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 (NYSE: H) announced that Thomas J. Pritzker has retired as Executive Chairman effective immediately and will not seek re-election at the May 2026 Annual Meeting. Mark S. Hoplamazian, current CEO, has been appointed Chairman of the Board effective immediately. As of Dec 31, 2025, Hyatt operated >1,500 hotels in 83 countries.
Hyatt (NYSE: H) announced that Thomas J. Pritzker, 75, is retiring as Executive Chairman effective immediately and will not stand for reelection to the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Pritzker served as Executive Chairman since 2004 and said he will focus on family philanthropy and a science foundation.
He acknowledged past contact with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, expressed regret, and said Hyatt is in a strong, sustainable position for succession.
Hyatt (NYSE: H) added Seaview Hotel & Golf Club to its Destination by Hyatt brand on February 13, 2026, expanding in the Mid-Atlantic. The historic Galloway, New Jersey resort sits on 670 acres, offers 296 rooms, 16 suites, and 34,500 sq ft of meeting space.
The property includes two championship golf courses, indoor/outdoor pools, a fitness center, nature trails, and event capacity up to 1,000 guests, targeting leisure travelers, golfers, and meeting planners.
Hyatt (NYSE:H) and RLH Properties opened Alila Mayakoba, a 60-acre luxury resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya with 182 guestrooms, suites, and villas. The property — the first Alila in Latin America — features six dining venues, Spa Alila guided by Mayan traditions, and a Technogym fitness centre.
An Inaugural Stay Offer runs for reservations made by May 31, 2026 for stays through Dec 31, 2026 and includes round-trip airport transportation and signature wellbeing experiences.
Hyatt (NYSE: H) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results with mixed GAAP and strong adjusted metrics. Q4 RevPAR grew 4.0% and 2025 RevPAR grew 2.9%; Net Package RevPAR rose 8.3% in Q4 and 8.6% for 2025. Net income was $(20)m Q4 and $(52)m for 2025, while Adjusted Net Income was $126m Q4 and $209m for 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA was $292m Q4 and $1,159m for 2025. Gross fees were $307m Q4 and $1,198m for 2025. Net rooms grew 7.3% in 2025; pipeline was ~148,000 rooms (+7%). Balance sheet: $4.3bn total debt and $2.3bn total liquidity. Board declared $0.15/share Q1 2026 dividend.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) elected Joan Bottarini to its board of directors effective Jan. 26, 2026 and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share payable May 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 10, 2026. Bottarini joins with extensive finance leadership experience as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hyatt since 2018 and prior senior finance roles at Essex Property Trust and KPMG. The company noted this appointment as part of ongoing board succession and refreshment. General Mills also highlighted that it and its predecessor have paid uninterrupted dividends for 127 years.
Hyatt (NYSE: H) reported a record global development pipeline of approximately 148,000 rooms at year-end 2025, representing about 40% of its total room base and a 7% increase versus 2024. Growth was driven by demand across five brand portfolios and the World of Hyatt loyalty program with over 63 million members. Member engagement rose; members staying >50 nights increased 13% year-over-year, and members stay 62% more and spend 93% more than non-members. U.S. signings were the highest in five years, up 30% versus 2024, with 50% in new markets and >b>80% of U.S. pipeline as new builds. Regional growth highlights include Essentials pipeline in Greater China +50%, India signings +90%, and Indonesia +46%.
World of Hyatt (NYSE: H) is the official hospitality partner of the new Audi Revolut F1 Team, combining Hyatt’s global portfolio and loyalty program with Formula 1 hospitality offerings.
World of Hyatt members will gain access to paddock tours, driver meet-and-greets, private lounges, luxury weekend itineraries, and the ability to earn and redeem points for bespoke travel experiences around key Grand Prix events. Hyatt said participating properties will offer curated, limited-edition programs inspired by race weekends, with additional immersive programs coming soon.
Hyatt (NYSE: H) will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Thursday, February 12, 2026, before the U.S. market opens. A conference call will follow at 9:00 a.m. CT and will be available via simultaneous webcast at the company investor website. An archive of the webcast will be available for 90 days.
A live dial-in is available: U.S. toll-free 800.715.9871, international 646.307.1963, conference ID 2303828; participants should dial in at least 15 minutes early. A replay will be available for one week starting Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CT via U.S. toll-free 800.770.2030 and international 609.800.9909 (Conference ID 2303828).
Hyatt (NYSE: H) completed the sale of the Playa owned real estate portfolio to Tortuga for approximately $2.0 billion on December 30, 2025. Hyatt may receive up to an additional $143 million in earnout consideration and retained $200 million of preferred equity in Tortuga. The portfolio originally included 15 all-inclusive resorts across Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica; one property was sold earlier for $22 million.
Hyatt entered into 50-year management agreements for 13 of 14 properties and will use proceeds to repay the delayed draw term loan, aiming to keep pro forma net leverage consistent with investment-grade thresholds. Seven Jamaica resorts remain closed after Hurricane Melissa, expected to reopen by Q4 2026.