How I leveraged Hyatt’s double elite nights promo to cinch Globalist status

06.09.2024 - 23:51 / thepointsguy.com

In the past, it felt like I was never targeted for the coolest frequent flyer or hotel loyalty promotions that were randomly handed out by the points and miles gods. Even my recent Amex Offers seemed skimpy in comparison to the cool deals many other TPGers reported. For whatever reason, the algorithms just weren't showing me the love.

But, my ship finally came in by way of two lucrative World of Hyatt promos. As I anticipate all of my elite qualifying nights and bonus points flowing into my account, I feel like Scrooge McDuck rolling around in a big ol' pile of money. People, it feels good!

Along with leveraging two World of Hyatt promotions as a fast track to securing Globalist status, my recent Hyatt getaways have also helped me:

When all is said and done, I will have visited five new-to-me hotels and three destinations, requalified for World of Hyatt Globalist with 20 elite qualifying nights added to my account, and earned more than 30,000 Hyatt points and more than 30,000 American AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points. Keep reading to find out how I did it.

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I couldn't believe my eyes when the registration email for this summer promotion landed in my inbox: Double elite qualifying nights, up to 10 nights, at any property in World of Hyatt's portfolio.

*Note that registration for this targeted promotional email ended on July 6.

Honestly, I'm not sure why Hyatt targeted me to receive this promotion. I was already on track to make Globalist again through February 2026. I normally earn elite status through a combination of stays and spending on my World of Hyatt Credit Card (earning two qualifying nights for every $5,000 spent) and World of Hyatt Business Credit Card (earning five qualifying nights for every $10,000 spent). I can only surmise that I have a spending profile that Hyatt wants to reward.

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I tend to use my earned points or Guest of Honor awards to book room nights for family and friends, thus introducing them to the World of Hyatt program. The last two family reunions I've planned and hosted were at Hyatt hotels (the Hyatt Regency Maui and Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere).

Even though I'm a Globalist and have access to suite upgrade awards, which confirm me into standard suites (pending availability) at booking, I also often pay cash for suites. I do this mostly for premium suites. If I want a specific room or suite, I just book it with cash. I'll earn points and can spend those at hotels where I don't have a specific room preference.

For hotels that don't accept suite upgrade awards, I often contact the reservations team via email to