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"post_id": "488",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Mr & Mrs Smith ptoperties now integtated into World of Hayatt - but some disappointments",
"post_content_short": "On 24 April 2024, Hyatt officially launched the integration of Mr & Mrs Smith properties into the Hyatt loyalty program.
\n\t
\n\tThe launch was much anticipated, as these are very desirable properties now accessible via an equally desirable loyalty program.
\n\t
\n\tPositives for existing members are that if booked directly through Hyatt channels, (but NOT if booked through Mr & Mrs Smith channels):\n\t\n\t\t- \n\t\t\tMore than 700<\/strong> Mr & Mrs Smith hotels will be participating, a significant boost to the range available to World of\n\t\t\tHyatt members\n\t<\/li>\n\t
- \n\t\tMr & Mrs Smith bookings will earn 1 Status Credit per night stayed and Hyatt points at the rate of 5 per USD1 spent<\/strong>
\n\t<\/li>\n\t- Tier bonus rates are applied to the above base rates and are counted as bonus points (the same as for Hyatt properties).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nHowever. I found it disappointing that the partnership between Hyatt and Mr & Mrs Smith appears to be a purely marketing one, with their\nprograms being kept quite independent of each other.
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Participating Properties<\/strong><\/u>\n
\n\tNot all Mr & Mrs Smith properties are participating in World of Hyatt. Those listed on "Hyatt Booking Channels" (ie. can\n\tbe booked directly through Hyatt’s website, mobile app, or call centres) are participating ones. If a property does not appear\n\tthere, then it is “non-participating”.At least this makes it clear, no searching for lists etc - if you see a property there,\n\tthen you are good to go. If the property does not appear there, then Hyatt members do not earn or redeem Hyatt points, earn Tier Credits,\n\tnor are you entitled to any elite member tier benefits during your stay.\n\n
Attaching Your World of Hyatt Membership Number To the Booking<\/strong><\/u>\n
\n\tA Member cannot <\/strong>associate their World of Hyatt Program membership number with a reservation during their stay<\/strong>\n\tat a Participating Mr & Mrs Smith Property nor by contacting Mr & Mrs Smith or the property directly. To earn you points and\n\ttier credits, it must be attached to the booking and only when made through Hyatt Booking Channels.<\/strong>\n\n
Redeeming World of Hyatt Points For Bookings<\/strong><\/u>\n
\n\t"World of Hyatt points can be redeemed for a Free Night Award at any Participating Mr & Mrs Smith Property, subject to availability\n\tat the applicable property. The number of points necessary<\/strong> to secure a Free Night Award for a particular room type at a\n\tParticipating Mr & Mrs Smith Property on a particular night will be as indicated on the Hyatt Booking Channels and will include\n\tall applicable taxes and fees (including resort fees, if applicable).<\/strong>\n\n
\n\tSo Hyatt's current peak\/off-peak pricing structure does not apply. A <\/em>dynamic pricing model applies to Mr & Mr Smith\n\tbookings.<\/strong><\/em>\n\n
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The following types of award are not redeemable<\/strong> at any Mr & Mrs Smith Property: \n\n\t- Free Night Awards other than those secured through the redemption of points,
<\/li>\n\t - Points + Cash Awards,
<\/li>\n\t - any kind of Room Upgrade Award (whether secured by point redemption or otherwise),
<\/li>\n\t - Guest of Honor Awards,
<\/li>\n\t - Dining, Spa & More Awards, or
<\/li>\n\t - Future Meeting Credits<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nRestrictions Applying To Bookings<\/strong><\/u>
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\nNote also that certain requirements and restrictions (e.g., minimum length of stay <\/strong>requirements, minimum advance booking\ndates, etc.) and\/or special cancellation<\/strong>, deposit, and other policies may apply at Participating Mr & Mrs Smith\nProperties..\n
\n\tSo, if you do book a Mr & Mrs Smith property and subsequently need to cancel the booking, you need to take care that you follow the individual\n\tproperty's cancellation policy<\/strong>\n\tcarefully, as "If a Member does not follow the proper cancellation policy for the applicable property or if a Member does not check in\n\twhen scheduled, the points redeemed for the applicable Award Reservation will be forfeited by the Member."\n\n
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Conclusions<\/strong><\/u>\n
\n\tI think it is a great asset having more than 700 Mr & Mrs Smith (very attractive) properties available to be booked by members through\n\tthe World of Hyatt program.
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\n\tThe access does however come with restrictions, indicating that it is a quite “arm’s length” alliance, with features of\n\tboth Hyatt and Mr & Mrs Smith programs quarantined from each other.\n\n
\n\tThe dynamic pricing for these properties will be a big disappointment for Hyatt members, given that World of Hyatt is still using a\n\tpeak\/off-peak pricing method for Hyatt properties. Hopefully however, this will:\n\n\n\t- \n\t\tremove a criticism of the earlier alliance with SLH, where prices on the Hyatt website were consistently higher than those for the identical\n\t\tproperty booking when made directly on SLH’s website.
\n\t<\/li>\n\t - Not be a sign of things to come for the World of Hyatt program more generally.
<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\nThe above is based on the exact T&C’s contained in World\nof Hyatt Terms & Conditions dated 24 April 2024<\/a>\nand Terms & Conditions for\nParticipation in World of Hyatt by Mr & Mrs Smith Collection Properties<\/a>\nalso dated 24 April 2024.
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"post_date": "2024-04-26 04:45:00"
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"post_id": "439",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Hyatt's enticing promotions",
"post_content_short": "World of Hyatt has a few interesting promotions running at present. T&C's apply to all, so read carefully.
\n\t
\n\tOngoing promotion for new properties:<\/u><\/strong>\n\n
\n\tThere's an ongoing promotion for World of Hyatt members to earn 500 bonus points per night<\/strong> at new properties.
\n\t
\n\tNorth\n\tand South America:<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\n\n\n\t- Book before December 5, 2023 using promo code STAYNOW; select the Bonus Points Offer rate.<\/li>\n\t
- Complete the stay before April 30, 2024.<\/li>\n\t
- Receive 2X bonus points (10 points per dollar instead of 5<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\t
- Blackout dates apply, and not all hotels across North and South America are participating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nAsia\nPacific & SW Asia<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\n\n
\n\tSave up to 20%, plus a further 5%<\/strong> for World of Hyatt members. Book by December 5, 2023 for stays completed by April 30, 2024.
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\n\tEurope,\n\tAfrica & Middle East<\/a>
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<\/u><\/strong>An\n\teven better offer - Save up to 20%<\/strong>, plus members enjoy an additional 5% savings and free breakfast.<\/strong>",
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"post_date": "2023-11-04 21:47:00"
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"post_id": "381",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Hyatt launches new All-Inclusive brand - Impression by Secrets",
"post_content_short": "Hyatt Hotels<\/strong> has announced the opening of Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres<\/strong> in Mexico<\/strong>.\nThe adults-only luxury resort marks the launch of the Impression by Secrets<\/em> brand, part of Hyatt’s Inclusive\nCollection<\/strong>.
\n
\nImpression by Secrets<\/em> will target the top end of All-Inclusicve stays, with a range of personalized service and amenities\noffered to guests via an extension of the brand’s “Endless Privileges<\/strong>” concept.
\n
\nGuests of Impression by Secrets<\/em> Isla Mujeres can indulge in a multitude of privileged inclusions before even checking in. Butlers\nwill welcome guests on the mainland as they board a private yacht from Marina Hacienda del Mar<\/strong> to reach the\nresort’s private pier, following which they are taken to the island and guided to their rooms. These complimentary transfers ensure guests’\nneeds are met from shore to sea with a full bar and butler service available during the 25-minute sail.
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\nLocated on the southern end of the island, the resort offers views of the Caribbean Sea<\/strong>, Atlantic Ocean<\/strong> and\nIsla Mujeres. The use of natural elements such as bamboo and local wood complements its setting atop a coastal cliff. Complete with butler\nservice and complimentary laundry services, the resort’s 125 suites<\/strong> offer in-room amenities such as double rain\nshowers, terrace whirlpools, custom-stocked wine fridges and yoga mats.<\/strong>\n
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\nThe resort has eight à la carte dining venues, nine bars and lounges<\/strong> with unlimited top-shelf spirits, pool and beach\nservice, as well as in-suite dining available 24 hours. Gourmet restaurants include an open terrace restaurant, Spezia<\/strong>,\nserving Mediterranean cuisine; and Unik<\/strong>, the rooftop restaurant that hosts live music in the evening.\n\n
\n\tPure SPA offers a range of experiences, from touchless therapies in the island’s only Floatarium<\/strong> to the hammam\n\tand six private spa cabins<\/strong>. Additionally, a fitness center, complete with a certified personal trainer, equipment, fitness\n\tclasses, and a variety of wellness-focused activities such as SUP yoga<\/strong> further enhance a holistic wellbeing journey.\n\n
\n\tLocated on a white-sand beach<\/strong> ideal for snorkeling, the resort has four oceanfront infinity pools, Bali beds and hammocks,\n\tan over-water lounge ideal for observing marine life and a four-story waterslide. The daily activities calendar and nightly entertainment\n\tinclude options such as cooking classes, coffee and wine tastings, and sunset paddle boarding.<\/strong>\n\n
\n\tTo explore the five-mile-long island, the resort provides guests with complimentary golf carts and bikes to enjoy Isla Mujeres’ coral reefs, rocky coastline, ancient Mayan ruins and local boutique shops and eateries.
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\n\tImpression by Secrets<\/em> Isla Mujeres is an Hyatt Category F property,<\/strong> for which <\/strong>Standard\n\trooms usually vary in price from 42,000 to 58,000 points per night<\/strong>.
\n\t
\n\tA quick look revealed that a standard room currently cost 50,000 points per night until 1 September, after which the rate drops to 42,000\n\tpoints per night. Mid-December 2023 through April 2024 are currently priced at 58,000 points per night.
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\n\tFor more information, visit www.impression-by-secrets-isla-mujeres<\/a>.",
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"post_date": "2023-05-25 09:30:00"
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"post_id": "373",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Hyatt further expands its luxury footprint with Mr & Mrs Smith",
"post_content_short": "The announcement<\/strong>
\nMr & Mrs Smith has announced an agreement for a Hyatt affiliate to acquire London-based Mr & Mrs Smith, a platform offering direct booking access to a carefully curated collection of over 1,500 boutique and luxury properties in some of the world’s most desirable\nlocations. The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of this year, subject to the usual closing conditions.
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\nThe move is the latest in a string of acquisitions and partnerships fuelling Hyatt’s expansion into luxury and lifestyle hotels as well as\ndeepening its portfolio of European properties.
\n
\nWhat it means for Hyatt<\/strong>
\nThe planned acquisition of Mr & Mrs Smith is expected to build on Hyatt’s leadership position in luxury and further strengthen Hyatt’s\ndistribution capabilities, especially across Europe - a region where Hyatt has historically been under-represented.
\n
\nThis acquisition builds on a transformative growth period for Hyatt in the last 12 months, which included the recently completed acquisition\nof Dream Hotel Group’s lifestyle brand and management portfolio and the conversion of a portfolio of over 30 franchise agreements with\nLindner Hotels & Resorts and me and all hotels, as well as substantial organic growth of Hyatt’s global portfolio.
\n
\nAs a result of Hyatt’s expanded brand portfolio and ever-growing offering for every stay occasion, membership in the World of Hyatt loyalty\nprogram has more than tripled during the past five years.
\n
\nAdding Mr and Mrs Smith could make 36-million-member Hyatt’s loyalty program more valuable to it users, complementing Hyatt’s offerings (eg\nexpanding into Villas). Initially, Hyatt will seek to leverage Mr & Mrs Smith’s one-million-strong membership base.
\n
\nIt aims to launch direct booking access to properties within the luxury specialist’s platform and also attract its members to the World of\nHyatt program,
\n\nBenefits for World of Hyatt members<\/strong>
\nWorld of Hyatt members will gain access to even more global luxury of offerings across hundreds of geographies – including over 20 countries\nwhere there are currently no Hyatt hotels such as Fiji, Croatia, Iceland and Anguilla (though World of Hyatt members can find points-earning\nand redemption options in some of those places thanks to the program's affiliation with Small Luxury Hotels of the World).\n\nHyatt plans to unveil direct booking access to properties within the Mr & Mrs Smith platform through Hyatt’s distribution channels,\nincluding Hyatt.com and the World of Hyatt app. Hyatt is exploring ways to enable World of Hyatt members to earn and redeem\npoints across eligible hotels in the Mr & Mrs Smith collection.\n\nIHG loses out<\/strong>
\nThe deal comes at the expense of IHG Hotels & Resorts, which for a few years had a marketing partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith where\nIHG selectively offered to its loyalty members access to a\nfew hundred<\/a> of\nits 1,500 hotels in markets where IHG didn’t already have a strong presence of similar upscale properties like InterContinental, Kimpton or\nSix Senses.
\n
\nUnfortunately, that partnership never really got onto solid ground from a loyalty program perspective.
\n
\n* When staying at Mr & Mrs Smith hotels as an IHG One Rewards member, many travellers noted it was a clunky endeavour to book\nthe hotels via IHG, and you often had to manually remove any other brand option but the Mr & Mrs Smith partnership in the search.\n\n* Disjointed loyalty recognition was another sticking point amid the IHG partnership, as IHG One Rewards members earned one set of\nbenefits while those in IHG's separate InterContinental Ambassador and Kimpton Inner Circle members enjoyed elevated benefits at Mr &\nMrs Smith properties
\n
\nThat deal presumably will end by the time this transaction closes.We expect that Hyatt’s experience with its SLH partnership will mean\nthat many of these types of issues will not be faced by World of Hyatt members.
\n
\nThe fact that these hotels and others in the Mr & Mrs Smith ecosystem will now be part of Hyatt puts significant pressure on IHG to find\na new partner with unique luxury properties to entice its members to remain loyal. This comes on the heels of several other challenges IHG\nhas faced recently, including a planned Six Senses property in New York City that switched brand affiliation to Accor’s Faena label.
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\nParting thoughts<\/strong>
\nThis acquisition will strengthen Hyatt’s position in the luxury traveller market, broadening the range of properties available and\nfurther addresses Hyatt’s historically small footprint in Europe relative to its main competitors. What we like most is Hyatt’s focus on\nquality and strategic acquisitions, rather than being drawn towards being bigger just for its own sake.<\/em>\n
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\n\nAbout Mr & Mrs Smith<\/strong>\nFounded in 2003, Mr & Mrs Smith is the travel club for hotel lovers: an award-winning boutique and luxury hotel booking service\nspecialising in the world’s most seductive stays. There are now more than 1,800 hotels and villas in the collection, all hand-picked and anonymously reviewed. ",
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"post_date": "2023-04-29 04:00:00"
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"post_id": "333",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "The first Hyatt hotel to open its doors in Scotland announced on Burns Night 2023",
"post_content_short": "Fittingly on Burns Night,Hyatt has announced the opening of SCHLOSS Roxburghe (pictured), marking the debut of the Destination by Hyatt\n\tbrand in the United Kingdom.
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\n\t“As the first Hyatt hotel to open its doors in Scotland and the 14th<\/sup> property in the UK, this immersive country retreat\n\treflects the growing demand from World of Hyatt members and guests for discovery-filled experiences in some of Britain’s most sought-after\n\tlocations,” said Arnaud de Saint-Exupery, area vice president of Hyatt in the United Kingdom and Ireland.\n\n
\n\tJust a few miles from the scenic market town of Kelso, and an hour from Edinburgh and Newcastle, SCHLOSS Roxburghe raises the bar on luxury\n\tfor travellers seeking a tranquil, rural escape in Scotland. In keeping with the brand’s ambition to build a distinct portfolio of luxury\n\tproperties that connect guests with people, cultures and places, the property capitalizes on the growing demand from travelers seeking to\n\tescape their daily routine in style. The extensive range of amenities across SCHLOSS Roxburghe’s 300 acres of scenic countryside gives\n\tguests a true sense of place.\n\n
\n\tFormerly owned by the Duke of Roxburghe, the elegant countryside retreat offers a total of 78 guestrooms and suites, all within or nearby\n\tthe historic manor house and The Estate House. Looking ahead, the property is set to introduce 50 additional cottages, planned to be\n\tavailable to guests early in 2023.\n\n
\n\tLocated in the beautiful woodlands on the SCHLOSS Roxburghe estate, surrounded by wildlife and right next to the golf course, each of the\n\t12 cottages benefits from having additional living space, fitted kitchens and furnished garden terraces. These additional amenities allow\n\tguests the added flexibility to appreciate and take advantage of the hotel’s services while having the option enjoy to an intimate dining\n\texperience provided by the property or themselves in the privacy within their own home-away-from-home.\n\n
\n\tFeaturing striking high ceilings and decorated with a combination of Scottish tartans, the 20 guestrooms and suites located inside and\n\tadjacent to the historic main house feature oak wood, natural stone, and sumptuous textiles. These beautifully furnished rooms are each\n\tunique in character and highlight the eternal beauty and history of the time-honored building.\n\n
\n\tExtravagant fittings and fixtures such as four-poster beds and private balconies can be found within The Estate House. Offering some of the\n\tfinest views of the estate, these 58 additional guestrooms are spacious and flooded with light, providing stylish, yet modern comfort in the\n\tmost enchanting of settings.\n\n
Guests in all accommodation categories are able to take full advantage of the wealth of facilities across the stately grounds.\n
An oasis of calm<\/strong>\n
\n\tThe 12,000 square foot (1,100 square meter) SCHLOSS Spa is a first-class wellbeing facility which includes an outdoor heated infinity\n\tswimming pool, complete with an underwater sound system. It is accompanied by a plunge pool and hot tub, allowing guests to truly soak up\n\tthe hotel’s serene atmosphere.\n\n
\n\tTo further set the stage for guests to dive into the estate’s natural beauty while pampering their soul, the large, 6,400 square foot (600\n\tsquare meter) relaxation area features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the landscaped grounds and rolling views toward the Scottish\n\tBorders.\n\n
\n\tFor the ultimate indulgence, three treatment rooms ensure guests can take full advantage of the soothing range of natural treatments\n\tavailable. The luxury spa also offers a fully equipped fitness suite plus a rustic Finnish dry sauna and a glass-fronted aromatic sauna,\n\tboth with pool views.\n\n
The great outdoors<\/strong>\n
\n\tIn addition to a myriad of scenic walking trails, the dog-friendly facilities also include extensive outdoor pursuits, ensuring anyone\n\tstaying at SCHLOSS Roxburghe is perfectly placed to take full advantage of the unspoiled countryside.\n\n
\n\tCapitalizing on its enviable surroundings, the property boasts its own Country Sports Centre, ideal for those interested in tapping into the\n\twealth of more adventurous activities on their doorstep. From salmon fishing along the River Teviot to field sports such as archery and clay\n\tpigeon shooting, the venue’s expert team will help unleash guests’ competitive sides in one of Scotland’s most spectacular settings.\n\n
\n\tThe hotel also offers an 18-hole championship golf course that maximizes the landscape’s natural topography, embedded amongst glorious\n\trivers and mature woodlands, providing an enjoyable and challenging game for golfers of every level.\n\n
Upscale Food and Beverage Experiences<\/strong>\n
\n\tGuests and local residents alike have two on-site gastronomic experiences alongside a tearoom and various lounges to choose from, each\n\tserving up a modern twist on traditional Scottish cuisine. These include Charlie’s <\/strong>restaurant, with its curated\n\t‘Scottish bistronomy’ themed menu and terrace, and the cosmopolitan, fine cuisine of Sunlaws<\/strong>. The Drawing\n\tRoom<\/strong>,\n\tmeanwhile, provides the perfect spot for a sumptuous afternoon tea.\n\n
\n\tUnder the guidance of Executive Head Chef Olivier Borja and the vision of the hotel’s culinary director Mark Drummond, the gourmet menus\n\tprioritize fresh, local produce to help elevate the hotel’s culinary experience. Having studied catering in the Scottish Borders before\n\tworking his way up the ranks in prestigious London establishments, Drummond is perfectly placed to provide guests with a truly memorable\n\tdining experience. Key to showcasing the local area and delivering a modern twist on traditional Scottish fare will be SCHLOSS Roxburghe’s\n\t‘Estate to plate’ philosophy, with many ingredients grown within the hotel’s own grounds\n\n
\n\tGuests also have a wide choice of places to enjoy a relaxing beverage while taking in the spectacular views across the grounds. Whether\n\tpulling up a stool at Bar 1745 –<\/strong> the sophisticated and cozy library bar with a roaring open fire – or enjoying a\n\tfine wine in the fire-lit State Room Lounge<\/strong>, there are plenty of opportunities to relax in style.\n\n
\n\tThe property’s purpose-built banqueting suite and extensive meetings facilities also make the hotel an unforgettable choice for weddings and\n\tconferences alike.\n\n
\n
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What is Destination by Hyatt ?<\/u><\/strong>\n
\n\tHyatt says that "the Destination by Hyatt brand is a diverse collection of independent hotels, resorts and residences that are\n\tindividual at heart yet connected by a commitment to embody the true spirit of each location. Ranging from upper-upscale to luxury, each\n\tproperty is purposefully crafted to be a place of immersive discoveries, authentic design, and warm and welcoming service. As an honored\n\thost, each Destination by Hyatt location connects guests to both people and place—offering a sense of belonging that invites all to make\n\tour destination yours"<\/em>\n",
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"post_date": "2023-01-25 10:00:00"
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"post_id": "246",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Miraval Resorts & Spa To Debut First Property Outside US | Miraval The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia",
"post_content_short": "Hyatt announced that its wellness resort brand Miraval<\/em> will debut Miraval\nThe Red Sea<\/a>,\nlocated on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, the central hub of The Red Sea Project.
\n
\nThe new Miraval resort is slated to open as part of the first phase of the Red Sea development. It will be Miraval’s fourth resort and its\nfirst outside the U.S. , joining Miraval Arizona<\/a>, the brand’s original\nlocation in Tucson, Ariz.; Miraval Austin<\/a>, its second location in Austin, Texas; and its newest location, Miraval Berkshires<\/a> in Lenox,\nMass.
\n
\nMiraval The Red Sea<\/strong> will offer guests 180 guestrooms and suites, including 20 villas. The luxury wellness resort will offer\na range of culinary experiences, including a central dining room, the signature Life in Balance Culinary Kitchen, and a marketplace offering\nmindful and healthful cuisine. Cooking classes and workshops will be offered with a focus on nutrition. There will also be approximately\n4,300 square feet of meeting space for wellness-focused activities tailored to improving connections and communication for social and\ncorporate groups.
\n
\nThe Life in Balance Spa<\/strong> will offer 39 treatment rooms and will offer new treatments, destination-inspired experiences,\nand a series of wellness packages. The resort will have dedicated areas such as a walking trail system, mangrove boardwalk, outdoor\nadventures, and several specially purposed rooms set up for art, music, wellness lectures and hands-on workshops.
\n
\nMiraval The Red Sea will join Grand Hyatt The Red Sea<\/strong>, which is also under development, as the second Hyatt-branded hotel\nwithin the Red Sea development.
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"post_date": "2022-05-20 04:00:00"
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"post_id": "230",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Hyatt unveils new Collection of All-Inclusive, luxury properties + 5,000 bonus point offer for loyalty members",
"post_content_short": "Further to Hyatt's 3 November 2021 announcement that it had acquired Apple Leisure and its AMR properties, Hyatt today announced it had\n\tconsolidated all of its All-inclusive properties into a single, new collection. This expands the number of collections to 4 - the\n\tothers being the Timeless Collection, the Boundless Collection and the \n\n
\n\tThe Inclusive Collection<\/em> consists of the 9 brands of Hyatt Ziva resorts, Hyatt Zilara resorts, Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts,\n\tSecrets Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Vivid Hotels & Resorts (coming soon), Alua Hotels\n\t& Resorts and Sunscape Resorts & Spas.\n\n
\n\tWorld of Hyatt members can now enjoy program benefits, including earning and redeeming points at more than 50 Inclusive Collection<\/em> resorts in the Americas and the Caribbean. Inclusive Collection<\/em> resorts in Europe are expected to begin participating in the\n\tWorld of Hyatt program soon.
\n\t
\n\tGuests at Inclusive Collection<\/em> resorts will be able to experience one-of-a kind signature programs like Endless Privileges,\n\tUnlimited-Luxury, and Unlimited-Fun with benefits at select resorts, such as no check-in or check-out times, 24-hour room service,\n\ttop-shelf cocktails, gourmet a la carte dining without reservations required and endless activities throughout the day and night.
\n\t
\n\tTo celebrate the launch, World of Hyatt members can register by August 15, 2022<\/strong> to earn 5,000 Bonus Points<\/strong>\n\tfor qualifying stays of three or more consecutive eligible nights at participating Inclusive Collection<\/em> resorts in the Americas between May 15 and September 15, 2022*. Terms & Conditions apply. To learn more visit hyatt.com\/5000<\/a>\n\n
\n\tTo learn more about the luxury all-inclusive brands joining World of Hyatt, and how guests and members can start earning and redeeming points at participating resorts in these luxury all-inclusive brands, visit hyatt.com\/newbrands<\/a>.",
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"post_date": "2022-05-10 05:00:00"
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"post_id": "201",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Hyatt makes 146 Category Changes for 2022",
"post_content_short": "Disappointing news was announced today by Hyatt. 146 properties will be re-categorised, with effect from 22 March 2022<\/strong>.
\r\n
\r\nThis represents a reasonable proportion of the properties participating in World of Hyatt (approx 12.5%), but that's cold comfort\r\nif your favourites are in the group to experience increases.
\r\n
\r\n69 properties will move up a category, 1 will move up 2 categories (the Hyatt Place Moab) and 76 properties will move down a\r\ncategory.
\r\n
\r\nDisappointing, as Hyatt is also moving to peak\/off-peak pricing effective from 1 March 2022, so a potential double-whammy for popular properties in peak periods.
\r\n
\r\nCheck the full list of Hyatt 2022\r\ncategory changes<\/a>\r\nto see if your favourites are affected. You can also look at their associated FAQ\r\npage<\/a>.
\r\n
\r\nBookings made prior to 22 March at properties increasing in category will be honoured at current category pricing, while those that move to a\r\nlower category will have points reimbursed. A member-friendly approach.
\r\n
\r\nSo if you are thinking of making a booking - Act Now !<\/strong>
\r\n
\r\nPictured is the Park Hyatt Sydney<\/strong>, which will move from Category 7 to Category 8 - one of 10 highly desirable Hyatt\r\nproperties moving to the highest category previously only occupied by SLH and Destination By Hyatt residences<\/em>.",
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"post_date": "2022-02-14 23:30:00"
},
{
"post_id": "138",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Hyatt Rolls Out Room Keys in Apple Wallet",
"post_content_short": "Available today at 6 participating U.S. properties, the new contactless key technology enables World of Hyatt guests to tap their iPhone or\r\n\tApple Watch to unlock access to their room & other key card-protected common areas like gyms, pools, and elevators.\r\n\r\n
The technology is expected to be progressively rolled-out across the entire Hyatt network.\r\n
The properties participating in this launch are:\r\n\r\n\t- Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort,<\/li>\r\n\t
- Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa,<\/li>\r\n\t
- Hyatt House Chicago\/West Loop-Fulton Market,<\/li>\r\n\t
- Hyatt House Dallas\/Richardson,<\/li>\r\n\t
- Hyatt Place Fremont\/Silicon Valley and<\/li>\r\n\t
- Hyatt Regency Long Beach<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nA sign of the times, we anticipate more & more contact-less technology to be introduced in most Hotel chains in future years,\r\nprotecting guests physically and hygienically.",
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"post_content_type": "none",
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"post_date": "2021-12-08 23:30:00"
},
{
"post_id": "123",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Hyatt launches sale from Cyber Monday | 15% off - possibly more",
"post_content_short": "Get 15% off<\/strong> when you book a stay at one of Hyatt's 850+ properties participating in this offer.
\r\n\t
\r\n\tYou must book prior to 21 December<\/strong> 2021 for stays through 30 April 2022<\/strong>.
\r\n\t
\r\n\tWorld of Hyatt members save even more,<\/strong> plus, enjoy in-hotel benefits and rewards for each stay.\r\n
\r\n\tNot a member? Join now<\/a> or during your booking and look for \"Members\r\n\tSave More\" rates.
\r\n\t
\r\n\t(pictured - Grand Hyatt Singapore)
\r\n\t
\r\n\tT&C's apply
<\/em>",
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"post_content_url": "https:\/\/world.hyatt.com\/content\/gp\/en\/offers\/possibilities.html?icamp=hy_travelpossibilities_Q42021_globalpromo_hpmasthead_1",
"post_date": "2021-11-30 04:30:00"
},
{
"post_id": "102",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Buy Hyatt Bonus Points at 30% off",
"post_content_short": "World of Hyatt is quietly having a sale on bonus points.
\r\n
\r\nPurchase at least 5,000<\/strong> points per transaction to receive a 30% price discount<\/strong>, which is equivalent to\r\nreceiving 42.9% bonus.
\r\n
\r\nThe effective price you will pay is USD 16.38<\/strong> per thousand points, which is slightly better than our estimated fair value of USD 17.00, so you should comfortably find good value redemptions opportunities.
\r\n
\r\nThe maximum number of points you can purchase in a calendar year is 55,000<\/strong>. This is more than enough for 2 nights in a luxury category 6 hotel (St James Hotel & Club or Dukes in London, or Hyatt Union Square or The Beekman in NYC).
\r\n
\r\nThis promotion ends 11:59 pm on 30 December 2021,<\/strong> so\r\nbuy your Hyatt points now<\/a> <\/a>(advertiser<\/em>). May make a nice present for the festive season...",
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"post_content_type": "none",
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"post_date": "2021-11-21 07:00:00"
},
{
"post_id": "87",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Hyatt acquisition positions it as leader in all-inclusive resort",
"post_content_short": "Hyatt yesterday confirmed that it has comp[leted the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group (ALG).\r\n
\r\n\t1) Hyatt is doubling its global resorts footprint through the addition of ALG’s AMR Collection<\/strong> brand portfolio,\r\n\twhich comprises approximately 100 hotels and resorts operating in 10 countries<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n
\r\n\t2) Hyatt now offers one of the largest collections of luxury all-inclusive resorts<\/strong> in the world, including new\r\n\tdestinations<\/strong>\r\n\tfor Hyatt such as Acapulco, Curaçao, the Canary Islands, Menorca and St. Martin.
\r\n
\r\n3) Hyatt has added properties in 11 new European markets and expanded its European brand footprint by 60%.<\/strong>
\r\n
\r\nIn addition there are\r\n\r\n\t- \r\n\t\tUnlimited Vacation Club<\/strong> by AMR™ Collection<\/strong>, an exclusive membership club whose members enjoy preferred\r\n\t\trates and other benefits at participating AMR Collection properties\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t
- \r\n\t\tALG Vacations<\/strong>®, one of the largest packaged vacation providers and leisure travel distribution platforms in North America\r\n\t\tserving the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean.\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\n\tThe acquisition boosts Hyatt's presence in areas in key markets, boosting benefits and attractive destinations for World of Hyatt members.
\r\n\t
\r\n\tWhat remains to be seen is the integration into the program and the points costs. Hyatt has been successful in integrating SLH properties\r\n\t(which are not part of Hyatt owned subsidiary), so we anticipate this should go smoothly.\r\n",
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"post_date": "2021-11-03 03:00:00"
},
{
"post_id": "78",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Hyatt members can earn 1,000 bonus AA miles per stay.",
"post_content_short": "World of Hyatt members can earn 1,000 American Airlines AAdvantage®<\/sup> bonus miles per qualifying stay for a limited time.\r\n\r\n
\r\n\tThe offer varies slightly by region, but you must be a member of both World of Hyatt and American Airlines AAdvantage and register for the\r\n\toffer using both membership numbers.. The differences are:\r\n\r\n
\r\n\t* 130 hotels<\/strong> in 30+ countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa and India participating. <\/strong>You must\r\n\tcomplete your qualifying stays by December 19, 2021
\r\n\t
\r\n\t* 190 US<\/strong>\r\nHyatt properties participating and you must register by 15 December<\/strong> and qualifying stays must occur between 1\r\nNovember, 2021, and 31\r\nJanuary, 2022<\/strong>.
\r\n
\r\nYou can see the lists of participating hotels after you register. Read on for more\r\ndetails on the offer<\/a>\r\ntargetted for you and T&C's.",
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"post_content_type": "none",
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"post_date": "2021-10-25 06:30:00"
},
{
"post_id": "77",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Hyatt peak\/off-peak pricing preparing to launch - Act NOW",
"post_content_short": "Hyatt peak\/off peak pricing is about to launch. This change was announced in December 2019, but implementation was deferred in March\r\n2021 and again later due to the impact of the global covid-19 crisis.
\r\n
\r\nHyatt will enact these changes on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. <\/strong>If you have been meaning to book a Hyatt property,\r\nit may be time to do it now, rather than later. Details and suggested strategies remain the same as when we first looked\r\nat Hyatt peak\/off peak pricing in detail<\/a>.
\r\n
\r\nIn summary:\r\n\r\n\t- peak pricing will only affect nights starting 1 March, 2022.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t
- Award stays will remain at the Standard rate for nights stayed through 28 February, 2022.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t
- The new structure applies to all award nights, regardless of room type.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t
- Points + Cash awards<\/strong> will also use the Hyatt off-peak and peak pricing.<\/li>\r\n\t
- \r\n\t\tFree Night Award certificates,<\/strong> which are category based, will not<\/strong> be affected by these changes. These\r\n\t\tcertificates are earned either though holding a branded credit card or Milestone Rewards.\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nMore details on the Points + Cash awards and Hyatt Milestone Rewards can be found in our complete\r\nGuide to the World of Hyatt.<\/a>",
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"post_content_type": "none",
"post_content_url": null,
"post_date": "2021-10-21 23:00:00"
},
{
"post_id": "74",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "500 Good Reasons to try new Hyatt hotels",
"post_content_short": "World of Hyatt members can earn 500 Bonus Points<\/strong> for qualifying nights at new Hyatt hotels around the world this year,\r\nwithin the first few months of opening. \r\n
\r\n\t- Earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at new hotels during specified offer periods<\/li>\r\n\t
- There’s no need to register and you can earn on top of other offers.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nCurrently there are 26 hotels<\/strong> participating in this offer, with differing offer periods and more are being added.\r\nPictured is the patio at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun<\/strong>, one of the participating hotels.
\r\n
\r\nFor more information and T&C's. see the Hyatt\r\n500 Reasons<\/a>\r\npage. For more information regarding the program. see our complete\r\nguide to World of Hyatt.<\/a>",
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"post_content_type": "none",
"post_content_url": null,
"post_date": "2021-10-20 08:30:00"
},
{
"post_id": "47",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "Hyatt Introduces 'Explor-cations' - More Than 40 Specially Curated Summer Experiences",
"post_content_short": "Gradually travel restrictions are being eased, enabling travel locally, or within defined "travel bubbles". Available at selected<\/strong> locations,\r\nHyatt have curated one-of-a-kind offerings to enjoy during summer stays to unwind, learn and explore while also fostering a genuine connection.",
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"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.pointsnplaces.com\/hotels\/hy\/hyatt-explor-cations-june-2021\/",
"post_date": "2021-05-28 23:18:00"
},
{
"post_id": "30",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "2020 Freddie Awards winners announced",
"post_content_short": "2020 Freddie Awards winners - One airline swept the field in its category and one hotel chain that dominated in Europe and APAC is now\r\ngaining recognition in the Americas.",
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"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.pointsnplaces.com\/news-views-and-faqs\/travel-awards\/2020\/2020-freddie-awards-winers-announced-how-did-your-favourites-fare\/",
"post_date": "2020-05-02 23:00:00"
},
{
"post_id": "25",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "News and Views (Hotels) 25 November 2019",
"post_content_short": "Best Western sneaks in a points devaluation - possibly related to WorldHotels | Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt all running points offers with\r\ndiscounts, but do they offer value?",
"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.pointsnplaces.com\/media\/website_posts\/25\/Depositphotos_101141024_l-2015.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.pointsnplaces.com\/news-views-and-faqs\/hotels\/news-views-hotels-25-november-2019\/",
"post_date": "2019-11-25 05:18:00"
},
{
"post_id": "17",
"post_category_id": "4",
"post_title": "New & Views (Hotels) 22 November 2019",
"post_content_short": "Our regular update on the world of hotels and their loyalty programs. Best Western sneaks in a points devaluation - possibly related\r\n\tto WorldHotels | Hilton offers a new way to redeem points (but don't) | Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt all running points offers with\r\n\tdiscounts, but do they offer value?",
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"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.pointsnplaces.com\/news-views-and-faqs\/hotels\/22-nov-2019\/",
"post_date": "2019-11-22 06:30:00"
},
{
"post_id": "24",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "News and Views (Hotels) - 1 November 2019",
"post_content_short": "News & views on * IHG points promotion * Meliá hotels world’s most sustainable * Four Points Gatwick * Fairmont best Luxury Hotel brand *\r\nMore Hyatt\/SHL options",
"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.pointsnplaces.com\/media\/website_posts\/24\/melissa-walker-horn-UiwqmlDIdjo-unsplash.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.pointsnplaces.com\/news-views-and-faqs\/hotels\/1-nov-2019\/",
"post_date": "2019-11-01 05:05:00"
},
{
"post_id": "15",
"post_category_id": "2",
"post_title": "News and Views (Hotels) - 1 November 2019",
"post_content_short": "News & views on * IHG points promotion * Meliá hotels world’s most sustainable * Four Points Gatwick * Fairmont best Luxury Hotel brand *\r\nMore Hyatt\/SHL options",
"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.pointsnplaces.com\/media\/website_posts\/15\/mario-calvo-S_mEIfXRzIk-unsplash.jpg",
"post_content_type": "page",
"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.pointsnplaces.com\/news-views-and-faqs\/hotels\/1-nov-2019\/",
"post_date": "2019-11-01 04:35:00"
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