We’re all familiar with consumer travel loyalty programs—those that let you earn points for flights, hotel stays, car rentals, and more, which you can redeem for future travel. But did you know there are similar programs designed for businesses? These programs offer discounts and benefits to companies, often rewarding the employee responsible for booking travel with special perks when others use a corporate code. Consider it a win-win referral bonus for steering company travel toward a specific brand.
Historically, such programs catered to large businesses, but in recent years, they’ve expanded to accommodate smaller operations, including those with just a few employees or even solopreneurs. One example is the Hyatt Leverage program. While we often receive invitations to these programs through our business credit cards, I initially thought our travel volume wouldn’t justify joining. However, Hyatt invited me to the Hyatt Leverage program since we have the World of Hyatt Business card.
What Is Hyatt Leverage?
Hyatt Leverage is a corporate travel program that offers businesses, which don’t otherwise have an agreement with Hyatt access, to exclusive benefits and discounts on Hyatt stays. Hyatt also lets holders of the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card have access to the program. If you’re a cardholder, you can enroll in Hyatt Leverage even if your business does not meet the standard eligibility criteria.
According to the program terms, after joining, you must meet a minimum of 50 qualifying nights in the year immediately preceding the program year to remain eligible.
Key Benefits of Hyatt Leverage
Once you enroll in Hyatt Leverage, you’ll receive a unique corporate code specifically for your business. This code unlocks a variety of perks:
- Discounted Rates: Save up to 15% off the standard room rate at Hyatt properties worldwide. In many cases, these savings surpass those offered through AAA/CAA, member rates, and other standard promotions.
- Flexible Cancellation Policies: The Hyatt Leverage rate follows the same cancellation policies as standard rates, ensuring flexibility.
- Elite Benefits: Corporate rates are eligible for elite benefits, elite night credits, points, and any ongoing Hyatt promotions, just like regular Hyatt bookings.
- Bonus Points for Authorizing Officers: The primary account holder’s World of Hyatt account earns credits and bonus points for eligible stays.
- Tier-Qualifying Credits: You’ll earn 2 qualifying night credits toward tier status for every $5,000 spent (up to $150,000) in eligible room rates through Hyatt Leverage each year.
How to Sign Up
To join Hyatt Leverage, you must first be a World of Hyatt member. The enrollment process is straightforward:
- Log into your World of Hyatt account at the Hyatt Leverage website
- Provide your business details.
- Agree to the program terms.
- Receive your corporate code, which you’ll use to book discounted stays on the Hyatt website.
Are the Discounts Worth It?
To gauge the value of Hyatt Leverage, I compared its rates to standard member and AAA rates for a few properties. Here’s what I found:
| Property | Standard Rate | Member Rate | AAA Rate | Leverage Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL | $310 | $297 | $297 | $292 |
| The Driskill, Austin, TX | $402 | $395 | $395 | $358 |
| The Grayson, New York, NY | $541 | $516 | $516 | $476 |
In all three cases, the Hyatt Leverage rate offered the best non-prepaid rate, delivering tangible savings.
Final Thoughts
The Hyatt Leverage program is a compelling option for small businesses and freelancers who travel frequently. If you already have the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card, enrolling is a no-brainer, especially since the invitation comes with relaxed eligibility requirements.
Have you tried Hyatt Leverage or similar business travel programs? Share your experiences in the comments below!
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