Javier Águila Appointed President of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection to Lead All-Inclusive Expansion

Javier Águila Appointed President of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection to Lead All-Inclusive Expansion

(IN SHORT) Hyatt has appointed Javier Águila as President of the Inclusive Collection, enhancing its focus on the rapidly growing all-inclusive segment. Águila, who has served as Group President of the EAME region, will now oversee Hyatt’s global all-inclusive business, driving innovation and commercial success for Hyatt’s 11 Inclusive Collection brands.

(PRESS RELEASE) Chicago, IL, 2025-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the appointment of Javier Águila as President of the Inclusive Collection, effective March 1, 2025. In this new role, Águila will continue to serve as Group President for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EAME), where he has overseen the region’s expansion since 2022. This strategic move underscores Hyatt’s commitment to enhancing its all-inclusive offerings, with a dedicated leader at the helm to maximize the potential of the company’s 11 Inclusive Collection brands.

Águila’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Hyatt, following its recent initiative to streamline and differentiate its brand portfolios. These portfolios, which include Lifestyle, Luxury, Inclusive, Classics, and Essentials, allow Hyatt to better cater to diverse customer needs. The addition of Águila to this structure highlights the importance of Hyatt’s growing all-inclusive segment, which now spans approximately 55,000 rooms worldwide. A key component of this expansion was last month’s addition of Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, which became part of Hyatt’s portfolio through a 50/50 strategic joint venture with Grupo Piñero, a venture Águila actively participates in as a Board member.

Mark Hoplamazian, President & CEO of Hyatt, expressed confidence in Águila’s ability to lead the Inclusive Collection. “Javier’s leadership has been instrumental since joining Hyatt through the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group in 2021. His deep expertise in the all-inclusive sector, combined with the growth momentum we’ve seen in the EAME region under his leadership, positions him perfectly to unlock the full potential of our Inclusive Collection. With Javier’s growth mindset and innovative ideas, I am confident that Hyatt’s all-inclusive offerings will continue to thrive and lead the market.”

As President of the Inclusive Collection, Águila will oversee the global all-inclusive business, managing development, operations, branding, and commercial performance across the portfolio. He will collaborate closely with teams around the world to ensure that Hyatt’s all-inclusive brands continue to meet the evolving needs of guests, customers, and owners.

This appointment follows Hyatt’s recent reorganization into distinct brand portfolios, designed to enhance the company’s focus on delivering exceptional experiences tailored to each guest demographic. The formation of a dedicated Lifestyle group, led by Amar Lalvani, is one of the outcomes of this strategy, with further updates to the Luxury group expected later in 2025.

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 September 30, 2024, the Company’s portfolio included more than 1,350 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 79 countries across six continents. The Company’s offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and me and all hotels; the Inclusive Portfolio, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, and Alua Hotels & Resorts®; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove. 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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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation

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