Hyatt Hotels Corporation

07/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/24/2024 07:35

Hyatt Rises to the Top: Global Hotels Take Home Top Honors in the Travel + Leisure 2024 World’s Best Awards

CHICAGO (July 24, 2024) - Hyatt is celebrating 34 awards in the Travel + Leisure 2024 World's Best Awards, which annually highlights travel industry leaders among categories such as hotels, top cities, islands and more, voted entirely by Travel + Leisure readers. Grounded in its purpose of care, Hyatt meets travelers where they are by offering captivating and awe-inspiring properties in the most coveted destinations around the globe - as evidenced by this year's winners.

"Hyatt unlocks meaningful and rewarding travel moments through a collection of thoughtfully curated and award-winning hotels and resorts," said Laurie Blair, vice president, global marketing, Hyatt. "We are honored that Travel + Leisure readers recognize our vibrant and ever-expanding global portfolio, which includes stunning hotels that inspire people to be more present when traveling. This acknowledgement is only possible because of our colleagues' dedication to supporting guests' needs and focus on rekindling the art of connection."

Hyatt Triumphs: Five Properties Crowned No. 1 in Their Categories

From the sandy coastline of California to the gateway of historic Cambodian ruins, top-accoladed properties embody the brands' commitment to excellence:

  • Mission Pacific Beach Resort, part of the JdV by Hyatt brand, is the No. 1 resort hotel in the continental U.S. and the No. 1 ranked favorite resort in California
  • Park Hyatt Siem Reap was recognized as the best city hotel in Asia
  • Thompson Nashville was awarded the favorite hotel in Nashville
  • Thompson Seattle earned accolades as the favorite hotel in Seattle
  • Maison Métier, slated to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in 2024, was awarded as the favorite hotel in New Orleans

Five Properties Recognized Among the "Top 100 Best Hotels in the World"

Top-ranked properties exemplify the personalized and memorable experiences that Hyatt is known for, and offer immersive stays for guests to lean into the transformative powers of travel:

  • Park Hyatt Siem Reap was described as a legendary luxury property that is a richly appointed option on the way to Angkor Wat.
  • Hyatt Regency Koh Samui inspires guests through its gallery-inspired design and relaxing spa offerings.
  • Alila Hinu Bay was recognized for offering sustainable and awe-inspiring experiences with nearby historic sites, dining experiences under the stars and more.
  • Alila Villas Uluwatu excites travelers through a Balinese cooking class and an on-site professional surf coach.
  • Mission Pacific Beach Resort won three separate categories this year and is recognized for its Michelin-starred restaurant and beachside stays.

Global Collections Take Center Stage with Accolades in Every Region

Additional properties that received recognition in the Travel + Leisure 2024 World's Best Awards include:

Properties in the Timeless Collection deliver the comforts of a home away from home with a consistently elevated experience:

Properties in the Boundless Collection are each shaped by the distinctive culture of their locale and replete with rich and immersive lifestyle experiences:

  • Miraval Austin (awarded in Favorite Domestic Destination Spas category)
  • Miraval Arizona (awarded in Favorite Domestic Destination Spas category)
  • Alila (awarded in Favorite Hotel Brands category)
  • Alila Hinu Bay (awarded in Favorite Hotels in North Africa and the Middle East)
  • Andaz Singapore (awarded in Favorite Hotels in Singapore category)
  • The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel (awarded in Favorite Hotels in New York City category)
  • The Cape, a Thompson Hotel (awarded in Best Resorts in Mexico category)

Properties in the Independent Collection are true to their destinations and instill a distinct sense of place that enrich the modern traveler's experience in new and exciting ways:

  • Maison Métier, slated to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in 2024 (awarded in Favorite City Hotels in the Continental U.S. category)
  • Royal Palms Resort and Spa, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (awarded in Favorite Resorts in Arizona category)
  • The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, part of the Destination by Hyatt brand (awarded in Favorite Resorts in California and Best Resorts in USA categories)
  • Wild Dunes Resort, part of the Destination by Hyatt brand (awarded in Favorite Resorts in South Carolina category)

Earn and Redeem World of Hyatt Points at Award-Winning Hotels from Mr & Mrs Smith

World of Hyatt guests and members can also book Mr & Mrs Smith properties recognized in the "Top 100 Best Hotels in the World" category, with access to even more inspiring destinations from Champillon, France to Chile's Atacama Desert:

  • Kalesma Mykonos (Greece) offers private infinity-edge pools, sweeping views of Ornos Bay, elegant Greek design and delicious on-site eateries.
  • Nihi Sumba (Indonesia) is a legendary resort offering unparalleled surfing, pristine beaches and splendid isolation, while supporting the local community through the Sumba Foundation.
  • Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa (France) is a hidden gem in the Champagne countryside, featuring over 850 vintages and an in-room "Champagne Please" button for bubbles right to your door.
  • Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa (Chile) provides an intimate all-inclusive in Chile's northern desert, perfect for stargazers, bird watchers and adventurers.

The full list can be found online at www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best and will be featured in the August issue of Travel + Leisure.

For more information about Hyatt hotels around the world, please visit Hyatt.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.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose - to care for people so they can be their best. As of March 31, 2024, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,300 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 78 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove; the Boundless Collection, including Miraval®, Alila®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Hyatt Centric®, and Caption by Hyatt®; the Independent Collection, including The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt®, and JdV by Hyatt®; and the Inclusive Collection, including Impression by Secrets, 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. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith™, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

About World of Hyatt

World of Hyatt is Hyatt's award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in Hyatt's Timeless Collection, including in the Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, and UrCove brands; Boundless Collection, including in the Miraval®, Alila®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Hyatt Centric®, and Caption by Hyatt® brands; Independent Collection, including in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt®, and JdV by Hyatt® brands; and Hyatt's Inclusive Collection, including in the Impression by Secrets, 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. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can enjoy personalized care and access to distinct benefits including Guest of Honor, confirmed suite upgrades at time of booking, diverse wellbeing offerings, digital key, and exclusive member rates. With more than 40 million members, World of Hyatt offers a variety of ways to earn and redeem points for hotel stays, dining and spa services, wellbeing focused experiences through the FIND platform; as well as the benefits of Hyatt's strategic loyalty collaboration with American Airlines AAdvantage®. Travelers can enroll for free at hyatt.com, download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with World of Hyatt on Facebook, Instagram,TikTok and Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-Looking Statements in this press release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "likely," "will," "would" and variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us and our management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, general economic uncertainty in key global markets and a worsening of global economic conditions or low levels of economic growth; the rate and pace of economic recovery following economic downturns; global supply chain constraints and interruptions, rising costs of construction-related labor and materials, and increases in costs due to inflation or other factors that may not be fully offset by increases in revenues in our business; risks affecting the luxury, resort, and all-inclusive lodging segments; levels of spending in business, leisure, and group segments, as well as consumer confidence; declines in occupancy and average daily rate; limited visibility with respect to future bookings; loss of key personnel; domestic and international political and geopolitical conditions, including political or civil unrest or changes in trade policy; hostilities, or fear of hostilities, including future terrorist attacks, that affect travel; travel-related accidents; natural or man-made disasters, weather and climate-related events, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts, floods, wildfires, oil spills, nuclear incidents, and global outbreaks of pandemics or contagious diseases, or fear of such outbreaks; our ability to successfully achieve certain levels of operating profits at hotels that have performance tests or guarantees in favor of our third-party owners; the impact of hotel renovations and redevelopments; risks associated with our capital allocation plans, share repurchase program, and dividend payments, including a reduction in, or elimination or suspension of, repurchase activity or dividend payments; the seasonal and cyclical nature of the real estate and hospitality businesses; changes in distribution arrangements, such as through internet travel intermediaries; changes in the tastes and preferences of our customers; relationships with colleagues and labor unions and changes in labor laws; the financial condition of, and our relationships with, third-party owners, franchisees, and hospitality venture partners; the possible inability of third-party owners, franchisees, or development partners to access the capital necessary to fund current operations or implement our plans for growth; risks associated with potential acquisitions and dispositions and our ability to successfully integrate completed acquisitions with existing operations; failure to successfully complete proposed transactions (including the failure to satisfy closing conditions or obtain required approvals); our ability to successfully execute our strategy to expand our management and hotels services and franchising business while at the same time reducing our real estate asset base within targeted timeframes and at expected values; our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures; declines in the value of our real estate assets; unforeseen terminations of our management and hotels services or franchise agreements; changes in federal, state, local, or foreign tax law; increases in interest rates, wages, and other operating costs; foreign exchange rate fluctuations or currency restructurings; risks associated with the introduction of new brand concepts, including lack of acceptance of new brands or innovation; general volatility of the capital markets and our ability to access such markets; changes in the competitive environment in our industry, industry consolidation, and the markets where we operate; our ability to successfully grow the World of Hyatt loyalty program and Unlimited Vacation Club paid membership program; cyber incidents and information technology failures; outcomes of legal or administrative proceedings; and violations of regulations or laws related to our franchising business and licensing businesses and our international operations; and other risks discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our annual report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which filings are available from the SEC. 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