Generally, no, you do not earn World of Hyatt base points or elite night credits when booking through "Online Travel Agencies" (OTAs) like Expedia, Orbitz, or Booking.com. In 2026, Hyatt’s terms of service remain strict: to earn points, a stay must be a "Qualifying Rate," which typically requires booking directly through Hyatt.com, the Hyatt app, or a traditional travel agent. When you book via Expedia, the hotel pays a significant commission to the site, so they withhold loyalty perks in exchange for the lower "wholesale" price you likely paid. Furthermore, you will usually not receive elite status benefits like free breakfast or late checkout on these third-party bookings. One rare exception in 2026 is if you use a "credit card portal" (like Chase Travel) that sometimes maps to direct booking systems, but for a standard Expedia transaction, your Hyatt account will remain stagnant. If you want the points, the best strategy is to find the lower price on Expedia and use the Hyatt Best Rate Guarantee to have them match it on their own site, which then secures your points and status perks.