There have been numerous data points on Flyertalk forum and Facebook groups regarding an unadvertised World of Hyatt Fast Track challenge to achieve the top-tier Globalist status after just 20 nights.
Where it is being discussed
Information on this page were extracted from discussions in the following threads:
- Flyertalk forum
- Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group (private)
- World of Hyatt Facebook group (private)
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How to enroll
Enrollment seems to be quite challenging as members seem to have to talk to the “right person”.
Enrollment is free and you may need to do a little bit of work to be successfully enrolled and Hang Up Call Again (HUCA) if a Hyatt representative says that there is no such thing as a fast track offer at the moment.
Before getting in touch with Hyatt, be sure to prepare the following for verification and registration:
- World of Hyatt account number (sign up for free if you don’t have one)
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
To enroll, you can get in touch with Hyatt via the following channels:
- Hyatt’s customer service hotline at +1 800 544 9288
- Hyatt Concierge on Twitter
- My Hyatt Concierge via email, if you are an existing Globalist member who had at least 60 Elite nights in 2021
There are a few fast track challenge/promotion names to use while in touch with a Hyatt representative:
- Quick Qualify
- Globalist Challenge
- Fast Track Challenge
Fast track conditions
Once enrolled, you have to stay once (any no. of nights) to start a 90-day period to complete 20 nights. Nights from the first stay should count but reach out to Hyatt on Twitter just for a confirmation after your first stay.
There are also data points of Hyatt representatives sharing that the 20-night requirement has to be completed by 28 Feb 2023 (instead of 90 days). Again, reach out to Hyatt on Twitter after you have enrolled to double-check.
Award stays should count and it seems that existing Globalist members were able to enroll too, to have their status extended up till February 2024.
Is Globalist status worth it?
World of Hyatt Globalist status is probably the most consistent top-tier status from hotel loyalty programs when it comes to real-world benefits, especially if you travel in North America (where most Hiltons and Marriotts suck).
The status comes with the following key benefits:
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary Club Lounge access
- 4pm late check-out
- Room upgrades up to suites
- Guest of honor (book award stays for family/friends to experience your Globalist benefit)
Amazing award sweet spots
World of Hyatt has incredible “lower-end” sweet spots where you can redeem Hyatt points at a bargain. I recently stayed in Story Hotel Malmo at the price of a hostel and booked Andaz Abu Dhabi for just 6,500 points on Formula 1 weekend!
You do not have to be a Globalist member to book these Hyatt sweet spots but it will definitely make your bargain stay even sweeter.
Related: Sweet Spots: Best ways to redeem World of Hyatt points
Harder to get lifetime status
Although I am a Globalist member right now, there is one huge factor that leaves me unmotivated from trying to re-qualify for the status year after year. Unlike Marriott and Hilton, Hyatt only rewards its lifetime status to members who spend at least US$200,000 excluding taxes/fees.
But hey, if I can re-qualify for the status for just 20-nights a year, I would definitely keep it every year!
Marriott Bonvoy remains as my hotel loyalty program of choice because there is no spending requirement to be a lifetime Platinum member.
And arguably, it is more rewarding to be a Marriott Platinum/Titanium members in Asia than a Hyatt Globalist anywhere in the world. Check out some amazing hotel upgrades that I have received in Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
Related: Head-to-head: The best Hotel Loyalty Programs in 2022
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Bottom line
World of Hyatt is offering an unadvertised Fast Track offer to members and it may require a little of work to be successfully enrolled. Definitely worth a shot if you have a trip coming up!
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It’s mid Feb already, Is it too late to ask for Globalist fast track/challenge now? My current Globalist membership expires the end of this yr 🙁
Have u tried calling them ? It’s too early for me since my travel is in summer.
I got enrolled as a consolation after getting upset after one of their reps obviously lied to me about missing stays.
I called about the rules of the challenge. It’s pretty interesting.
After 4 stays = Discoverist
After 10 stays = Explorist
After 20 stays = Globalist
You start at 0 nights, no matter how many nights you have earned this year. Once enrolled.
After you check out of your first stay once enrolled. Your 90 days start.
The overall window ends no matter what,
February 28.
Stays earned by spend with the Hyatt credit card do not count.
Hope this helps!
Thank you for sharing!
I completed 21 nights in 90 days. My last night was a 7 night stay with the checkout date on my 90th day. Hyatt is saying my last stay will not count toward this challenge since I needed to check out before the 90th day! Using this argument, I could have checked out on my 6th night, made a separate reservation for the 7th night and qualified. I even called the Explorist line prior to my stay to confirm this would not be an issue. Terrible.
Oh dear, that is awful. Tried speaking with a different agent regarding this?
I called 10 times and none of them is offering fast track challenge etc!
Any tips?
Ahh that’s a pity. I am not sure why they are not doing fast track registrations any more. Thanks for sharing your experience!
My concierge also quoted the Feb date but when I suggested that might not be right she said 90 days. I think the Feb date isn’t correct.