Hyatt Hotels Corporation has added the Fordson Hotel in Oklahoma City to World of Hyatt and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. Fordson Hotel is housed in the former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant, which dates back more than a century. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We’re excited to welcome Fordson Hotel to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio and offer a  story-worthy stay option in Oklahoma City,” said Katie Johnson, global brand leader, Independent Collection, Hyatt. The Fordson Hotel building is the only historical landmark in Oklahoma City associated with a blue-collar industry. The property features a cultural civic center with art exhibitions, 135 guestrooms and suites and four on-property dining options. There is also an outdoor pool and fitness center, a steam room and sauna, along with a full-service spa. The property specializes in hosting professional and social events, from corporate meetings to wedding receptions. The Oklahoma City hotel has a total of 14,000 square feet of venue space. World of Hyatt members can save up to 10% with Member Rate or 15% with Member Rate Advance Purchase on bookings made at least seven in advance. 

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  In an illuminating discussion with Angelea Johnson, Business Development Manager of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection, the diverse array of offerings under the collection's umbrella comes to light. From catering to the uber-luxury market with Impressions by Secrets to providing a social, high-energy experience with Breathless, the collection aims to cater to various traveler preferences. Johnson highlights the forthcoming addition of Hyatt Vivid, promising unique, minimalist-oriented experiences. Through initiatives like the Confidant Collective portal and partnerships with Carlton 1, the collection empowers travel agents with resources to better understand and sell their products. This interview underscores the collection's commitment to offering unparalleled experiences and support to both travelers and agents alike.  

Currently in a $340 million hotel transformation, Las Vegas’ Rio Hotel & Casino has joined the World of Hyatt loyalty program hotel portfolio. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem points for qualifying stays at the Hyatt-affiliated hotel. Phase one of the Las Vegas hotel's two-phase renovation is expected to be completed this fall. At that time, the reimagined all-suite hotel will move into Hyatt's Independent Collection under the Destination by Hyatt brand. "We're proud to collaborate with Rio Hotel & Casino on this transformational project to revitalize the iconic hotel," said David Tarr, SVP of development, Americas, Hyatt. "Destination by Hyatt hotels are individual at heart and Rio Hotel & Casino will be no exception.” Rio Hotel & Casino, owned and operated by Dreamscape, will mark the first Destination by Hyatt hotel in Nevada and the third Hyatt hotel in the Las Vegas area. Phase one renovations began in 2023 and are near completion with extensive upgrades to the 1,501-room Ipanema tower, arrival area, exterior, lobby, and gaming floor. The Las Vegas hotel’s food and beverage outlets, meeting spaces, and outdoor pool area will also be enhanced. Phase two will include a full renovation and redesign of the hotel's 1,012 Masquerade Tower guestrooms and associated public areas. "We are thrilled to welcome World of Hyatt members to the Rio Hotel & Casino as we embark on revitalizing this iconic Las Vegas landmark," said Eric Birmbaum founder of Dreamscape. Rio Hotel & Casino is fully participating in the World of Hyatt program allowing members to earn and redeem points for eligible stays. World of Hyatt is offering members 500 Bonus Points for every qualifying night at Rio Hotel & Casino from April 1 to June 30, 2024. Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at hyatt.com/newhotelbonus. The Rio is just a short walk from the Las Vegas Strip and a less than 15-minute drive from Harry Reid International Airport.

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation revealed plans for another all-inclusive Mexico resort. The 509-room Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres is expected to open later this year, further expanding the Inclusive Collection in Mexico. The new resort will join the Inclusive Collection portfolio of all-inclusive resorts, comprised of ten distinct brands. Slated to open by the end of 2023, Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres will be located along a secluded strip of the Costa Mujeres shoreline. The addition of Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres will enhance the collection's offerings and provide guests with more Mexican vacation options. Guests will be able to enjoy water sports including snorkeling, kitesurfing, scuba diving and sport fishing. "Mexico has been a cornerstone of our development success," said Javier Coll, global business development & innovation, Inclusive Collection. Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres will house swim-out suites, an oceanfront beach club and four swimming pools. In terms of dining options, guests will have a variety of choices, including six à la carte gourmet restaurants. Additional amenities include a Secrets Spa and 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced a multi-property collaboration with Be Live Hotels that will include the growth of the Sunscape Resorts & Spas brand in the Caribbean. The deal is expected to expand Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, which was introduced following Hyatt’s acquisition of Apple Leisure Group in 2020, by nearly 2,000 rooms.   Two Be Live Hotels properties in the Dominican Republic, owned by Spanish hospitality company Globalia, will be renovated and transformed into Sunscape Resorts & Spas. The renovated hotels are expected to open in 2023, bolstering the family-friendly brand’s presence in the Caribbean.   “This planned expansion of the Sunscape Resorts & Spas brand in the Caribbean marks an opportunity to broaden all-inclusive family-friendly offerings in a desirable market for global travelers. We are seeing great demand for the four-star product and are grateful for the trust of Globalia in the future of these properties as part of our growing global Inclusive Collection brand portfolio,” said Javier Coll, group president, global business development & innovation, Inclusive Collection, Hyatt. “We believe this collaboration showcases the combined strength and potential of Hyatt and Apple Leisure Group and how owners are empowered to remain vested in their assets while achieving success through our brands, distribution channels and global reputation.”   “For Globalia, this moment with Hyatt represents another success in the strategy followed by the group to recover and strengthen our leadership position in the markets where we are present together with a company that is a world renowned in the hospitality industry," said Juan José Hidalgo, President of Globalia. "We are proud to walk together with Hyatt in the development and growth of a  differentiated proposal for the vacation model in the Sunscape Resorts & Spas brand, and we hope to continue working together on future projects to redefine our sector." Globalia is one of the leading tourism groups in Spain and the Latin American market. In addition to the Be Live Hotels chain, its brands include the airline Air Europa, the airport services operator Ground Force, Globalia Mantenimiento and Globalia Call Center.   Sunscape Resorts & Spas take family fun to the next level in vibrant, colourful beachfront locations where guests can appreciate activities the entire family can do together. Children 12 years of age and under can play the day away at the supervised Explorer’s Club for kids while teens have their own space at the Core Zone. The Unlimited-Fun experience promises best-in-class service, gourmet á la carte restaurants with kid-friendly options and delectable drinks and endless day and nighttime activities for the entire family.   Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection redefines and elevates the all-inclusive experience with enhanced amenities, endless hospitality and thoughtful touches that exceed expectations. ​Hyatt’s portfolio of all-inclusive brands brings exceptional and immersive experiences to guests and members with Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts and Sunscape Resorts & Spas brands.   To learn more about the Inclusive Collection, please visit www.hyatt.com/newbrands. To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit www.algdevelopment.com.   The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation inked a management agreement for a new Tokyo hotel. It introduces Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya in mid-2024. The 126-room hotel is just steps from the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya marks the debut of the brand in Tokyo. Guestrooms range in size from 344 to 915 square feet with a well-equipped kitchen and living room. The Tokyo hotel has a rooftop garden, indoor pool, lounge, bar, and restaurant. Once open, Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya will be the second Hyatt House-branded property in Japan, joining Hyatt House Kanazawa in Ishikawa prefecture.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has completed the hotel acquisition of the Dream Hotel Group portfolio. Hyatt now controls the Dream Hotels, The Chatwal and Unscripted brands. The acquisition includes 12 lifestyle hotels, with another 24 signed long-term management agreements The acquisition welcomes more than 600 new staff members. It extends Hyatt's brand footprint in destinations including Nashville, Las Vegas, Saint Lucia, Doha and New York City. It will also include new markets such as the Catskills in New York and Valle de Guadalupe in Mexico. "This is an exciting chapter as we expand our lifestyle offerings," said Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt CEO. "Together, we will carefully preserve the spirit and individual identities of the hotels." Dream Hotel Group founder Sant Singh Chatwal continues as an owner of four open and two upcoming hotels. Former Dream Hotel Group CEO Jay Stein is joining Hyatt as Head of Dream Hotels to guide the integration. Dream Hotels will join as a brand within Hyatt's Boundless Collection. The Chatwal and Unscripted Hotels brands will be integrated, joining The Unbound Collection and JdV by Hyatt, respectively.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the first Tokyu hotel for the Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. Hotel Toranomon Hills is located at the heart of Tokyo's business centre as part of the new Toranomon Hills Station Tower. It is expected to open in late 2023 with 205 rooms. It marks the second Unbound Collection hotel in Japan. “It will be a cosmopolitan focal point within Tokyo's newest business hub for international citizens," said Japan VP Sam Sakamura. The hotel's interiors are designed by Space Copenhagen, a top Danish design studio, marking its first project in Japan. The Tokyo hotel will have a signature restaurant, a café and bar on the first floor. The Toranomon Hills Station Tower development includes a rooftop garden, flowing streams and a swimming pool. Hotel Toranomon Hills will occupy part of the tower's first floor as well as its 11th to 14th floors. Hotel Toranomon Hills will mark the second Japan hotel in The Unbound Collection, joining Fuji Speedway Hotel in Shizuoaka It joins 35 hotels within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand globally.

Hyatt elevates leisure offering with unlimited experiences and endless hospitality with nine distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands

Launching the newest collection focused on leisure demand, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce the Inclusive Collection, a new global portfolio of nine distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands. Resorts in Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection deliver immersive, elevated and seamless all-inclusive experiences – helping guests and members celebrate the big moments, little moments, and everything in between. The new Inclusive Collection of luxury all-inclusive resort brands cater to every guest and member’s wish to create more meaningful and rewarding experiences with best-in-class luxury resort brands, including Hyatt Ziva resorts, Hyatt Zilara resorts, Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Vivid Hotels & Resorts (coming soon), Alua Hotels & Resorts and Sunscape Resorts & Spas. “We heard from our guests and members that they are looking for more all-inclusive options to choose from, and by uniting Hyatt and AMR Collection’s complementary luxury all-inclusive portfolios into the Inclusive Collection, we’re bringing them world-class services under one portfolio with more all-inclusive resorts than ever,” said Amy Weinberg, senior vice president, loyalty, brand marketing and consumer insights, Hyatt. “Across our global portfolio of more than 1,100 properties, guests and members can now enjoy four curated Hyatt collections meeting the full range of travel occasions.” Discover New Ways to Earn Rewards on Your Next Luxury All-Inclusive Stay World of Hyatt members can now enjoy program benefits, including earning and redeeming points at more than 50 must-visit Inclusive Collection resorts in destinations like Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and the Caribbean. Inclusive Collection resorts in Europe are expected to begin participating in the World of Hyatt program soon. In addition to having access to World of Hyatt benefits at participating resorts in more luxury all-inclusive brands than ever before, World of Hyatt members can register by August 15, 2022 to earn 5,000 Bonus Points for qualifying stays of three or more consecutive eligible nights at participating Inclusive Collection resorts in the Americas between May 15 and September 15, 2022*. To learn more visit hyatt.com/5000. To learn more about the luxury all-inclusive brands joining World of Hyatt, and how guests and members can start earning and redeeming points at participating resorts in these luxury all-inclusive brands, visit hyatt.com/newbrands. Create Meaningful and Rewarding Experiences with More Resorts and Destinations “Inclusive Collection resorts enable guests to experience what it truly means to stay at an all-inclusive with one-of-a kind signature programs like Endless Privileges, Unlimited-Luxury, and Unlimited-Fun with benefits at select resorts, such as no check-in or check-out times, 24-hour room service, top-shelf cocktails, gourmet a la carte dining without reservations required and endless activities throughout the day and night,” said Erica Doyne, senior vice president of marketing & communications, AMResorts. “From spa treatments and locally inspired cuisine to rich cultural experiences that immerse travelers in the traditions of their destination, the Inclusive Collection brings one of the world’s largest portfolios of luxury all-inclusive resorts to travelers so they can connect with those that matter most and turn moments into lifetime memories.” Whether looking for quality family time or an extra measure of romance at a breathtaking location, the Inclusive Collection offers something for everyone, catering to all types of travelers, lifestyles, and stages of life, including:

• Tucked between the Caribbean Sea and nearby mountain peaks in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall offers an exclusive adults-only escape with boundless luxury. The Jamaican paradise features rooms with spectacular views, a personal butler service and swim-up suites which provide exclusive access to a private pool.
• With 57 stunning suites and rooms, Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos is an intimate, oceanfront sanctuary inspired by Spanish-colonial hacienda architecture. The resort features a private beach club, an exquisite array of authentic cuisines prepared with local farm and area ingredients, wine cellar for private dining, daily afternoon teatime with live plant infusions and complimentary 20-minute wellness experience.
• Recently opened, the luxurious Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen is an all-suite resort nestled in a tropical oasis on the Caribbean Sea coastline, just minutes from Playa Del Carmen’s famed Fifth Avenue. Immersed in an earthy, contemporary design, and offering the brand’s signature vacation concept, Unlimited-Luxury, the resort features three man-made cenotes, seven shimmering pools, powdery white sand beaches, a rooftop wedding venue, 11 gourmet dining options, eight bars/lounges and world-class Secrets Spa by Pevonia.
• The eco-friendly, all-suite family resort Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort offers amazing views of the ocean and mountains, and was designed by famous architect, Sordo Madaleno. It offers Unlimited-Luxury inclusions, surf lessons, unique observation areas including the Sun Deck with private lounge chairs and hammocks, a Moon Deck with five fire pits and a wedding gazebo, and shared space with the adjacent Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort for flexible multigenerational travel and group vacation options. Enjoy Four Distinct Brand Collections, Countless Ways to Stay, Explore and Relax With the addition of the Inclusive Collection, Hyatt now offers four distinct collections, including the Timeless Collection, Boundless Collection, Independent Collection and Inclusive Collection. Whether exploring a new destination, seeking the comforts of a home-away-from-home, immersing yourself in exotic locations or simply relaxing by the beach or pool, Hyatt offers today’s traveler an impressive selection of options with world-class amenities.
• Timeless Collection: Rooted in traditions of impeccable service and thoughtful amenities, the Timeless Collection of properties deliver the comforts of a home away from home with a consistently elevated experience. Guests and members can accomplish whatever they set out to achieve on their travels – whether a business meeting or a much-needed family get-together:
• Park Hyatt
• Grand Hyatt
• Hyatt Regency
• Hyatt
• Hyatt Residence Club
• Hyatt Place
• Hyatt House
• UrCove
• Boundless Collection: Reflective of today’s culture—shaped by the people and places that surround it, the Boundless Collection of properties embrace guests' dynamic lifestyles and offer immersive experiences that allow them to learn, grow and expand:
• Miraval
• Alila
• Andaz
• Thompson Hotels
• Hyatt Centric
• Caption by Hyatt
• Independent Collection: Each brand in the Independent Collection offers distinct properties that are all unique – from storied hotels to vibrant neighborhood locales to immersive retreats. Each property enriches the modern traveler’s experience in new and exciting ways:
• The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
• Destination by Hyatt
• JdV by Hyatt

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates. *Terms & Conditions You must be a member of World of Hyatt in good standing and register for the promotion between May 9, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. CDT and August 15, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. CDT to participate. To join World of Hyatt, visit worldofhyatt.com, and to register for the promotion, visit hyatt.com/5000. Only Eligible Stays completed after registration and between May 15, 2022, and September 15, 2022 (“Promotion Period”) will count towards this promotion. Beginning on your first eligible stay with a minimum of 3 consecutive nights after registration and during the Promotion Period, you will receive 5,000 Bonus Points per stay at participating all-inclusive resorts in the Americas. Offer is valid at participating Breathless Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Sunscape Resorts & Spas and Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts in the Americas. For a complete list of participating resorts, visit hyatt.com/5000. Not all properties in these brands are participating. A maximum of 25,000 Bonus Points may be earned under this promotion. All points awarded under this promotion are Bonus Points. For the purpose of this promotion, an “Eligible Stay” is defined as any stay where a member is paying an Eligible Rate or redeems a free night award. For purposes of this promotion, consecutive nights at the same hotel constitute one stay (even if you check out and check back in). Only the room occupied by the member will count toward this promotion. You must provide your World of Hyatt membership number at the time of check-in for each stay. Please allow two to three weeks after check out for Bonus Points to be posted to your World of Hyatt account. Except as expressly stated, this promotion is not valid with other offers, promotions or discounts and is non-transferable. Hyatt reserves the right to alter or withdraw this promotion with a suitable substitute promotion of equal value (if legally required) at any time due to actual circumstances. This promotion is subject to the terms and conditions of the World of Hyatt program available at worldofhyatt.com/terms. Hyatt®, World of Hyatt®, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation or its affiliates. ©2022 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.

Luxury operator If Only teamed up with AMR Collection to launch ‘Tie the Knot’. The campaign focuses on weddings, honeymoons and celebrations in the Caribbean and Mexico. The new campaign has been designed to inspire customers planning their wedding or vow renewal abroad or to plan their honeymoon staying at one of the AMR Collection hotels. If Only will provide an array of marketing materials enabling agents to engage their customers, from the brand new Tie the Knot brochure. There will be events throughout the year, POS for agents’ stores, social media offers and videos. Travel agents will also have the chance to win a seven-night stay for two at one of AMR Collections resorts with flights included for the top seller throughout the campaign. To enter, agents simply make as many bookings as possible for a hotel within the AMR portfolio for a minimum three-night stay with If Only before 31 December 2022. More details at ifonly.co/agent-incentives.