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Hyatt Signs Agreement with Royal Commission for AlUla to launch new Hyatt Place AlUla Hotel

News Desk 1 27/01/2025 0

Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in AlUla, Hyatt Place AlUla. Expected to open by end of 2025, the hotel will add a total of 215 keys to the Hyatt room portfolio

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HYATT CONTINUES BRAND-FOCUSED EVOLUTION WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF JAVIER ÁGUILA

News Desk 1 21/01/2025 0

Hyatt announced today the next step in its evolution toward a more brand-focused organisation: the appointment of Javier Águila as President, Inclusive Collection, effective March 1, 2025, in addition to his current role as Group President, EAME, overseeing Hyatt’s Europe, Africa and Middle East region. The appointment of a dedicated leader for Hyatt’s global all-inclusive

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Hyatt to open over 50 hotels globally in 2025

News Desk 2 13/12/2024 0

As luxury travel demand soars Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed an ambitious expansion plan, showcasing a pipeline of over 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels set to open globally by 2026. The announcement was made at the ILTM Cannes, the world’s premier luxury travel trade event. The surge in demand for luxury travel began in 2023 […]

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Hyatt and Grupo Piñero Announce Plans to Form Strategic Venture for Growth of Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts Brand

News Desk 1 03/11/2024 0

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans for affiliates of Hyatt and Grupo Piñeroto enter into a long-term asset-light strategic joint venture, headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, which will manage Bahia Principe-branded hotels and resorts and own the Bahia Principe brand. The 50/50 joint venture is expected to expand Hyatt’s all-inclusive

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Hyatt Completes Acquisition of Standard International and Its Iconic Hotel Brands

News Desk 1 03/10/2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the completed acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates ofpioneering lifestyle hospitality company Standard International, parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands. This acquisition enhances Hyatt’s leading position in the industry’s premier lifestyle segment, building on both Hyatt’s

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HYATT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR TWO HOTELS IN MAGNA, NEOM’S LUXURY COASTAL DESTINATION

News Desk 1 30/09/2024

Hyatt proudly announces plans for the debut of two Hyatt-branded hotels in Jaumur, one of Magna’s destinations, located on the coast of Gulf of Aqaba. Park Hyatt Jaumur and Andaz Jaumur Marinawill mark a significant milestone in the expansion of Hyatt’s brand presence within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and solidify its strategic collaboration with […]

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HYATT APPOINTS GENERAL MANAGERS FOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GRAND HYATT THE RED SEA AND MIRAVAL THE RED SEA

News Desk 1 28/08/2024

Hyatt is pleased to announce the appointment of two General Managers for the Hyatt branded hotels at The Red Sea Development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both set to open by the end of 2025.  Jean-Francois Durand has been appointed General Manager of Grand Hyatt The Red Sea – a luxury property with 430 […]

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HYATT APPOINTS STEPHEN ANSELL AS MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

News Desk 1 27/08/2024

Stephen Ansell is Hyatt’s new Managing Director in its fast-expanding Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. In his role, Stephen will oversee the MEA regional portfolio, currently comprising 38 hotels, more than 9,000 rooms, and eight brands spanning the luxurious Park Hyatt brand to the stunning Alila Hotels & Resorts and more. He will also […]

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Hyatt to Acquire Standard International and its Iconic Hotel Brands, The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels

News Desk 1 22/08/2024

Hyatt today announced the planned acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates ofpioneering lifestyle company Standard International, parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands. This move enhances Hyatt’s position as the leader in the industry’s premier lifestyle space, building on both its organic growth and a series of acquisitions that quintupled

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BUSINESS TRAVEL IS BACK, REVEALS HYATT

News Desk 2 17/07/2024

Hyatt has seen more than 13,500 meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) enquiries in the Middle East in Q1 2024, driven by evolving business travel preferences. Hyatt’s UAE properties accounted for more than 6,000 of these enquiries, amounting to an 8% growth year on year. The UAE also witnessed a 7% increase in business requests […]

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Hyatt Acquires the me and all hotels Brand

News Desk 2 01/07/2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to unlock growth in new European markets and build on Hyatt’s strong momentum in the region. This move builds on the successful strategic collaboration that Hyatt and Lindner entered into in […]

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FIRST HYATT HOTEL ANNOUNCED IN ZIMBABWE WITH THE OPENING OF HYATT REGENCY HARARE THE MEIKLES

News Desk 2 13/05/2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the first Hyatt hotel in Zimbabwe has opened with the opening of Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles, marking a significant milestone in the hospitality landscape of the country. The five-star property aims to offer an unmatched guest experience, combining elements of Zimbabwean hospitality with the Hyatt Regency brand’s signature

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Hyatt Announces more Than 50% of Growth will lean into Leisure in EAME

News Desk 2 07/05/2024

Hyatt today announces plans for scaled growth in the leisure space in Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EAME) underscored by a record year of deal signings in 2023. Hyatt’s global record pipeline of more than 127,000 rooms as of year-end 2023 is supported by a regional pipeline of more than 70 properties spanning Hyatt’s […]

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Hyatt Signs Agreement with Knowledge Economic City for Two New Hotels in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

News Desk 2 07/05/2024

Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) for two new Hyatt-branded hotels, Hyatt House Madinah KEC and Hyatt Centric Madinah KEC. Set to open in a highly anticipated development, Knowledge Economic City in Madinah, the properties will add a combined 576 keys to Hyatt’s portfolio […]

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World of Hyatt Elevates Luxury Portfolio

News Desk 2 29/04/2024

Hyatt announces that World of Hyatt is offering members new access to earn and redeem at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe with Mr & Mrs Smith, the luxury travel platform Hyatt acquired in 2023, now available for booking today. From glamping stays and boutique wellness […]

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5,700 opportunity youth joined Hyatt in the last five years

News Desk 2 18/04/2024

Hyatt has announced that, since introducing its RiseHY program in 2018, more than 5,700Opportunity Youth –meaning those from under-resourced communities, between the ages of 16 and 24–, have joined Hyatt or a Hyatt hotel. This marks a pivotal step toward Hyatt’s global commitment to hiring 10,000 Opportunity Youth by 2025. In the EAME region, 926 […]

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HYATT CELEBRATES WOMEN ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST

News Desk 1 12/03/2024

In the spirit of International Women’s Day, Hyatt celebrated its pioneering women leadership initiative, Women@Hyatt at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl with more than 120 dedicated female colleagues from across Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EAME) in attendance. Women@Hyatt is a global initiative designed to accelerate and increase