What happened
World of Hyatt has announced changes to its award category chart, which will go into effect on May 20, 2026. These adjustments will alter the number of points required for standard award stays at various properties. Frequent flyers should check the updated category assignments for their desired destinations to determine if current bookings offer better value or if waiting for the new chart is advantageous
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- One Mile at a Time: World Of Hyatt 2026 Hotel Category Changes: 136 Properties Impacted We know that as of May 20, 2026, World of Hyatt is completely overhauling award pricing , by introducing a new five tier award chart (compared to the…
- LoyaltyLobby: World of Hyatt members are hit with a double devaluation this year on May 20, 2026, as not only are the yearly award category changes taking place, but the move to more dynamic awards is also being rolled out