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It almost seemed too good to be true. Eligible nights from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020, counted toward elite-status qualification last year and this year. In addition, any nights completed between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2021, would count twice toward the newly-reduced requirements. And when you factor in the annual elite nights granted to holders of the World of Hyatt Credit Card, top-tier Globalist status was suddenly just a stone’s throw away for many. Sign-up for the TPG daily newsletter to get points and miles coverage like this delivered to your inbox. That’s the exact situation I found myself in as of mid-January. And after a short road trip to Savannah, I am now a newly-minted Globalist member with a pair of new free-night certificates to boot. ....
Feb 18, 2021 This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. We’re nearly two months into the new year, and many points and miles enthusiasts are already “mattress running.” In pre-pandemic times, mattress running, or staying at a hotel simply to earn or boost elite status, was something to consider in November or December, right at the end of the annual qualification period. now, 10 months before the end of the year, to maximize the lucrative limited-time promotions offered by Hyatt and Marriott. Both chains are awarding double elite-qualifying nights for stays from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28 and from Feb. 16 through April 27, respectively. ....
Feb 9, 2021 This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. From complimentary breakfast to late check-out and lounge access, loyalty to a hotel program can provide tremendous value. As such, most travelers focus on earning, maintaining and utilizing hotel elite status in one or two hotel loyalty programs. Before the coronavirus pandemic halted our travel, my husband and I lived out of hotels while traveling full-time as digital nomads. So, it may not surprise you to learn we hold mid to high tier status in more than six hotel loyalty programs. ....