It finally happened — after 15(ish) years of being pretty loyal to World of Hyatt, I’ve finally earned Globalist status for life.
Continue reading: I Finally Earned Lifetime Hyatt Globalist Status!
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Congrats! I'm at 920K...I could probably pump in the needed amount to get to lifetime in another year but I'm thinking to take it slower...perhaps spend $4K annually over 3 years
Congrats Ben, especially for someone who doesn't have employer to foot the bill.
As Marriott continues to devalue their elite, and a lot of my Hyatt stays are points I see no reason to go out of way to persuade any hotel group lifetime elite level. I'll just let it flow unless taking a job requiring biz trips.
It's little bit of sad Hyatt doesn't give incentive for credit card users for lifetime status, eg. base point on Chase cards (even with a cap or lower accumulat rate)
I'm getting there! According to my calculations, I figure I'll make it two months after my 89th birthday, and then I'll
Congratulations on your achievement.
And thank you very much for staying true to your principle.
For some certain bloggers, they would make sure 'the peanut gallery' would get a show of their life. Fireworks, parade, Champagne, Presidential suite, a signed note from every CxO, rare photo op, presentation ceremony etc.
Congrats! Hyatt is the only loyalty program I still go out of my way to maintain a status with. I am still quite far away from this milestone though 🙂
Congratulations!
Now you can stay at Hyatt Places and say no thanks to luxurious spa treatments!
Simping over corporate loyalty is such late stage capitalism honestly
Be a free agent instead of on a hamster wheel
@ Lee my guess is that OMAAT or some other name DBA OMAAT is an LLC (hence the employer who foots the bill)
It's the one Lifetime status that actually does give. You will enjoy it and it does come with nuanced extra recognition and upgrades compared with standard Globalist. You are taken far more seriously in many of the properties, especially in Europe and Asia. As an example just last week I was at PH Milan and when checking out mentioned I was heading to the new Hyatt Unbound in Biarritz. When I arrived there the GM greeted me and mentioned that they had received a call from Milan that I was coming there today and, given they are a new Hyatt property Milan wanted to make sure they extended to me the best possible for my stay. They brought me up to the Royal Suite and I was treated like a King for three days. To see that level of attention (Milan calling them and Hotel du Palais actually following through without my even knowing before) is truly a testament to how good Hyatt trains its properties to take care of their most loyal customers.
Ben, congratulations. I truly hope it translates into benefits that are actually delivered. As you know, this is not always the case. Best of luck.
The difference between LTGB and GB is huge to say the least. The VIP level on the opera system is also different.
The treatment at least here in Asia is way way way better as LTGB. You will at least be greeted by FO manager or guest relations manager. U will never need suite upgrade certificate anymore.
Welcome amenities goes from cheap wine to fine champagne and small fruit plates to huge platters.
Upgrades will 90% go beyond standard suites. Executive suites and diplomat suites are the norm.
The same thing happened to me coming from PH Zurich to PH Milan. Zurich called in advance of my arrival. I am not a life time globalist though
Congratulations, Lucky! Welcome to the ranks.
I didn’t get anything special during my lifetime-qualifying stay at Andaz Maui. You know, the property that plays games with WOH award availability!
Congrats.
And if Hyatt corp is reading this, let's allow those with 1000 nights to earn Lifetime status too.
Check your monthly Hyatt statement that they email you. It’s at the top. I don’t believe it’s anywhere on the site or app. You can also call.
It seems strange to be celebrating how loyal you've been to a corporation. I feel like Hyatt should be congratulated instead.
That particular Dan is Swedish/ American not Finnish.
Having visited both countries several times and enjoyed myself pretty much throughout every trip I'm not stupid enough to enter into a debate on which country is better. I concede that I'm stupid, but there are limits to it
Whilst we're all free to hold our own opinions. I will say I'm a little confused about those on the 'blah why bother chasing X status'. I mean the whole meaning for this place existing is, in a large part at least, to cover, discuss, debate, inform and guide people regarding earning miles/ points. The reason for doing so being that it earns one some form of status/ recognition from companies that gets you as a consumer a Little something back in return.
As I said. Those holding aforementioned view are welcome to do so. It just seems 'strange' ( for want of a better word).
Well done @ben it's a notable achievement and one you should be proud of if the mood takes you or just relax knowing it's in the bank going forward
Welcome to the club and congratulations: Lifetime is as close as you can get to Courtesy Card treatment.
I don’t understand the belittling of the peanut gallery - I liked the humbler version of you better.
As someone who should be familiar with The Game you should know that recognition only starts when you have the status and not while you getting over the line.
As Lifetime member you will receive even more and better upgrades and each property will be very well aware that you are a CIP (Commercially Important Client) who has spent 200,000 USD on Hyatt. You will notice the difference when giving feedback and interacting with management as they don’t have to figure out how loyal you are but know for sure.
Some over-entitled people might see less of a difference but you will see it will take you a lot less effort to tell everyone how important you are.
Congratulations!
Lifetime Globalist should get free Executive Platinum on AA lolz
@Lucky congrats on your lifetime status. I hope that Hyatt maintains the exclusivity. I stayed 1000 nights in Hiltons, including some awful ones to get to lifetime Diamond, only to have Hilton start giving out Diamond to people getting the f***ing credit card! Hotels see no difference between a CC diamond, an earned diamond and a lifetime diamond -- in spite of the published benefits. The other day I was upgraded to a "superior" room at the WA in DC and I think that's the best upgrade I've had as a lifetime Diamond!
Meanwhile to your other point, I was, like you, working towards Marriott's top lifetime status when they merged the program with Starwood and gave us only one shot at lifetime Titanium. I was too far away so now, I've got lifetime Platinum, a status that is also being handed out on an annual basis for getting a credit card. If I want titanium I have to stay on the annual hamster wheel. I do find value in my ten confirmed upgrades but had 109 nights this year and came up short on Ambassador by $1500 and find that while I can use my confirmed upgrades, those are the only ones I receive.
I've long wanted to move to Hyatt, but I just stay in too many second (and third and fourth) tier cities (Idaho Falls, Pasco, WA anyone?) that are outside the Hyatt footprint.
So, no way to get off the hamster wheel as long as I have a job where I have to stay in small cities at the government rate... but not really feeling the love.
Congratulations on your lifetime globalist status. I am Lifetime Marriott Titanium and have stayed at Marriott less since obtaining it. Kind of by accident but, I have been getting better corporate rates from Hilton and IHG. Hyatt has never been in my food group because they don't have enough hotels in rural Merica.
Does anyone know if point stays count towards lifetime globalist status?
I have been unable to confirm it .
It took me 15 years to achieve Lifetime Globalist.. as per my calculations i should be there by early 2024... i am also Lifetime Titanium Marriott... with Marriott i did not see any difference when i became Lifetime though. But i think the thrill of getting there is part of the fun.
However, Hyatt is by far my favorite prigramme.. they really treat you like a king most of the time... Paul
I received Lifetime Globalist after 5 years as Courtesy Card Member. My guess is when Covid shut down travel I was downgraded. Under Courtesy Card I went out of my way to stay at Hyatts. Courtesy gave you access to amazing suits. I do enjoy the Hyatt Globalist perks but honestly now stay about 30% at other brands since I dont feel obligated to keep up the stays with Hyatt. Amex Platinum gives you upgrades same as Globalist tier so if the hotel is better in that location I drop the Hyatt.