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World of Hyatt points still hold significant value, even with the upcoming category changes. Each February or March, World of Hyatt announces its annual category changes about a month before implementing them. Loyalists, including TPG writer Katie Genter, carefully examine the list to see if properties they love or hope to visit will soon require more or fewer points for a stay.
Each year, some travelers lament the decline of the World of Hyatt program after the category change announcement. However, as TPG director Carly Helfand said while discussing this year's changes, "Every year I notice at least one that I've enjoyed staying at that's getting cheaper, which also makes it a little more bearable. This time it's the Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa — it's a really good option in wine country. "
Like Carly, Genter also looks through the list to find appealing properties that will drop a category. Despite points costs having increased significantly over the years for some properties, she believes there's still plenty of value in redeeming Hyatt points.
