Last week, Hyatt quietly closed on its $2.6bn acquisition of the remaining stake in Playa Hotels & Resorts, a move that’s flown somewhat under the radar but has outsized implications for the luxury all-inclusive space. If you blinked, you...
Sad Report: Hyatt Outsources Call Center, Fires US Phone Support Agents
Hyatt has reportedly terminated hundreds of its remaining US-based call center agents, moving their jobs to El Salvador and the Philippines. That explains a recent call to make a date change to a reservation that left me scratching my...
Review: Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong
Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong Review As much as I love the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, this hotel was only $140/night and I found that too good of a deal to pass up. Furthermore, I did not arrive...
Sneak Peek At The Thompson Miami Beach (Opens Fall 2025)
I was invited to a behind the scenes sneak peek at the glorious new Thompson Miami Beach, and it looks amazing – even under construction. Address: 1685 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Google Maps Link Under Construction In...
Hyatt’s New Award Gifting Rule Just Made My Life Harder…
World of Hyatt is limiting the gifting of awards, a move that will adversely impact me, but does make sense considering the ease in which these awards are transferable. World Of Hyatt Restricts Unlimited Gifting Of Awards Hyatt is...
Review: Hôtel Wallace Paris (Hyatt – Mr. & Mrs. Smith)
I spent two nights in Paris at Hôtel Wallace, a Mrs. & Mrs. Smith property and part of the World of Hyatt program. Here’s the review in a nutshell: this is a hotel that you sleep in…not a hotel...
Standard Hotel Sunsets “Secret Agent” – Privé Move Imminent?
The Standard International was purchased by Hyatt and recently announced the discontinuation of its Secret Agent program, is a move to Privé imminent? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Review: Park Hyatt Marrakech
After years of anticipation and delay, the Park Hyatt Marrakech opened to guests in 2024. I spent two nights at the property just days after it opened and loved the beautiful common areas, delicious food, and the excellent service...
Hyatt Looks To “Crazy Rich Asians” For Growth
Hyatt is targetting those “Crazy Rich Asians” (my words, not Hyatt’s) for growth as it sees expanding opportunities in Asia spanning from India to Japan. Hyatt Looks East To Asia For Growth In the final quarter of 2024, the...
Review: Hyatt Place Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
My family enjoyed a quick but pleasant overnight stay at the Hyatt Place Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport before our early morning flight on Air France. Hyatt Place Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport Review With an 8:00 pm arrival...
Final Call: 2025 World Of Hyatt Category Changes
Redemption rates are changing (and mostly going up) tomorrow, March 25, 2025, in two different programs…it’s your last call to reserve Hyatt properties at prevailing World of Hyatt rates and your last chance to redeem United Airlines awards via...
Hyatt Luxury Resort In California Bans Children – But Is It Legal?
A popular luxury resort in the Hyatt chain has just banned children under the age of 18 from its property. But is it legal? Alila Marea Beach Resort Bans Children Under 18 The Alila Marea Beach Resort is a...
Hyatt Posts Another Strong Quarter, Buys Playa Resorts
Hyatt Hotels posted another strong quarter and full year filled with acquisitions in 2024, only to announce yet another acquisition of Playa Resorts. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Review: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, Illinois
I’ve made several recent trips to Chicago and my go-to hotel has been the Hyatt Regency Deerfield. It’s nothing fancy, but does the job and is quite convenient to the northern suburbs of Chicagoland. Hyatt Regency Deerfield Review My...
Hey Hyatt Globalists, Do You Add Gratuity To Your Free Breakfast?
A question to my readers who are World of Hyatt Globalist members, do you add gratuity when signing your breakfast bill even though gratuity is included? Hyatt Globalist Breakfast Gratuity: Do You Add It? For years, I’ve added gratuity...
No-Brainer: 5 Reasons The World Of Hyatt Credit Card Is Worth Keeping In Your Wallet
I’m a big fan of the World of Hyatt Credit Card and this is one of the few hotel credit cards that makes sense whether you are loyal to Hyatt or not. It’s a card that, when used correctly,...
Review: Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch
Yes, there are better hotels in St. Louis, but I thought the Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch served its purpose well and was quite convenient with friendly service and a nice gym. Hyatt Regency St. Louis At...
Review: Hyatt House Bentonville – Rogers, Arkansas
I was warned about this property, chose to ignore the warning, and understood why I was warned to avoid the Hyatt House Bentonville – Rogers. But you know something? It wasn’t bad at all and there was one redeeming...
Review: Fordson Hotel (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
The Fordson Hotel in Oklahoma City is another great hotel in the Hyatt Unbound Collection. My family enjoyed a very nice one-night stay. Fordson Hotel Review Oklahoma City – Hyatt Unbound Collection At $142/night, the hotel was cheap and...
Review: Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa
My family ended 2024 and began 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. It’s an aging property, but has aged gracefully and we greatly enjoyed our stay. World of Hyatt Globalist...
