_Andaz-Costa-Rica-Papayago_MASTER_BEDROOM_51.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/02\/New-Hotels-of-2024_Andaz-Costa-Rica-Papayago_MASTER_BEDROOM_51.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/02\/New-Hotels-of-2024_Andaz-Costa-Rica-Papayago_MASTER_BEDROOM_51.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/02\/New-Hotels-of-2024_Andaz-Costa-Rica-Papayago_MASTER_BEDROOM_51.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ANDRES GARCIA LACHNER\/ HYATT ANDAZ, PENINSULA PAPAGAYO COSTA RICA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at what you&#8217;ll need to qualify for World of Hyatt status every calendar year:<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (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>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discoverist: <\/strong>Stay 10 nights, book three meetings and events, or earn 25,000 base points (the equivalent of $5,000 in spending).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explorist:<\/strong> Stay 30 nights, book 10 meetings and events, or earn 50,000 base points (the equivalent of $10,000 in spending).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Globalist:<\/strong> Stay 60 nights, book 20 meetings and events, or earn 100,000 base points (the equivalent of $20,000 in spending).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lifetime Globalist requires earning 1 million base points, equivalent to $200,000 in spending. There are no minimum stays or meetings required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-globalist-elite-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt Globalist status: Perks and why you want it<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"world-of-hyatt-status-levels-and-benefits\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">World of Hyatt status levels and benefits<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230726_Hyatt-Regency-Paris-Etoille_CHenderson-164.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230726_Hyatt-Regency-Paris-Etoille_CHenderson-164.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230726_Hyatt-Regency-Paris-Etoille_CHenderson-164.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230726_Hyatt-Regency-Paris-Etoille_CHenderson-164.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230726_Hyatt-Regency-Paris-Etoille_CHenderson-164.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230726_Hyatt-Regency-Paris-Etoille_CHenderson-164.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230726_Hyatt-Regency-Paris-Etoille_CHenderson-164.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230726_Hyatt-Regency-Paris-Etoille_CHenderson-164.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230726_Hyatt-Regency-Paris-Etoille_CHenderson-164.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">CLINT HENDERSON\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the benefits you&#8217;ll receive when you reach each elite status level in the World of Hyatt program.<\/p>\n<h3>Discoverist<\/h3>\n<p>The lowest elite tier in the World of Hyatt program is Discoverist status, which offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Bonus points: <\/strong><\/strong>A 10% points bonus results in an additional 0.5 points per dollar spent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upgrades to preferred rooms: <\/strong>Space-available upgrades to preferred rooms within the same category, including ones with a preferred view or location. Some Hyatt Place, Hyatt House and Hyatt Residence Club properties are excluded.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bottled water:<\/strong> Enjoy a complimentary bottle of water each day of their stay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium internet:<\/strong> Hyatt gives all guests complimentary internet, but Discoverist members can access premium internet for free.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Late checkout:<\/strong> Discoverist travelers enjoy 2 p.m. late checkout upon request, though it&#8217;s subject to availability at Hyatt Resorts and not available at Hyatt Residence Clubs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bonus points on American flights:<\/strong> Earn 1 bonus Hyatt point for every $1 spent on qualifying American Airlines flights when Discoverists link their two loyalty accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Explorist<\/h3>\n<p>The next tier in the World of Hyatt program is Explorist status, which offers all of the Discoverist benefits plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bonus points:<\/strong> A 20% points bonus results in 1 additional point per dollar spent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Four Club lounge access awards:<\/strong> Earn two at 20 elite qualifying nights (or 35,000 base points) and the remaining two when you reach 30 nights (or 50,000 base points) and qualify for Explorist status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upgrade to the best available room:<\/strong> Unlike Discoverist members, Explorist travelers are eligible for upgrades to the best available room at check-in, up to but excluding suites and rooms with lounge access. This is also not applicable at Hyatt Place, Hyatt House and Hyatt Residence Club.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guaranteed availability:<\/strong> Explorist members are guaranteed a room when making a paid reservation at least 72 hours before arrival.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free night at a Category 1-4 property:<\/strong> When Explorists reach the 30-night threshold during the year and officially qualify for Explorist status, they will earn a free night award for a Category 1-4 Hyatt property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Andaz-Seoul-Gangnam_HYATT.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Andaz-Seoul-Gangnam_HYATT.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Andaz-Seoul-Gangnam_HYATT.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Andaz-Seoul-Gangnam_HYATT.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Andaz-Seoul-Gangnam_HYATT.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Andaz-Seoul-Gangnam_HYATT.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Andaz-Seoul-Gangnam_HYATT.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Andaz-Seoul-Gangnam_HYATT.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/Andaz-Seoul-Gangnam_HYATT.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KYUNGSUB SHIN\/HYATT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Globalist<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, the top elite tier in the World of Hyatt program is <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-globalist-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Globalist status<\/a>, which offers all of the Explorist benefits plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bonus points:<\/strong> A 30% points bonus results in an additional 1.5 points per dollar spent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Room upgrades:<\/strong> At check-in, including standard suites. This isn&#8217;t available at Hyatt Place, Hyatt House and Hyatt Residence Club.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Club lounge access and\/or free breakfast:<\/strong> Globalist members enjoy access to Club lounges, where available. At properties without a Club lounge, they receive a complimentary full breakfast for each registered guest (up to two adults and two children) in the hotel&#8217;s restaurant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Late checkout:<\/strong> Hyatt also allows Globalist members late checkout privileges but extends it to 4 p.m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary parking on free night awards:<\/strong> Globalist members get complimentary parking at hotels that run their own paid parking service (i.e., parking that you can charge to your room) on award stays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guaranteed availability:<\/strong> Globalist members have the same guaranteed availability benefit offered to Explorist members but a shorter time frame to invoke it (48 hours instead of 72).<\/li>\n<li><strong>My Hyatt Concierge:<\/strong> Globalist members can utilize a more tailored concierge service besides the elite reservation line, assisting with reservations and any special request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guest of Honor:<\/strong> Hyatt&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-guest-of-honor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guest of Honor benefit<\/a> allows Globalist members to redeem points for a friend or family member. The person staying on the reservation can use their elite status privileges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Four Suite Upgrade awards:<\/strong> Earn two Suite Upgrade awards at 50 elite qualifying nights (or 80,000 base points) and another two upon reaching 60 nights (or 100,000 base points) and earning Globalist status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>40-night threshold bonus:<\/strong> When Globalists reach 40 elite qualifying nights (or 65,000 base points), they are eligible for a Milestone bonus: Gift a Guest of Honor award for up to seven nights to someone for a paid or award stay, plus a choice of 5,000 Hyatt points, a $100 Hyatt gift card or a $150 Find Experience redemption. They can also choose from these three options again when they reach 50 elite qualifying nights (or 80,000 base points).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free night at a Category 1-7 property:<\/strong> Besides earning a free Category 1-4 night when surpassing the requirements for Explorist status, they&#8217;ll also earn a free night at any Hyatt property when reaching Globalist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When they stay more than 60 nights in a year, Globalists also enjoy the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For every 10 additional nights they complete in a calendar year (up to 140 total nights), Globalists can gift a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-guest-of-honor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guest of Honor<\/a> award to someone for a paid or award stay, and choose 10,000 bonus points, an additional Suite Upgrade award or a $300 Find Experience redemption.<\/li>\n<li>If they manage to stay 100 nights in a single year, on top of all of the gifts listed above, Globalists will receive another Category 1-7 free night, as well as a choice of 10,000 bonus points, an additional Suite Upgrade award or a free night at Miraval (when they have already paid for one night).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"can-a-credit-card-help-earn-world-of-hyatt-status\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Can a credit card help earn World of Hyatt status?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_116.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_116.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_116.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_116.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_116.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_116.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_116.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_116.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230713_Zoetry-Mallorca_BSmithson_116.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">BEN SMITHSON\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-world-of-hyatt-credit-card\/?pid=6230&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/a> ($95 annual fee) currently offers up to 65,000 bonus points. You&#8217;ll earn 35,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. Plus, earn up to 30,000 more points by earning 2 bonus points total per $1 spent on purchases that normally earn 1 point (on up to $15,000) in the first six months of account opening.<\/p>\n<p>To help you reach elite status in the World of Hyatt program, the card also offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discoverist status for as long as your account is open<\/li>\n<li>Five elite nights every year, plus two qualifying night credits every time you spend $5,000 on the card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/world-of-hyatt-business-credit-card\/?pid=8017&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World of Hyatt Business Credit Card<\/a> ($199 annual fee) currently offers up to 75,000 bonus points; 60,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening, plus 15,000 bonus points after you spend $12,000 in the first six months from account opening.<\/p>\n<p>To help you reach elite status in the World of Hyatt program, the card also offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discoverist status for the cardholder and up to five employees (and gift status to up to five employees)<\/li>\n<li>Earn five tier qualifying night credits for every $10,000 spent on the card in a calendar year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This means you could earn Explorist status without staying at Hyatt properties by spending $65,000 a year on the personal card or $60,000 on the business card. So, if you do want a fast track to elite status in the World of Hyatt program without the stay requirements, consider a World of Hyatt branded credit card instead.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"is-world-of-hyatt-status-worth-it\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Is World of Hyatt status worth it?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230515_Nanuku-Resort-Fiji_nanuku-fiji-pool-6_KGenter_63.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230515_Nanuku-Resort-Fiji_nanuku-fiji-pool-6_KGenter_63.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230515_Nanuku-Resort-Fiji_nanuku-fiji-pool-6_KGenter_63.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230515_Nanuku-Resort-Fiji_nanuku-fiji-pool-6_KGenter_63.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230515_Nanuku-Resort-Fiji_nanuku-fiji-pool-6_KGenter_63.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230515_Nanuku-Resort-Fiji_nanuku-fiji-pool-6_KGenter_63.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230515_Nanuku-Resort-Fiji_nanuku-fiji-pool-6_KGenter_63.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230515_Nanuku-Resort-Fiji_nanuku-fiji-pool-6_KGenter_63.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/20230515_Nanuku-Resort-Fiji_nanuku-fiji-pool-6_KGenter_63.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Nanuku Resort in Fiji, bookable through World of Hyatt. KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s no secret we are <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/tpg-award-winners-2023\/#best-hotel-loyalty-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">big fans of the World of Hyatt program<\/a> here at TPG, and we believe the top-tier Globalist status to be among the best hotel statuses you can earn. If you find yourself spending enough nights at Hyatt properties in a year or spending sufficiently at Hyatt or on a Hyatt credit card to earn Globalist status, we believe it is a status worth striving for, and it&#8217;s great that Hyatt offers even more perks after reaching stay milestones beyond the minimum number needed for Globalist status.<\/p>\n<p>However, when pursuing elite status, it&#8217;s also important to consider how much you will travel in the future because there is little point in earning the benefits if you won&#8217;t be able to enjoy them.<\/p>\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/choosing-hotel-loyalty-programme\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">deciding on a hotel loyalty program<\/a>, make sure it has properties where you travel the most. There&#8217;s really no point in pursuing elite status with a hotel chain if you can&#8217;t feasibly stay at one (or more) of its properties regularly.<\/p>\n<p>While Hyatt has rapidly expanded in the past few years by acquiring <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-dream-hotel-takeover\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dream Hotel Group<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/hyatt-apple-leisure-group\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Leisure Group<\/a>, its footprint is still smaller than <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-hilton-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-marriott-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-ihg-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IHG<\/a> boast. This may mean there aren&#8217;t as many options for your next stay if you are only focusing on World of Hyatt.<\/p>\n<p>Try to make sure there are Hyatt properties in or around destinations that match your travel style. For example, if you travel to a major city frequently and prefer to stay in luxury hotels, ensure one of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-hotel-brands\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt&#8217;s luxury brands<\/a> has a presence there.<\/p>\n<p>If you find Hyatt doesn&#8217;t have your desired type of hotel in the places you travel most, consider pursuing elite status with a program that does.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll have a solid stash of World of Hyatt points, whether you&#8217;re earning status organically or through a credit card. So, you should value Hyatt points before chasing Hyatt elite status. Otherwise, you could be left with points you can&#8217;t use.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike most competitors, Hyatt has continued publishing a standard award chart. This means award stays are priced predictably, and you won&#8217;t be met with outrageously high dynamic pricing when redeeming. This predictability is very valuable if you earn and redeem many Hyatt points.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The World of Hyatt program is a favorite of many travelers, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/hyatt-globalist-elite-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">including numerous TPG staffers<\/a>. Redemption rates remain low compared with some other major hotel programs, the points are easy to earn with the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/transfer-ultimate-rewards-points-hyatt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate Rewards transfer option<\/a>, and elite status benefits are generous, especially for top-tier Globalists.<\/p>\n<p>However, given the limited (but growing) footprint of Hyatt&#8217;s various brands, it may not be a viable option for everyone, even though the program provides significant value to its loyal members.<\/p>\n<p>While it is not a perfect program, holding elite status in the World of Hyatt program is a great way to maximize your travel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-hyatt-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hotel elite status is a great way to make your travels more comfortable and rewarding. With benefits like early check-in, late checkout, free breakfast and room upgrades, it can make sense to concentrate your hotel spending on a particular program. 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