Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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Care for people so they can be their best
Chicago-based global hospitality leader with 1,350+ properties in 69 countries, family-owned by the Pritzkers, focused on caring for people through luxury, lifestyle, and all-inclusive experiences.
About
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, commonly known as Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, is an American multinational hospitality company headquartered in Chicago's Riverside Plaza area. Founded in 1957 by Jay Pritzker with the purchase of a small motor lodge near Los Angeles International Airport, Hyatt has grown from family roots into a global leader managing and franchising luxury hotels, resorts, all-inclusive properties, and vacation experiences. Guided by its purpose to care for people so they can be their best, the company emphasizes a distinct guest experience where care is at the heart of operations, fostering connections among coworkers, guests, and communities. Hyatt's expansive portfolio spans more than 1,350 hotels and all-inclusive properties across 69 countries in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Strategic acquisitions have broadened its offerings, including AmeriSuites (rebranded as Hyatt Place) in 2004, Summerfield Suites (Hyatt House) in 2005, Two Roads Hospitality in 2018, Apple Leisure Group in 2021, Dream Hotel Group in 2023, and Standard International in 2024 for $150 million plus incentives. These moves have diversified Hyatt into upscale boutique, lifestyle, and all-inclusive segments, with a new dedicated lifestyle group formed under Standard International's leadership. What sets Hyatt apart is its family-managed heritage under the Pritzker family, commitment to personalized care, and agile expansion through targeted acquisitions that enhance portfolio breadth from business-oriented to lifestyle and leisure brands. Recent developments include the 2025 sale of its Playa Hotels & Resorts real estate portfolio for $1.98 billion, optimizing its asset-light model.
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Did you know?
- Founded in 1957 with a single motor lodge purchase near LAX, Hyatt is still managed by the Pritzker family.
- In 2024, Hyatt acquired Standard International, adding 21 hotels and 30+ future properties across boutique brands like The Standard and Bunkhouse.
- Hyatt operates in 69 countries with over 1,350 properties, spanning luxury resorts to all-inclusives.
- The company sold its Playa Hotels real estate portfolio in 2025 for $1.98 billion to focus on management and franchising.
- Hyatt's international expansion began in 1969, evolving through key acquisitions like Apple Leisure Group in 2021.