India, Aug. 5 -- There are travellers who return to the same hotel every time they visit a city. They know where breakfast is served, which room overlooks the skyline, and exactly how long it takes to reach the airport. Then there are those who believe every journey deserves a different setting. A birthday calls for somewhere grand. A weekend with old friends needs generous spaces and long conversations over dinner. A city break is best experienced from the neighbourhood rather than the tourist district. A work trip often asks for efficiency over extravagance. The way we travel changes constantly. So why should every hotel experience remain the same?

That idea sits at the heart of the World of Hyatt Brand Explorer Award. More than a prog...