We've said it for years now: Points travelers will find the "crown jewel of redemptions" at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. From the saltwater lagoon and whopping 150-foot waterslide to a wide ...

For example, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is moving from Category 7 to Category 8, putting it out of reach for most free night certificates. The Grand Hyatt Tokyo is also moving to Category 8.

High-end hotels, such as the openings of Park Hyatt London River Thames and Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, were key to driving Hyatt’s development pipeline to a record 138,000 rooms in the fourth quarter.

Notable openings included Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina, Park Hyatt London River Thames, Thompson Palm Springs, and nine UrCove properties. As of December 31 ...