How to Get More Out of Your Travel Budget

A new World of Hyatt survey, conducted by Talker Research, finds 70% of U.S. respondents aged 18 to 65 feel pressure to make vacations “worth the money,” with 74% saying travel rewards make spending feel more worthwhile. The share is even higher among younger travelers: 84% of Gen Z and 77% of Millennials. Nearly 4 in 10 respondents spend three or more hours researching destinations. The feature argues that rewards credit cards can help stretch budgets: it cites that 53% of annual travelers who use credit cards would travel more if lodging were partially covered by points, and 36% would take trips they otherwise would not. It details the World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase, including earning rates and up to 75,000 Bonus Points through Aug. 20, 2026.