Hyatt Hotels Corp. has expanded its World of Hyatt loyalty alliance with Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Since launching the partnership in November 2018, the number of participating SLH hotels has increased by 500 percent and now includes more than 300 of SLH's 500 properties, with more slated to join the program in 2020. Also since the launch, World of Hyatt members have 27 new countries where they can earn and redeem points, including Sweden, Laos, Portugal, Kenya and New Zealand. Hyatt loyalty members must book through a Hyatt channel in order to access the partnership benefits.
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