Hyatt Goes Full Marriott? Citi's SAD Devaluation — Plus Bilt Jumps to #1

Hyatt may be ending free parking and resort fee waivers for Globalists — and there's a new elite tier above Globalist potentially on the way. Meanwhile, Citi is cutting the ThankYou to Choice Hotels transfer rate by 25% on April 19th. And Mark is trying to figure out if he's even making it to Bermuda with JFK TSA chaos threatening the whole spring break trip.

What we cover:

• Hyatt survey: new elite tier above Globalist — plus possible end to free parking and resort fee waivers
• Is Hyatt becoming the next Marriott? Shawn weighs in
• Citi ThankYou to Choice Hotels: 25% devaluation hitting April 19
• Bilt Red Day (April 1): Wyndham added as transfer partner with a 100–125% bonus
• Wyndham program: all-inclusives, Choice Hotels overlap and real value
• Wells Fargo Autograph still transfers 1:2 to Choice
• Points currency rankings: Bilt #1, Chase falling to #4
• Mark's Bermuda spring break and the stress of TSA chaos at JFK
• Updated: complete guide to credit card application rules by bank

Episode Guide:

• 0:00 - Welcome to MTM Travel
• 0:20 - Mark's Bermuda Spring Break + TSA Chaos at JFK
• 5:42 - Hyatt Survey: New Elite Tier Above Globalist?
• 7:00 - Could Hyatt End Free Parking & Resort Fee Waivers?
• 12:17 - Bilt Rent Day: Wyndham Added as Transfer Partner
• 15:07 - Wyndham, Choice Hotels & Citi ThankYou 25% Devaluation
• 18:54 - Wells Fargo Autograph & Points Currency Rankings
• 22:37 - Complete Credit Card Application Rules Guide

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