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World of Hyatt Elite Status Shortcuts: Corporate Fast Track, Leveraging AA Status, and More

If you want to earn World of Hyatt elite status this year, you could stay the minimum number of nights or rack up the necessary base points to earn it, but you don't necessarily have to. In fact, it's possible to qualify for Hyatt elite status without stepping foot on a Hyatt property. Here are three ways to earn Hyatt elite status this year without booking and completing stays.

Got American Airlines Elite Status? Register for Complimentary World of Hyatt Status

Hyatt and American Airlines launched a new round of elite-status fast track match-challenges. This time around, AAdvantage elites members have the opportunity to match to get elite status in the World of Hyatt program. Then, you can challenge to keep that status through February 2026 by completing qualifying activities. However, you'll need to register by October 31, 2024 to take advantage of this year's offer.

12 Best Hyatt Redemptions Under 12,000 Points Per Night Yielding Over 4 Cents Per Point

World of Hyatt's simple award chart is easily a favorite of many an award traveler. And for travelers operating with a budget, several Category 1-4 properties offer attractive off-peak rates combined with an enticing cent per point value. In other words, Hyatt has a lot of options to stretch your points. Here are the top 12 best-value Hyatt properties you can book for 12,000 points or less.

Hyatt Releases Further Details on Hyatt Studios: First Locations, Brand Explorer & Reduced Earnings

Hyatt Studios is the newest hotel brand to join the ranks of other extended-stay properties, with the first built-from-scratch locations originally scheduled to open by the end of 2024. However, that date has been pushed back, though other updates on Hyatt Studios include some positives and negatives, as well as details on the first two locations of this new brand and how it will participate in the World of Hyatt program.

Hyatt Announces ATONA Brand, Hints It Could Count Towards Brand Explorer

If you've seen the moves World of Hyatt has been making over the past year — growing and adding properties and collections to its portfolio — yet another addition shouldn't come as a surprise. Over this past weekend, Hyatt announced plans to open three ATONA-branded ryokans in Japan in 2026. Here's what we know about Hyatt's newest brand addition and some insight on whether stays at ATONA properties will count towards the fan-favorite Brand Explorer perk.