In early 2021 Hilton announced that for properties in the U.S. the free breakfast benefit would be replaced with a food & beverage credit temporarily, in late 2021 it was extended with increased amounts until the end of 2022. There was a rumor in early 2022 that this was a permanent change.
Hilton has now made changes to the terms & conditions to allow this to be a global change, rather than a U.S. specific change. Terms now state:
Qualification for all on-property Hilton Honors benefits, including complimentary Internet and MyWay benefits such as complimentary snacks and beverages, complimentary continental breakfast OR a Daily Food & Beverage Credit (varies by brand and region)
Previously they stated:
Qualification for all on-property Hilton Honors benefits, including complimentary Internet and MyWay benefits such as complimentary snacks and beverages, complimentary continental breakfast (All Inclusive hotels, hotels with Executive Lounges, and non-U.S. only), Daily Food & Beverage Credit (U.S. only , when guest does not have access to Executive Lounge)
I think this change was always permanent and meant to be global but Hilton wanted to see what impact it had before making the changes permanent.
Hat tip to LoyaltyLobby
