Hyatt Names Stephen Ho Group President, Asia Pacific; David Udell to Become Senior Advisor

Hyatt Hotels (H) named Stephen Ho Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027, succeeding David Udell in the role.

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Ho’s appointment takes effect January 1, 2027, following Udell’s retirement from his current role after more than four decades with Hyatt

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Stephen Ho will become Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027. David Udell, who has led the region since 2014, will retire from his current role effective December 31, 2026, and continue with Hyatt as a Senior Advisor focused on developing future hospitality leaders and supporting the company’s luxury ambitions.

Stephen Ho will become Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027.

Udell joined Hyatt in Singapore in 1982 as a corporate management trainee. His career included food and beverage leadership positions across Asia, serving as the first General Manager of Park Hyatt Tokyo and later as General Manager of Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, and regional and global operations roles. As Group President, Asia Pacific, he has helped expand the Park Hyatt brand across the region and advance Hyatt’s luxury business.

“David’s leadership has been instrumental in the tremendous growth of our Asia Pacific region and the commercial success Hyatt has achieved across its markets,” said Mark Hoplamazian, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt. “His strategic vision, deep relationships with owners and commitment to our colleagues and guests have strengthened our business and helped position us for continued growth. We are profoundly grateful for his more than four decades of contributions and delighted he will continue to support our teams as Senior Advisor.”

Ho brings more than 40 years of hospitality leadership experience and currently serves as President, Greater China & Growth, Asia Pacific. Before joining Hyatt in 2018, he served as President, Asia Pacific, for Starwood Hotels & Resorts and CEO, Greater China, for Marriott International. At Hyatt, he has led the Greater China business and supported the company’s growth priorities across Asia Pacific.

“I am honored to lead Hyatt’s Asia Pacific team, following David, who has set such a strong foundation for the region. With our great team and the momentum we’ve built, we’ll create new opportunities for our colleagues, owners, guests and communities,” said Ho. A successor for Ho's current role will be announced at a later date.

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of September 30, 2026, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 84 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX®, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid® Hotels & Resorts, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Unscripted by Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios®, Hyatt Select®, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith®, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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MEDIA CONTACTS
Franziska Weber
Hyatt
franziska.weber@hyatt.com

Lillian Zhang
Hyatt – ASPAC
Lillian.zhang@hyatt.com

Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation