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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.
Grand Hyatt announces significant global expansion with over 10 new hotels planned through 2027, following recent openings in Deer Valley, Barcelona, and Kuwait. The expansion includes notable properties in Grand Cayman, Cancun, Jaipur, Los Cabos, St. Lucia, and Bangalore. Several existing properties are undergoing major renovations, including a $64 million transformation of Grand Hyatt Indian Wells and a $115 million upgrade of Grand Hyatt Scottsdale. The brand focuses on delivering luxury experiences with dramatic architecture, expansive facilities, and world-class amenities in key leisure and business markets.
Trinity Investments, along with Oaktree Capital Management and Partners Group, has acquired The Standard, London, a luxury lifestyle hotel featuring 266 rooms and suites. Located in King's Cross, the hotel occupies the Brutalist-style Camden Town Hall Annexe building and includes six food and beverage venues. This acquisition follows Hyatt's recent purchase of Standard International, which includes The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotel brands. The deal marks Trinity's second European asset, with the firm investing over €550 million in European hotels, establishing itself as a leading acquirer of single asset hotels in Europe in 2024.
World of Hyatt and Headspace have launched a new exclusive video series, 'Headspace's Science Behind Sleep,' available in nearly 400 Hyatt hotels and the Headspace app from November 14. The five-episode series, filmed at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, features tips from Headspace's meditation expert Dora Kamau and sleep expert Dr. Aric Prather. The initiative responds to a survey showing three-in-four consumers prioritize sleep quality while traveling. Episodes cover topics like jet lag management, bedtime routines, dietary choices, night-time wake-ups, and morning sunlight benefits.
Hyatt Hotels announced plans to open Hotel La Compañía del Valle in Valle de Anton, Panama, in early 2025. The property will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt as an art and wellness house, featuring a unique sculpture park with 200 pieces. Located 50 miles west of its sister hotel, the property will offer 70 rooms and suites, an 18,000 sq.ft. spa, and various outdoor activities. The hotel, situated 2,000 ft. above sea level in an extinct volcanic crater, will include three distinctive dining concepts and meeting spaces. The development marks the first international-branded hotel in Panama's countryside.
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort has completed a $115 million property-wide renovation, marking the first Grand Hyatt in Arizona. The former Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch now features 496 updated accommodations, including 18 luxury Casitas and the ultra-luxe Gainey House. The renovation includes six new dining experiences led by celebrity chef Richard Blais, a 2.5-acre pool complex with 10 swimming pools, an upgraded Spa Avania, and expanded meeting spaces. The resort will debut a new 24,000-square-foot Arizona Ballroom in January 2025, bringing the total function space to 90,000 square feet.
Hyatt Hotels reported solid Q3 2024 results with Net Income of $471 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $275 million. System-wide hotels RevPAR increased 3.0% compared to 2023. The company's pipeline reached a record of approximately 135,000 rooms, growing 10% year-over-year. World of Hyatt membership expanded to 51 million members, up 22%. The company completed its 2021 asset-disposition commitment, acquired Standard International, and announced plans for a joint venture to manage Bahia Principe hotels. Full-year 2024 guidance projects Net Income between $1,400-$1,450 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $1,100-$1,120 million.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) announced plans to form a 50/50 strategic joint venture with Grupo Piñero to manage Bahia Principe-branded hotels and resorts. The venture will expand Hyatt's all-inclusive room portfolio by approximately 30%, adding 23 resorts with over 12,000 rooms across the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, and Spain. Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts will join Hyatt's Inclusive Collection, with current CEO Julio Pérez leading the management company and Encarna Piñero serving as Chairman of the Board. The asset-light venture will be headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, with Grupo Piñero planning to use transaction proceeds to enhance existing Bahia Principe resorts.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo, marking the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in the Caribbean. Located in the Ensanche Piantini neighborhood, the hotel features 130 guestrooms and suites with modern design inspired by Dominican artist Thimo Pimentel. The property includes four dining venues, 12,976 square feet of event space, a rooftop pool, and a 24-hour fitness center.
The hotel's design showcases local culture through art installations and ceramic pieces, while offering amenities like 55" HDTVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. World of Hyatt members can earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying stays from October 24 to January 31, 2025.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) announces the A Taste of Thompson Chef Series, an innovative content and dining series featuring renowned chefs Ludo Lefebvre, Quentin Garcia, and Enrique Olvera at Thompson Hotels properties. The series offers a glimpse into the chefs' lives and culinary journeys through YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook content, culminating in exclusive ticketed dining experiences from December 2024 to early 2025.
Each chef will host a unique event: Lefebvre at Thompson Denver (Dec 10, 2024), Garcia at Thompson Palm Springs (Jan 15, 2025), and Olvera at The Cape, A Thompson Hotel (early 2025). The series is part of Thompson Hotels' Culture Lives Here platform, aiming to showcase authentic culinary culture and provide guests with intimate access to world-class chefs shaping the culinary landscape.
World of Hyatt and Peloton have announced a collaboration that allows World of Hyatt members to earn points for completing Peloton workouts at 700+ participating Hyatt hotels worldwide. Members can earn 100 Bonus Points per completed workout on up to 10 qualifying workouts of at least 20 minutes per month, with the potential to earn up to 12,000 Bonus Points per year. This initiative makes World of Hyatt the first loyalty program to reward members for Peloton workouts on property globally.
The collaboration also offers special benefits for World of Hyatt Credit Cardmembers, including 2X Bonus Points per $1 USD spent on Peloton equipment and subscriptions. Additionally, World of Hyatt members can enjoy discounts on Peloton equipment and extended free trials for the Peloton App One Membership. The partnership aims to enhance guests' wellbeing routines while traveling and provide more opportunities to earn points towards future bookings, upgrades, and experiences.