Hyatt Puts a Cap on Gifting Awards
Alright folks, gather around for the latest chapter in the saga of World of Hyatt’s hotel awards. We’re talking about a new twist that sees a limit being put on gifting those precious awards. And honestly, who can blame them? A check on excessive generosity seems fair enough!
What’s the Deal with 10 Gifted Awards?
Picture this: you’ve collected a pile of awards thanks to your loyalty to Hyatt. Until now, you’ve been able to spread the wealth by gifting some of these rewards to fellow travelers. Want to throw a Suite Upgrade Award their way? Or maybe a Club Access Award, so they can snack on some posh cheese and crackers? Perhaps you just want to bestow upon them a Free Night Award to enjoy a place like Val Seny ski resort. It’s been a pretty sweet setup for member-to-friend perks sharing.
But here’s the kicker: starting June 7, 2025, Hyatt is putting the brakes on how much love you can receive in award form. You can now bask in the glory of only up to 10 gifted awards per year. Feel free to give away as much as you like, but if you’re a recipient, no crazy award hauls, I’m afraid.
As part of the updated guidelines, post-June 7, 2025, members will find there’s a ceiling: a grand total of ten gifted awards in any given year. But don’t get it twisted, you can still send out as many awards as your heart desires. So, the generosity faucet remains very much open.
Honestly, this seems like a practical move. Can you imagine living a life so filled with wanderlust that you receive more than 10 awards a year? And if you are, well, let’s just say you might not be entirely playing by the book.
In case you’re wondering, there’s no alteration to rules on transferring points to other members. So, your points party can still go strong under the usual guidelines.
Surprised, But Pleasantly So
Looking back to early 2024, it’s impressive Hyatt started letting members gift a wide range of awards to others. Perhaps it’s the cynic in me, but I expected a bit of chaos. You know, selling and trading these awards under the table and causing ripples. Yet here we are, with just a relatively mild restriction on the books. Call me amazed!
We’ve all seen how the black market for selling airline and hotel rewards thrives amongst bargain hunters. So the fact that Hyatt hasn’t gone full-throttle on clamping down with extra rules is, quite frankly, a pleasant revelation.
The Final Thoughts
Come June 2025, the World of Hyatt is ensuring members won’t be receiving more than 10 gifted awards per year. Looking at the broader picture, it seems unlikely most folks hit that threshold under honest circumstances, does it not? It’s rather reasonable, if you ask me. Just something to keep in mind as you plan those generous giveaways.
What do you think about Hyatt’s new limits on these gifted awards?