Hyatt's Double Devaluation Hurts: Why Globalist May Not Be Worth It Plus A Look At Alternatives

Episode Description Hyatt used to be the easy button for a lot of points and miles travelers. Transfer Chase points, book Hyatt, chase Globalist and enjoy the perks. That strategy is getting harder to defend after Hyatt's five-tier award chart and another round of category changes. In this episode Shawn and Mark talk through the real cost of Hyatt's latest moves, why Globalist status may not pencil out the way it used to, and how hotel loyalty strategy changes when no single program deserves all of your stays. Episode Guide 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:21 Hyatt's latest changes hit hard 3:23 The low-end value disappears 5:02 Hyatt grows up and shifts priorities 6:02 Is Globalist still worth chasing? 8:29 Why being a free agent makes more sense now 11:20 Goodbye to the category one gems 13:06 Chase points, free night certificates and Hyatt bright spots 15:31 Building a new hotel strategy beyond Hyatt 18:44 Breaking the Hyatt habit 20:25 Guest of Honor and milestone rewards 21:21 What other programs offer that Hyatt does not 23:28 The properties that really hurt Links Travel Freely Miles to Memories MTM Travel on YouTube Hyatt Category Changes - https://milestomemories.com/hyatt-reveals-hotel-category-changes-for-2026/ Is Hyatt Status Worth It? https://milestomemories.com/is-hyatt-globalist-status-worth-it/ Life After Hyatt - https://milestomemories.com/my-favorite-hotel-programs/