Hyatt's Brands, Explained

27.10.2023 - 17:32 / skift.com / Mark Hoplamazian / Hyatt Hotels

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is a leading operator of hotels and all-inclusive resorts.

It runs more than 1,200 hotels and resorts, ranging from upscale to luxury, in dozens of countries. The business was founded in 1957 by the Pritzker family, and today it’s led by president and CEO Mark Hoplamazian.

Here’s a short rundown of Hyatt’s major brands.

Timeless Collection: Hyatt, Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Residence Club, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, UrCove

Boundless Collection: Alila, Andaz, Dream Hotels, Thompson Hotels, Hyatt Centric, Caption, Miraval

Independent Collection: The Unbound Collection, Destination, Jdv

Inclusive Collection: Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Zoetry, Secrets, Breathless, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid, Alua, Sunscape

Hyatt

Hyatt Take: “Hyatt hotels are smaller-sized properties conveniently located in diverse business and leisure areas.” 

Skift Take: Hyatt’s namesake brand is, as you’d expect, in competition with similar namesake brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, and Westin. The hotels are mainly located in India and the U.S, with a single outpost in Europe. They’re modern, with great business and meeting facilities, although you wouldn’t just find business types staying here. 

Park Hyatt

Hyatt Take: “Park Hyatt hotels and resorts offer refined residential-inspired luxury experiences in top-tier cultural destinations.”

Skift Take: Park Hyatt is a luxury brand in the world’s most important cities. The critical competition includes Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and Four Seasons. One of Hyatt’s oldest brands, it debuted in Chicago in 1980.

Grand Hyatt

Hyatt Take: “With striking architecture, expansive event spaces, and world-class food and beverage, Grand Hyatt hotels deliver elevated services in iconic destinations.”

Skift Take: Hyatt’s answer to InterContinental, Fairmont, JW Marriott, and Conrad’s luxury offerings, Grand Hyatt is a brand with a global presence. The brand is a regular award winner and has a high RevPAR. Regarding growth, China and Saudi Arabia appear key destinations, with new hotels in the pipeline for each.

Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Take: “Located in urban and resort destinations worldwide, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts feature world-class amenities and inviting accommodations.”

Skift Take: Hyatt Regency is one of Hyatt’s most far-reaching brands, with hotels in North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australasia. It also has a successful events and wedding operation alongside its hotel business.

Hyatt Residence Club

Hyatt Take: “Hyatt Residence Club is Hyatt’s vacation ownership brand providing members opportunities in regionally inspired and designed residential-style properties.” 

Skift Take: Hyatt’s