Hyatt Hotels Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) reported mixed Q2 2025 results with notable operational and strategic developments. The company saw system-wide RevPAR growth of 1.6% and significant net rooms growth of 11.8% compared to Q2 2024. While posting a net loss of $3 million, Hyatt achieved gross fees of $301 million, up 9.5% year-over-year.

Key highlights include the completion of the $2.6 billion Playa Hotels Acquisition and a subsequent agreement to sell the acquired real estate portfolio for $2.0 billion. The company's full-year 2025 outlook projects Adjusted EBITDA between $1,085-$1,130 million and plans to return approximately $300 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) has announced the debut of its JdV by Hyatt brand in the Caribbean with the opening of Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana. Located in Punta Cana's El Cortecito neighborhood, the hotel features 66 guestrooms and is situated just steps from Los Corales Beach.

The property offers guests access to amenities including a signature restaurant, Ambar Fusion Cuisine, two bars, a 24-hour fitness center, and a pool. Business facilities include two boardrooms accommodating 12-16 people. Guests can purchase all-inclusive day passes to neighboring Hyatt resorts - $60 USD for Secrets Royal Beach and $50 USD for Dreams Royal Beach.

World of Hyatt members can earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying stays from July 2 to September 30, 2025. This opening expands Hyatt's presence to 20 resorts in Punta Cana.

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced plans to introduce its luxury Park Hyatt brand to Vancouver in 2026. The former Shangri-La Vancouver, now operating as Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni, will undergo a multi-million-dollar transformation before joining the Park Hyatt portfolio.

The 119-room property, located in Vancouver's tallest building, offers views of the harbor, coastal mountains, and cityscape. The hotel features the Michelin-recommended restaurant Carlino, which specializes in northern Italian cuisine. The property is situated at 1128 West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver's luxury shopping district.

This development marks the first Park Hyatt hotel in Vancouver and the fifth Hyatt hotel in British Columbia. The hotel is currently integrated into the World of Hyatt program, allowing members to earn and redeem points for eligible stays. Upon completion, it will join Park Hyatt Toronto as the brand's second Canadian luxury property, strengthening Hyatt's presence in Canada's premium urban markets.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced a definitive agreement to sell Playa's owned real estate portfolio to Tortuga Resorts for $2.0 billion, with potential for an additional $143 million earnout based on operating performance. The portfolio, which Hyatt acquired on June 17, 2025, includes 15 all-inclusive resort properties across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica.

As part of the transaction, Hyatt will enter into 50-year management agreements for 13 of the 15 properties with Tortuga, while retaining $200 million in preferred equity. Following the sale, Hyatt's net purchase price for Playa's asset-light management business will be approximately $555 million. The company projects stabilized Adjusted EBITDA of $60 to $65 million by 2027.

The transaction, expected to close before the end of 2025, aligns with Hyatt's asset-light strategy and will require regulatory approval in Mexico. Proceeds will be used to repay the delayed draw term loan used for the Playa acquisition, with pro forma net leverage expected to maintain investment-grade credit profile thresholds.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results release for Thursday, August 7, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT the same day to discuss the results.

Investors can access the conference call through a simultaneous webcast on the company's investor relations website at investors.hyatt.com, where the recording will be available for 90 days. Alternatively, participants can join via phone using U.S. Toll-Free (800.715.9871) or International (646.307.1963) numbers with Conference ID 2303828.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has completed the acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA), acquiring 15 all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Eight of these properties were already operating as Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara resorts. The acquisition adds several premium beachfront properties to Hyatt's portfolio, including Secrets La Romana, Dreams La Romana, Dreams Rose Hall, Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen, and Sunscape Cancun. This move builds upon Hyatt's all-inclusive journey that began in 2013 with Playa, followed by the Apple Leisure Group acquisition in 2021 and a strategic joint venture with Grupo Piñero for Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts in 2024. The transaction strengthens Hyatt's position in the all-inclusive segment, combining Playa's management platform with Hyatt's global scale and brand strength.

The Wildbirch Hotel, the first JdV by Hyatt property in Alaska, has opened its doors in downtown Anchorage's Mushing District. This locally owned lifestyle hotel features 252 modern rooms and represents the city's first new lodging option in 20 years. The property includes signature restaurant Crimson led by Executive Chef La Mont Caldwell, Canteen Coffee Co. in the lobby, and The Undertap tasting room (opening fall 2025) in partnership with Midnight Sun Brewing Co. Notable amenities include an elevated outdoor deck with fire pits and mountain views, 5,200 square feet of event space, and Pan-American Latin-influenced dining. The hotel is owned by MASH, LLC, formed by former Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich and former State Revenue Commissioner Sheldon Fisher, and is operated by Springboard Hospitality. As part of the World of Hyatt loyalty program, members can earn and redeem points for stays and experiences.

World of Hyatt has partnered with Reese's Book Club to launch 'Camp Unwritten', a unique literary-themed glamping experience at Under Canvas and ULUM locations. The program features exclusive summer events from July to August 2025, including author meet-and-greets with bestsellers Alexene Farol Follmuth and Ally Condie. Members can enjoy curated book moments, luxury campfire settings, and outdoor adventures at locations like Columbia River Gorge and Great Smoky Mountains. Additional benefits include a complimentary Headspace subscription for June bookings, bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles (1 mile per $1 spent), and up to 35% off Avis car rentals. The initiative combines BookTok trends, experiential travel, and outdoor adventures to create immersive literary experiences for World of Hyatt members.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has successfully met the minimum condition in its tender offer to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. for $13.50 per share, valuing the deal at approximately $2.6 billion including $900 million of debt. The tender offer secured 101,891,119 shares (82.8% of outstanding shares), which combined with Hyatt's existing 12,143,621 shares represents 92.7% of Playa's outstanding shares. The subsequent offering period has commenced and will end on June 16, 2025, allowing remaining shareholders to tender their shares. Payment for validly tendered shares is expected around June 11, 2025. Playa's shares will be suspended from Nasdaq trading before market opening on June 16, 2025.