Hyatt held its investor day on Thursday and they shared that they are “targeting Germany and Spain” for cobrand credit cards and that they’re looking at the UK, Japan, and Mexico markets for cards as well.
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Marriott Wouldn’t Help After Wedding Guests Arrived To No AC, Exposed Wiring And Doors That Wouldn’t Lock
Wedding guests booked nearly $64,000 at a new Marriott-branded hotel after being promised it was ready. They arrived to no AC, exposed wiring, plumbing failures, sewer smells, and doors that would not lock — and Marriott corporate said it was the hotel’s problem.
Hyatt Now Lets Park Hyatt Sydney And Tokyo Pretend They’re Resorts To Dodge Elite Late Checkout
Park Hyatt Sydney and Park Hyatt Tokyo are classic city hotels, but Hyatt now lets them classify themselves as resorts — a designation that can let them dodge guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout for Globalists. That turns one of World of Hyatt’s most valuable elite benefits into something properties can sidestep at will.
California Hotel Clerk Sees Israeli Passports, Calls Guests ‘Zionist Baby Killers’ — Then Posts The Video Himself
A California hotel clerk saw Israeli passports at check-in, confronted the guests as “Zionists” and “baby killers,” filmed the exchange, and then posted it himself. The hotel says he no longer works there — but the video captures exactly why guests should not have to pass a political loyalty test to get a room.
Hyatt Just Made Free Nights Cost More — And Says Next Year Will Be Worse
Hyatt’s big award chart overhaul is now live, and members are already seeing free nights price up to 67% higher at some top hotels. But Hyatt itself warned that this year’s changes are only the setup: the new five-tier pricing structure is in place now, and the broader damage doesn’t hit until next year.
Hilton’s Summer Bonus Points Promo Can Be Worth Just $2 A Night — Or Less
Hilton used to rely on promotions to make Honors earning competitive. Now the points are worth less, the bonuses are smaller, and this summer’s offer can amount to just $2 a night — or less.
Marriott Elite Guests Asked To Bid For Suite Upgrades They’re Supposed To Get Free
Marriott elite upgrades are supposed to be a loyalty benefit. But hotels are increasingly turning better rooms and suites into auctions, asking even top-tier members to bid for upgrades they expected to receive free — and warning that dozens of other guests may already be competing for the same rooms.
Rove Miles Is Paying Bonuses On First Hotel Bookings — And Up To 15x On Shopping
Rove Miles is running a short-term promo that makes the program more interesting for both hotel bookings and shopping portal spend: bonus miles on first-time hotel reservations, up to 15x at select merchants, and transferable points that can move to partners like Japan Airlines, Air Canada, Air France KLM, Qatar, Lufthansa, and more. Rove can be useful for hotel bookings where you still earn hotel points and elite credit.
Marriott Let A Guest Check In To A Closed Hotel — And Its Reservation Guarantee Doesn’t Even Apply
A Marriott guest used mobile check-in, arrived at the Fairfield Inn East Hartford, and found the hotel closed — with other would-be guests standing in the parking lot too. And Marriott’s Ultimate Reservation Guarantee does not apply when the hotel is not open, which is exactly when guests need it most.
Hyatt Members Rushed To Book Free Nights Before Prices Jumped — Then The Website Melted Down
Hyatt told members they could still book free nights before the new award prices kicked in. Then, as members rushed to use points before the deadline, Hyatt’s website and app started failing — turning a devaluation into a rug pull.











