Hyatt’s Holiday Giving Back Focus Plus 31 Days of Giveaways – Day 17

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Tis the season to give and get holiday cards. Even businesses get into the act, and when it comes to large companies with millions of members the cards are usually electronic and sometimes videos.

Click here to watch the one from American Airlines, which included a gentle reminder that a very important part of the holidays is spending less time on electronic devices and more time interacting with loved ones.

The one I got from Hyatt Gold Passport this morning was especially heartwarming. The video itself was pretty, showing snow softly falling on different cities around the world. After the video ended though, there was the holiday greeting. Along with well-wishes for the season, it said that Hyatt was making a donation on my behalf to Youth Career Initiative which helps disadvantaged youth explore their career choices –

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Click here to watch Hyatt’s video.

Just about all big companies make contributions to charities but I really like how Hyatt has made giving back the focus of their message this year and made me feel like I was a part of it. Pretty cool, and I don’t think I’ve seen another company do quite the same.

To enter Magic of Miles’ contest today for a USPS box stuffed with travel-related goodies, leave a message on this post about Christmas cards. I’m curious who still sends out paper cards vs electronic, and have you given to a charity in someone’s name before? What do you think of Hyatt’s giving back holiday card?

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53 Comments

  1. I love to get cardsvin the mail. There is just something special about paper cards that you don’t get with email.

  2. Send a handful of paper cards every year. Also donate toys to a foundation that helps kids with cancer at our local hospitals. And give money to lots of environmental and animal groups at the end of the year as they get matching donations! Best time to do it!

  3. We don’t send cards, but do donate to charity in our children’s names, along with sending small personal gifts.

  4. I make a contribution to the New England Center for Arts & Technology on behalf of those I care about. NECAT helps those from disadvantaged backgrounds develop skills in the food service industry and then places them in restaurant and catering jobs throughout New England.

  5. I enjoy receiving holiday cards, especially when they have a personalized note, but although we talk about it my wife and I never get around to sending one out

  6. I’m from the Millennial Generation and still send out Holiday Cards! My friends close to age love receiving the snail mail. I also send postcards to friends and family to all the places I travel – I think it’s one of the best souvenirs to give people.

  7. i still send out paper. there’s something about paper.

    i have also donated to charity on behalf of another.

    and the hyatt approach is commendable for sure.

  8. I don’t send out cards anymore, but i have given charity in my deceased Mother’s name. Hyatt’s giving back card is an interesting approach.

  9. i dont send paper cards now, nothing against them or in favor of the ‘green’ op. just more hassle than a electronic card.

  10. We do not do the Christmas card thing…I always mean to but never get around to it. Instead of exchanging gifts, my family all puts a donation in a card and we deliver it to a family in need every year. I think Hyatt’s Giving-Back Card is great!

  11. I send out travel related photo cards each year. I have donated to a charity before on behalf of someone, but not for Christmas. I like Hyatt’s card and idea. My company does not send cards, electronic or paper, but due to our industry and client relationships it would not be expected.

  12. I still like to send paper cards during the holidays because it really has that personal touch. Sometimes if I have more time, I’ll even make my own.

  13. We send out some physical cards and make an effort to get together with many who we do not get to see during the rest of the year.

  14. Yes, we give to a charity that benefits Alzheimer’s Research. As we get older, more of us are being afflicted by this devastating disease.

  15. I don’t send paper cards anymore. I have donated to a charity in someone’s name. And I think Hyatt’s giving-back card is cool.

  16. No electronic cards for me. I do paper gift cards for each member on my team along with a handful of close friends and family.

  17. I still send out xmas cards even though it’s not environmentally friendly. E cards don’t seem as sincere. This year I asked my in laws to not buy me anything instead donate to my favorite dog rescue charity.

  18. I don’t send out paper Christmas cards anymore. I give to charity, but I haven’t given in someone’s name yet.

  19. Yes, I still send paper cards through the mail because I love receiving them! And yes, I do make charitable contributions in honor of loved ones, including my pets. I like to give it forward in honor of those who have given me so much.

  20. I still send out paper cards, but I do really like getting the travel-themed electronic ones from loyalty clubs – I’m a sucker for violins and pretty snow pictures. 🙂 I’ve never given to a charity in someone’s name before because I never know if the recipient will be happy with it or if they’ll be disappointed that they didn’t get a more tangible gift, but I might someday. If I did, I’d want it to be like Hyatt’s – the wording really makes the recipient feel like they were involved somehow and that’s just what I’d want.

  21. I don’t send out cards but i have given charity in someone’s name. I think hyatts giving back card is interesting.

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