Hyatt Launches New Points Availability Tool
Now, here’s something that’s got folks buzzing and thinking, “Finally! About time Hyatt caught up with the needs of its loyal travelers.”
Hyatt’s New Award Availability Calendar Feature
Hold onto your hats because World of Hyatt has dropped a game-changing award calendar. This nifty tool lets you blitz through an entire year to find award availability at any hotel, and it’s ready to go on both the Hyatt website and the snazzy World of Hyatt mobile app.
Let’s rewind a bit. Before this stellar upgrade, Hyatt’s so-called points calendar was more of a teaser—it showed you whether a night was peak or off-peak in price, but didn’t actually confirm if you could nab an award room. Some might say it was a bit of a letdown.
So, what’s the big deal now? Well, start your points hunt at a hotel and you’ll be greeted with a page displaying both cash and points prices. If points aren’t an option for your chosen night, you’ll see “Points rates unavailable for selected dates.” No more guesswork!
Check Your Rates
By hitting the “VIEW RATES” button, you’ll seamlessly jump to this magical points calendar. And what a sight it is! Navigating this tool couldn’t be easier; you get the lowdown on both pricing and availability in a heartbeat.
Simple Navigation
Curious about this calendar during your search? Simply tap the “Points Calendar” link up top, and presto, you’re right where you need to be.
The Map Feature
Feeling adventurous? Pick a destination and let the map feature guide you. It flashes the lowest points rate available—or, if points are a no-go, it’ll show you what the cash price would be. How accommodating, right?
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I’m Happy to See World of Hyatt Introduce This!
Honestly, I’m ecstatic about World of Hyatt stepping up with this proper award availability calendar. It’s been conspicuously absent, especially considering Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy have been on this train for ages, not to mention the “shhh, don’t tell anyone” calendar that IHG One Rewards has.
Previously, Hyatt’s calendar was more of a confusion factory. Travelers would spot a points price, only to feel the sting of disappointment when no actual award room was available—just a theoretical price tag to taunt them.
We’ve witnessed all kinds of third-party tools emerging over time, designed to crack the code of award availability. Blame it on poor IT or, more cynically, on strategy. More transparency equals empowered members equals happier, points-redeeming globe-trotters. We’re all here for it!
Empowering the Traveler
This new tool isn’t just a fancy gadget; it’s a statement. Hyatt’s saying, “We get you, and we’re here to make your travel dreams happen.” Because if there’s one thing we love, it’s a loyalty program that truly listens to its members.
Bottom Line
With World of Hyatt’s sparkling new award availability calendar, you’ll be scouting points availability and pricing with ease over multiple months. It’s a far cry from the old, limited points calendar, and honestly, it’s about time this change came through.
Curious to hear your thoughts—what do you think of World of Hyatt’s shiny new award availability feature?