World of Hyatt Partners with Under Canvas to Let Members Redeem Points

World of Hyatt announced a formal alliance with Under Canvas that allows members to earn and redeem World of Hyatt points at Under Canvas and ULUM outdoor resorts, and to book stays through Hyatt channels for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The partnership explicitly brings ULUM Moab into the program and makes select Under Canvas camps available through Hyatt booking pathways.

Matt Gaghen, Chief Executive Officer of Under Canvas, framed the scale and locations in the announcement: “Under Canvas is the leading outdoor resort company in the United States, with 13 locations outside of national parks and adventurous destinations such as Acadia, Glacier, Moab, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion,” and he added, “We’re looking forward to welcoming World of Hyatt members to our beautiful, safari-inspired camps so that they can experience true comfort in nature in these amazing destinations. This exciting collaboration with Hyatt will further our goal of connecting more people with extraordinary places, people, and the planet by enhancing access to the outdoors.”

Sources cited a list of Under Canvas and ULUM locations by name. One passage enumerated North Yellowstone–Paradise Valley and West Yellowstone in Montana; Glacier in Montana; Moab and Zion in Utah; Lake Powell–Grand Staircase and Bryce Canyon in Utah; Mount Rushmore in South Dakota; Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee; Grand Canyon in Arizona; and Acadia in Maine, and noted Under Canvas Yosemite in California as set to open May 2025. Other reporting repeatedly used a 13-location count, including explicit references to the new ULUM Moab; the supplied materials record both the 11-location listing and the 13-location assertions without resolving the discrepancy.

Guest experience and programming are spelled out in the announcement materials: the properties offer safari-inspired tents with indoor luxuries, nightly campfires with s’mores, board games, yoga, kids’ activities, and food and beverage programs described as “wholesome and nutritious food and beverage options through innovative menus that embrace seasonality and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.” Newsroom copy specified that these Under Canvas and ULUM resorts offer World of Hyatt members “some of the most sought-after and curated luxury outdoor experiences,” and confirmed bookings through World of Hyatt for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

Sustainability and low-impact design were highlighted as program differentiators. The camps include eco-design measures such as pull-chain showers, low-flow toilets, rechargeable battery pack chargers, and low-level lighting, and multiple sources describe five “Grand Circle” camps across Utah and Arizona as the first-ever DarkSky-certified resorts, committed to reducing light pollution and protecting the night sky.

Hyatt framed the move as part of its luxury expansion and broader distribution strategy. Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt Chief Commercial Officer, said, “Travelers are looking for new and unique experiences to reconnect with nature in off-the-beaten-path locations. By adding these luxury outdoor camps to World of Hyatt, we are bringing more memorable travel experiences for our guests and members.” He added, “Hyatt offers one of the fastest-growing luxury portfolios globally and with the inclusion of these incredible Under Canvas camps in World of Hyatt, we continue to double down on this focus and bring immense value to our rapidly growing member base.” The announcement also noted that select Under Canvas camps and ULUM Moab were integrated into the Mr & Mrs Smith booking platform following an initial Mr & Mrs Smith integration of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels into World of Hyatt.

The published materials did not include specific point-earning rates, redemption charts, nightly rates, or which properties will be available immediately versus later rollouts; those operational details remain to be confirmed by Hyatt and Under Canvas. For members planning trips to Acadia, Glacier, Moab, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, or the Grand Circle camps, the partnership establishes practical new options to use and earn World of Hyatt points at upscale glamping properties, with Under Canvas Yosemite slated for a May 2025 opening.