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#31 This week on Rewarding Routes, we're breaking down the biggest Hyatt news in years the World of Hyatt award chart overhaul. In this episode, we're talking about what's changing in May 2026 and what it means for anyone using Hyatt points for Japan travel. We'll break down the new five-tier pricing system, discuss how the changes hit peak travel seasons like cherry blossom and Golden Week the hardest, and share a real example using our upcoming Hyatt Place Kyoto stay to show exactly what these changes cost in points.
Tune in to learn how to protect your points value before May, identify when the new chart actually works in your favor, and make smarter booking decisions for your Japan trips going forward.
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By John Diaz#31 This week on Rewarding Routes, we're breaking down the biggest Hyatt news in years the World of Hyatt award chart overhaul. In this episode, we're talking about what's changing in May 2026 and what it means for anyone using Hyatt points for Japan travel. We'll break down the new five-tier pricing system, discuss how the changes hit peak travel seasons like cherry blossom and Golden Week the hardest, and share a real example using our upcoming Hyatt Place Kyoto stay to show exactly what these changes cost in points.
Tune in to learn how to protect your points value before May, identify when the new chart actually works in your favor, and make smarter booking decisions for your Japan trips going forward.
What You'll Learn from This Episode
Featured on the Show
Rewarding Routes Stan Store
→ https://stan.store/rewardingroutes
Instagram
→ https://www.instagram.com/rewardingroutes/
Email
→ [email protected]