Hyatt to Open First Branded Hotel in Belize with The Placencia Resort by 2025
The first Hyatt-branded hotel in Belize enters the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel, with plans to officially join the Destination by Hyatt brand and World of Hyatt loyalty program in late 2025
(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation, in collaboration with Maya Rio Development, announced plans to open its first Hyatt-branded hotel in Belize. The Placencia Resort, located on the Placencia Peninsula, will join the Destination by Hyatt brand and the World of Hyatt loyalty program by late 2025. The resort will undergo a $10 million renovation to feature 90 redesigned guestrooms, new dining options, and enhanced public areas. Guests can enjoy various activities, including water sports, fitness sessions, and cultural tours. This initiative aligns with Hyatt’s strategy to expand in Latin America and the Caribbean, offering World of Hyatt members opportunities to earn and redeem points.
(PRESS RELEASE) CHICAGO, IL, 2024-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ —Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE), in partnership with Maya Rio Development, has revealed plans to open its first Hyatt-branded hotel in Belize. The Placencia Resort, located on the scenic Placencia Peninsula, will join the Destination by Hyatt brand and the World of Hyatt loyalty program by late 2025.
Situated on a 13-mile-long beach near the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere, The Placencia Resort offers an ideal getaway in southern Belize. Following a $10 million renovation, the resort will feature 90 redesigned guestrooms, suites, and beachfront villas, an enhanced arrival experience, and revamped public areas. Guests can look forward to a new three-meal restaurant, indoor/outdoor event spaces, an overwater signature restaurant and bar, and a refreshed pool and pool bar experience.
David Kuperberg, head of development at Dream Hotels, Hyatt, expressed excitement about the expansion: “We’re thrilled to introduce our guests to the beauty of Belize through The Placencia Resort. This addition highlights our strategic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, and we’re grateful for the collaboration with Maya Rio Development.”
Dyke Rogers, co-owner of Maya Rio Development, shared his enthusiasm: “Joining the Destination by Hyatt portfolio will allow us to offer guests unique cultural and historical experiences in Belize. We are excited to enhance guest experiences with World of Hyatt benefits once we officially join the portfolio.”
The Placencia Resort, just a short distance from the village of Placencia, offers a range of activities, including fitness sessions on the beach, eclectic music and entertainment, private sanctuaries, and spa experiences. The resort’s biophilic gym features personal movement coaches, and guests can enjoy Belize’s largest swimming pool, kayaking, paddleboarding, and private beach access. Complimentary bicycles are available for exploring the surrounding area.
Guests can also partake in fishing expeditions, private boat charters, island immersions, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Inland tours to Mayan archaeological sites, cave expeditions, and jungle adventures are available, with custom experiences planned by the resort’s experience concierges.
This project aligns with Hyatt’s strategy to grow its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean. Upcoming openings include Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Dreams Grand Island in Cancun, Mexico, Hyatt Centric San José Escazú in Costa Rica, and Hyatt Regency Panama City in Panama. The Destination by Hyatt brand continues to expand with The Legend Paracas Resort in Peru and the anticipated Cas En Bas Beach Resort in St. Lucia.
Once The Placencia Resort joins the Destination by Hyatt brand, World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem points for stays, dining, and wellness experiences.
For more information or reservations, visit Hyatt Placencia Resort. Follow The Placencia Resort on Instagram and Facebook at @theplacenciaresort.
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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.
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