Hyatt to Expand Footprint in Asia-Pacific by End of 2020 - 21 New Luxury Hotels & Resorts Planned

Hyatt is expected to boost its luxury portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region by more than 25% by the end of 2020. With 21 new luxury hotels and resorts slated to open by the end of next year, this expansion will see the introduction of seven Park Hyatt branded properties.

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Choose 5,000 World of Hyatt Points or 20% Additional Discount with Hyatt's New Best Rate Guarantee

Hyatt has now enhanced their Best Rate Guarantee program to offer members the opportunity to pick 5,000 World of Hyatt Points over a 20% discount. Effective immediately, members can now file for a Best Rate Guarantee and choose between getting an additional 20% off or 5,000 World of Hyatt Bonus Points (which will typically cost USD 120 to purchase) when it is approved. Remember, these additional benefits are on top of your newly-matched room rate.

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4th Night Free at Hyatt Regency Properties - Book by 11 May 2019, Stay by 15 May 2019

If you are planning for a quick getaway (and an affordable one too), you may receive the 4th night free for all eligible stays between now and 15 May 2019 at all participating Hyatt Regency properties. While the properties under this brand may not be luxurious, I have had plenty of good experiences across some of these properties (including the Hyatt Regency Tokyo and the Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa.

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World of Hyatt Members Can Earn and Redeem Points at Thompson Hotels (28 Mar) and Joie de Vivre (15 May) - Alila and Destination Hotels by End 2019

Last year, Hyatt announced that it would be acquiring Two Roads Hospitality - the lifestyle hotel management company owns luxury lifestyle and boutique brands like Alila Hotels & Resorts, Joie de Vivre Hotels, Thompson Hotels, Destination Hotels and tommie. Starting from 28 March 2019, World of Hyatt members will be able to earn and redeem points (as well as enjoy in-hotel benefits) at eight participating Thompson Hotels for eligible stays.

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Hotel Review: Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai (King Bed Deluxe) - First Andaz Property in Asia

It is definitely worth noting that the Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai is the first Andaz-branded property to open in Asia and it located in an iconic entertainment area of downtown Shanghai. Even though the official check-in time at the property is 3:00PM, I did not face any trouble getting a room assigned to me at approximately 2:00PM. In fact, the hotel actually accorded me with an upgrade into a King Bed Deluxe (much like a Junior Suite and you will see why later) since I was celebrating my birthday there.

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