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Hyatt Hotels Corporation reports news on a hotel platform built around managed, franchised and owned properties across upscale, luxury, lifestyle, wellness, all-inclusive and extended-stay brands. Recurring updates include earnings releases, RevPAR and Net Package RevPAR trends, franchise and other fee performance, room growth, executed management and franchise contracts, and conditions affecting its distribution segment.
Company announcements also cover brand and property additions across names such as Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Regency, Miraval Resorts & Spas, Caption by Hyatt and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Other recurring themes include World of Hyatt loyalty initiatives, developer and management relationships, resort and wellness programming, and geographic expansion in U.S. and international hotel markets.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) has announced a significant leadership change in its executive team. Kristin Oliver will succeed Malaika Myers as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective May 12, 2025, as Myers retires after seven years with the company.
Oliver brings 15 years of HR leadership experience from major consumer brands including HanesBrands, Walgreens, Chico's, and Walmart. She will oversee Hyatt's global HR strategy from the company's Chicago headquarters.
Under Myers' leadership, Hyatt's RiseHY program, aimed at providing opportunities for youth, is approaching its target of 10,000 hires. The company currently manages over 1,400 hotels and properties across 79 countries under various brands including Park Hyatt, Alila, Miraval, and numerous others within its Luxury, Lifestyle, Inclusive, Classics, and Essentials portfolios.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) has launched its first Hyatt Studios hotel in Mobile, Alabama, marking the debut of its upper-midscale extended stay brand. The Hyatt Studios Mobile / Tillmans Corner, which soft-opened in February, features 122 studio apartment-style suites with fully equipped kitchens and modern amenities.
The property, located less than 10 miles from Mobile International Airport, offers convenient access to downtown attractions and corporate offices. Hyatt Studios plans significant expansion with 40 more hotels expected by 2027. The brand is part of Hyatt's Essentials Portfolio and includes features like free fiber internet, EV charging stations, 24/7 Market, Free Grab 'n' Go Breakfast, and a 24-hour Fitness Studio.
Developer 3H Group is advancing additional Hyatt Studios projects in Huntsville, Alabama and Jacksonville, Florida. The Mobile location is currently offering a grand opening promotion of 15% off for bookings made by May 30, 2025.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) has announced the opening of TOOR Hotel, a new upscale lifestyle hotel in Toronto's Garden District, marking the second JdV by Hyatt hotel in the city and third in Canada. The hotel features 232 guestrooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offering city and lake views.
Located at 203 Jarvis Street, TOOR Hotel provides easy access to cultural landmarks and the Financial District. The property includes the French-inspired Muse Bistro + Bar, multiple event spaces including a 2,715-square-foot 14th-floor terrace, and a state-of-the-art fitness studio with Peloton equipment.
Owned and managed by Manga Hotel Group, TOOR Hotel is accepting reservations for stays from April 3, 2025. The hotel is offering a -time promotion of 20% off qualifying stays or $100 food and beverage credit for minimum 2-night bookings.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) has announced that Hotel X Toronto will join the Destination by Hyatt brand, marking the brand's first entry into Canada. The 404-room luxury lakefront urban resort features a year-round heated rooftop pool, Canada's first Guerlain Spa, and a 90,000-square-foot athletic club called 10XTO.
The hotel, part of Hyatt's Classics portfolio, offers unique amenities including a curated art gallery, 250-seat cinema, private screening room, and multiple dining venues. With 60,000 square feet of flexible event space and beautifully landscaped gardens, the property emphasizes wellness and sustainability. This expansion represents Hyatt's significant growth in Canada, where the company has quintupled its brand presence over the last decade.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results release for Thursday, May 1, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT on the same day.
Investors can access the call through a simultaneous webcast on the company's investor relations website (investors.hyatt.com), which will remain available for 90 days. Alternatively, participants can join via phone using provided U.S. and International toll numbers with Conference ID: 2303828.
A replay of the call will be accessible for one week starting May 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) has expanded its presence in New Orleans with two properties joining the World of Hyatt loyalty program. Maison Métier, a 67-room luxury property housed in a historic 1908 building, has joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, while The Barnett, a 234-room hotel, has become part of JdV by Hyatt.
Both properties, managed by HRI Hospitality, are located adjacent to each other in the Warehouse Arts District of downtown New Orleans, offering convenient access to the French Quarter. Maison Métier features a salon-style bar partnering with Paris-based Quixotic Projects, while The Barnett maintains its culinary venues including an Italian restaurant, rooftop and pool bar, music venue, and Seaworthy restaurant.
As part of the World of Hyatt program, members can earn points on stays and receive up to 10% savings with Member Rate or 15% with Member Rate Advance Purchase when booking at least 7 days ahead.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) has announced the formation of its Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board, assembling industry experts to enhance the company's holistic wellbeing offerings, with an initial focus on meetings and events innovation. The initiative aims to strengthen Hyatt's Together by Hyatt event philosophy through expert-led wellness experiences.
The program includes distinctive offerings across select properties such as yoga sessions, mindful breaks, and culinary experiences. Notable features include the Sleep at Hyatt program and collaborations with platforms like Headspace, MasterClass, and Peloton. The company is also launching special meeting offers valid through December 31, 2025, including up to 5% off master bills and complimentary amenities.
The advisory board includes prominent figures such as Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, Ally Love, David Stewart, Deepak Chopra, IN-Q, Dr. John Scott, and Juliet Funt, bringing diverse expertise in mental health, fitness, longevity, and wellness.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) has announced the pricing of its public offering of senior notes, consisting of two tranches: $500 million in notes due 2028 with a 5.050% fixed annual rate, and $500 million in notes due 2032 with a 5.750% fixed annual rate. The offering is expected to close on March 26, 2025.
The proceeds will partially fund the $2.6 billion Playa Hotels & Resorts acquisition. Hyatt plans to finance the entire acquisition through new debt, combining these notes' proceeds with a senior unsecured delayed draw term loan facility. The offering's completion isn't contingent on the Playa acquisition, and vice versa.
BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, and Wells Fargo Securities are serving as joint book-running managers for the offering, which is being made under a shelf registration statement filed with the SEC on August 30, 2023.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) announced the renaming of its Strategic Partner award to The Corry Oakes Strategic Partner Award at its 2025 Americas Owners Conference at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. The award honors OTO Development's co-founder and CEO who passed away in 2022.
The conference, themed 'Business is Personal,' presented several awards including two new categories: Purpose & Care and Operational Excellence. Parks Hospitality Holdings received the inaugural Corry Oakes Strategic Partner Award for their role in expanding Hyatt's portfolio in Mexico, with upcoming projects including Park Hyatt Cancun and Grand Hyatt Mexico Santa Fe.
Notable awards included:
- Purpose & Care Award to Host Hotels & Resorts for their support during the 2023 Maui wildfires
- Developer of the Year to Extell Development for Grand Hyatt Deer Valley
- Best New Property awards to Thompson Houston and several other properties
- Best Conversion recognition for Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort's $115 million transformation
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) has announced significant leadership changes as part of its evolution toward a more brand-focused enterprise. Marc Jacheet will join as Group President of Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) effective March 17, 2025, with full transition by July 1, 2025. Jacheet brings 25+ years of management experience from luxury brands like De Beers and Louis Vuitton.
Javier Águila, current EAME leader, will become Chief Growth Officer and President of Inclusive Collection effective July 1, 2025, overseeing Hyatt's development strategy and transactions. Jim Chu, current Chief Growth Officer, will transition to Head of Owner Relations.
These changes align with Hyatt's strategy to focus on five distinct brand portfolios: Lifestyle, Luxury, Inclusive, Classics, and Essentials. As of December 31, 2024, Hyatt's portfolio included more than 1,400 hotels and properties across 79 countries.