What happened
World of Hyatt has restructured its award chart, moving from three pricing tiers per category to five. This change was implemented on May 20, 2026, alongside the program's annual category shifts. The program consists of 38 brands across five classifications: luxury (e.g., Park Hyatt, Alila), lifestyle (e.g., Andaz, Thompson), inclusive (e.g., Hyatt Ziva, Secrets), classics (e.g., Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency), and essentials (e.g., Hyatt Place, Hyatt House). Additionally, the Hyatt brand explorer promotion allows members to earn up to seven free night awards by experiencing five unique brands per tier