What happened
World of Hyatt is expanding early award booking access for select members. Effective for reservations made on or after June 30, 2026, Explorists, Globalists, Lifetime Globalists, and primary cardholders of a Hyatt-branded credit card can now book free night awards up to 14 months in advance. Previously, all members had access to the 13-month window, but this perk is now restricted to these tiers. This change allows top-tier elites and cardholders to secure award inventory at desirable, high-demand hotels one month earlier than standard members