# Hyatt

> Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is a Chicago-headquartered global hospitality company operating and franchising hotels, resorts, all-inclusive properties, vacation, residential, loyalty, travel-distribution, and destination-management businesses.

Company page on Leadbay: https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/company/hyatt.com · loaded 2026-10-28

## At a glance

- Website: https://hyatt.com
- Team based in: Chicago (hyatt.com and 1 more)
- Founded: 1957 (hyatt.com and 1 more)
- Industry: Hospitality
- Employees: 84297 (employees and founders, investors not counted; hyatt.com and 1 more)
- Total funding: $6B (hyatt.com and 1 more)
- Seen in its site's code: Atlassian (TXT atlassian-domain-verification), DocuSign (TXT docusign=) (read 2026-10-30)

## What it sells, to whom

- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is a Chicago-headquartered global hospitality company operating and franchising hotels, resorts, all-inclusive properties, vacation, residential, loyalty, travel-distribution, and destination-management businesses. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm), [investors.hyatt.com](https://investors.hyatt.com/news/investor-news/news-details/2026/Hyatt-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Results/default.aspx))

## Why it stands out

- Competes with: Marriott International, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Accor, Airbnb, Vrbo, Cruise-line operators, Online travel and distribution platforms including Google and Alibaba ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))

## Products and services

- Hotels and resorts ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))
- All-inclusive resorts ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))
- Timeshare, fractional, residential, and vacation units ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))
- World of Hyatt loyalty program ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))
- ALG Vacations ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))
- Mr & Mrs Smith distribution platform ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))
- Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt short-term rental platform ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))
- Amstar DMC destination-management services ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))
- Trisept Solutions technology and distribution services ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))
- **Five brand portfolios**: Luxury, Lifestyle, Inclusive, Classics, and Essentials ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))

## Customers and markets

- **Customers**: Leisure travelers, Business travelers, Travel agencies and tour operators, Vacation-membership customers, Hotel and resort guests, Hotel owners and developers seeking management, franchise, and hotel-services agreements ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))
- **Markets**: United States: more than 300 submarkets identified as owner white space; strong 2025 signings and conversion opportunities. ([newsroom.hyatt.com](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/Q2-2026-Earnings-Release?asPDF=1), [newsroom.hyatt.com](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/news-releases?item=124836), [newsroom.hyatt.com](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/1-26-2026-RecordPipeline))
- **Markets**: Greater China/Chinese Mainland: Hyatt Select expansion with Dossen and a growing Essentials pipeline. ([newsroom.hyatt.com](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/Q2-2026-Earnings-Release?asPDF=1), [newsroom.hyatt.com](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/news-releases?item=124836), [newsroom.hyatt.com](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/1-26-2026-RecordPipeline))

## Team

- Mark Hoplamazian, Chairman, President & CEO
- Joan Bottarini, Chief Financial Officer
- Mark Vondrasek, Chief Commercial Officer
- Tyronne Stoudemire, VP of Diversity
- Roy (Yi) Luo, Regional Vice President, Talent – Asia Pacific
- Nathan Goodman Jr, Vice President of Sales and Marketing - Hyatt/Dream Hotels
- Lydia Zuurbier, Regional Vice President Human Resources - South
- Salva Sendra Garcia, Chef ejecutivo
- Kristin Oliver, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Amit Sondhi, Chief Enginer

## Latest news

- 2026-02-12 · [Stockwatch](https://www.stockwatch.com/News/Item/U-b20260212984481-U!H-20260212/U/H) (stockwatch.com)

## Where to find more

- [This page in Markdown, for agents](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/company/hyatt.com.md)

## Decision makers

- [Mark Hoplamazian](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/mark-hoplamazian--hyatt.com.md), Chairman, President & CEO
- [Joan Bottarini](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/joan-bottarini--hyatt.com.md), Chief Financial Officer
- [Mark Vondrasek](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/mark-vondrasek--hyatt.com.md), Chief Commercial Officer
- [Tyronne Stoudemire](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/tyronne-stoudemire--hyatt.com.md), VP of Diversity
- [Roy (Yi) Luo](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/roy-yi-luo--hyatt.com.md), Regional Vice President, Talent – Asia Pacific
- [Nathan Goodman Jr](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/nathan-goodman-jr--hyatt.com.md), Vice President of Sales and Marketing - Hyatt/Dream Hotels
- [Lydia Zuurbier](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/lydia-zuurbier--hyatt.com.md), Regional Vice President Human Resources - South

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## Best angle

2026-10-22 · News: Last week, colleagues from more than 40 countries joined our Hyatt EAME Town Hall, broadcast live from Park Hyatt London River Thames. We welcomed colleagues from our UK hotels and offices in … (1 source)

## Best way in

- Message on X: The company's own account

## Signals: what happened

- 2026-10-22 · News: Last week, colleagues from more than 40 countries joined our Hyatt EAME Town Hall, broadcast live from Park Hyatt London River Thames. We welcomed colleagues from our UK hotels and offices in … (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hyatt-eame_inahyattworld-hyatteame-activity-7519038608960364544-9vgl))
- 2026-10-19 · News: Some opportunities are about managing social media. This one is about shaping what comes next. 🌎💙 (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/katiecasey7_hyattcareers-worldofhyatt-activity-7518077063543697408-xMCq))
- 2026-10-10 · News: We’re proud to celebrate the many Hyatt hotels recognized in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hyatt_were-proud-to-celebrate-the-many-hyatt-hotels-activity-7514739566658887680-uuFk))
- 2026-10-09 · News: 💙 At caring for people so they can be their best starts with caring for our colleagues’ wellbeing. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hyatt_hyatt-careconnectsus-inahyattworld-activity-7514391748027252736-UiTj))
- 2026-10-06 · News: The future of meetings is more personalized, more intentional, more connected. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hyatt_join-hyatt-at-imex-america-activity-7513274116498722816-93IW))
- 2026-10-05 · News: We’re creating more ways for owners to bring Hyatt brands to market amid elevated construction and capital costs. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hyatt-development-americas_hyatt-hoteldevelopment-hospitality-activity-7512941525236903937-nKKV))
- 2026-07-30 · News: Hyatt (2 sources: [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000025/h-20260630.htm), [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyatt))
- 2026-05-28 · Fundraising: This morning, Hyatt hosted its 2026 Investor Day, outlining the company’s competitive advantages and its differentiated premium positioning. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hyatt_this-morning-hyatt-hosted-its-2026-investor-activity-7465839115830181888-GGhp))
- 2026-04-30 · News: Hyatt Hotels Corp Form 8-K filed April 30, 2026 (1 source: [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000013/h-20260430.htm))
- 2026-04-01 · News: Hyatt is proud to be one of the longest-recognized hospitality companies on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list, a reflection of our sustained focus on cultivating a purpose-driven culture. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hyatt_fortune-100-best-companies-to-work-for-2026-activity-7445146831522803712-Ux_I))
- 2026-02-13 · News: Hyatt Hotels Corp Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025 (1 source: [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm))
- 2026-02-12 · News: Stockwatch (1 source: [stockwatch.com](https://www.stockwatch.com/News/Item/U-b20260212984481-U!H-20260212/U/H))

## Working on now

- Fee-led global growth: Hyatt reported an approximately 154,000-room executed management/franchise pipeline and guided to approximately 6% 2026 net rooms growth.
- Owner-focused expansion: new financing solutions, efficient new-build prototypes, and conversion-focused brands are aimed at more than 300 U.S. submarkets and other white-space markets.
- Asia-Pacific expansion: Greater China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam remain priorities; Hyatt Select is being developed across the Chinese Mainland with Dossen.
- Vietnam: six Wink properties joined Unscripted by Hyatt, taking Hyatt’s Vietnam portfolio from four to ten hotels; Wink Hanoi Westlake is planned for late 2026.
- Americas luxury growth: Mexico is a central focus, with Park Hyatt Riviera Maya expected by year-end 2026, Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco planned for spring 2027, and additional luxury/all-inclusive openings.
- Brand and loyalty integration: The Standard, Brussels joined World of Hyatt, becoming Hyatt’s first hotel in Belgium.
- Japan: Hyatt and Kiraku are developing the Atona ryokan concept; Kappo Atona is planned for Kyoto in autumn 2026, with further ryokans planned in Oita and Hokkaido from 2028.

From: [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/Q2-2026-Earnings-Release?asPDF=1), [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/news-releases?item=124836), [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/Hyatts-Luxury-Portfolio-Builds-Momentum-Across-the-Americas), [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/060126-Unscripted-by-Hyatt-Brand-Debuts-Globally-with-Wink-Joining-World-of-Hyatt), [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/Hyatt_Announces_Master_Franchise_Agreement_with_Dossen_Group_to_Debut_Hyatt_Select_Brand_in_the_Chinese_Mainland), [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/standardbrussels)

## Summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a global hospitality company headquartered in Chicago that manages, franchises, and licenses a diverse portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, inclusive, classic, and essential hotel brands [1][2]. It sells hospitality services, including hotel stays, all-inclusive resort experiences, vacation units, and destination management services, to business and leisure travelers worldwide [1]. Its competitors include other major hospitality chains, cruise lines, independent hotel operators, and online platforms like Airbnb and Google [1]. As of October 2026, Hyatt is focused on expanding its global pipeline, recently announcing new financing solutions and record growth in Canada and new properties in New York and Rome [2][3].

[1]: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817426000007/h-20251231.htm "h-20251231"
[2]: https://newsroom.hyatt.com/news-releases?item=124836 "Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases"
[3]: https://newsroom.hyatt.com/news-releases "Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases"
[4]: https://s203.q4cdn.com/249399152/files/doc_presentations/2026/2026-Hyatt-Investor-Day-Presentation_vFinal.pdf "INVESTOR DAY 2026"
[5]: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817425000111/h-20250930.htm "h-20250930"
[6]: https://investors.hyatt.com/news/investor-news/news-details/2025/Hyatt-Reports-Third-Quarter-2025-Results/default.aspx "Hyatt Hotels Corporation - Hyatt Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results"
[7]: https://s203.q4cdn.com/249399152/files/doc_financials/2024/q4/H-10-K-12-31-24-FINAL.pdf "H 10-K 12.31.24"
[8]: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468174/000146817425000009/h-20241231.htm "h-20241231"

## Sources

- [Hyatt](https://hyatt.com)
- [Company record, via Exa](https://hyatt.com/)
- [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/Q2-2026-Earnings-Release?asPDF=1)
- [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/Hyatts-Luxury-Portfolio-Builds-Momentum-Across-the-Americas)
- [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/060126-Unscripted-by-Hyatt-Brand-Debuts-Globally-with-Wink-Joining-World-of-Hyatt)
- [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/Hyatt_Announces_Master_Franchise_Agreement_with_Dossen_Group_to_Debut_Hyatt_Select_Brand_in_the_Chinese_Mainland)
- [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/standardbrussels)
- [Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases](https://newsroom.hyatt.com/102925-New-Restaurant-Concept-Kappo-Atona-to-Debut-in-Kyoto-Japan-in-Autumn-2026)