World of Hyatt to give members access to one of the largest portfolios of luxury all-inclusive resorts

World of Hyatt to give members access to one of the largest portfolios of luxury all-inclusive resorts

Members will have access to one of the largest portfolios of luxury all-inclusive resorts with seven distinct brands joining the loyalty program in phases

CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (April 4, 2022) that World of Hyatt members will be able to earn and redeem points at more than 100 luxury all-inclusive resorts across seven brands within the AMR Collection portfolio, giving leisure travelers more options than ever when these properties begin participating. The resorts will join the program in phases, with six Cancun resorts joining World of Hyatt today, followed by more Americas resorts joining the program on May 9, and many European resorts joining soon.

The seven brands that will join World of Hyatt include Secrets Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas, Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape Resorts & Spas and the new Vivid Hotel & Resorts brand, which is coming soon. With the addition of these resort brands, members will have access to one of the largest portfolios of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the world across nine brands in total, including Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara.

“With unprecedented demand for leisure travel, the popularity of all-inclusive resorts has grown immensely as travelers seek convenient, personalized, fulfilling and effortless travel experiences,” said Amy Weinberg, senior vice president, loyalty, brand marketing and consumer insights, Hyatt. “We’ve heard from guests that they appreciate the smooth experience of all-inclusive resorts, which take the guesswork out of planning meals or excursions leaving more time to relax and recharge. With the addition of these luxury brands to World of Hyatt, our members will have even more options for rewarding experiences.”

The seven luxury all-inclusive resort brands within the AMR Collection portfolio, alongside Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara, will continue to redefine all-inclusive vacations for guests and members. With AMR Collection’s portfolio of signature offerings, such as Endless Privileges, Unlimited-Luxury, and Unlimited-Fun, World of Hyatt will continue exceeding leisure travelers’ expectations with world-class services in desirable beachside destinations and picture-perfect locations.

“World of Hyatt links our brands together, and this is a significant milestone to further position us to create more meaningful and rewarding loyalty member experiences,” said Miguel Oliveira, senior vice president, Global AMResorts Direct and E-Commerce. “World of Hyatt is well-positioned to meet the growing demand of more exceptional travel options, and World of Hyatt members will be delighted to learn of the value and convenience our brands provide with luxury inclusions ranging from complimentary spa treatments, locally inspired cuisine, and rich cultural experiences to onsite waterparks, supervised childcare, daily refreshed in-room mini-bars and much more.”

What this means for World of Hyatt members

More than 100 resorts joining the program in phases mean more than 100 new reasons to travel:

Whether taking a much-needed family vacation, celebrating a destination wedding, or attending a corporate event, World of Hyatt members longing for an all-inclusive stay will be able to earn and redeem points and enjoy in-hotel benefits in new destinations, starting with six resorts in the Cancun area on April 4:

  • Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
  • Secrets The Vine Cancun
  • Dreams Natura Resort & Spa
  • Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa
  • Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
  • Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya

As part of the phased approach, 50+ Americas resorts are expected to join the loyalty program on May 9, including but not limited to magnificent and unforgettable resorts in Mexico and beyond.

The European resorts are expected to join the program soon to give members access to even more destinations in cities throughout Greece and Spain. Stay tuned for how and when these European resorts will join World of Hyatt.

A New All-Inclusive Award Chart to Maximize Your Travel:

With more than 100 resorts joining the loyalty program as part of these phases, World of Hyatt has introduced a new all-inclusive award chart, designed specifically for members to make the most of their membership across nine all-inclusive resort brands, including Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara.

The new all-inclusive award chart features Categories A through F. Members can redeem World of Hyatt points for Standard Room, Standard Suite and Premium Suite Free Night Award options (terms and conditions apply). More information about this new all-inclusive award chart can be found at hyatt.com/newbrands.

For the latest information and to discover all the new, rewarding ways to enjoy all-inclusive travel through World of Hyatt, visit hyatt.com/newbrands.

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 December 31, 2021, the Company’s portfolio included more than 1,150 hotel and all-inclusive properties in 70 countries across six continents. The Company’s offering includes the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt™, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brands, as well as resort and hotel brands under the AMR™ Collection, including Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, 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 the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt™, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® 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, mobile key, and exclusive member rates. With more than 30 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 collaborations with American Airlines AAdvantage®, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, Lindblad Expeditions and MGM Resorts International. Travelers can enroll for free at world.hyatt.com, download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with Hyatt on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group (“ALG”), including the related incurrence of material additional indebtedness; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition of ALG as rapidly or to the extent anticipated, including successfully integrating the ALG business with ours; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the pace of recovery following the pandemic, any additional resurgence, or COVID-19 variants; the short and long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on the demand for travel, transient and group business, and levels of consumer confidence; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, any additional resurgence, or COVID-19 variants, and the impact of actions that governments, businesses, and individuals take in response, on global and regional economies, travel limitations or bans, and economic activity, including the duration and magnitude of its impact on unemployment rates and consumer discretionary spending; the broad distribution and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, wide acceptance by the general population of such vaccines, and the availability, use, and effectiveness of COVID-19 testing, including at-home testing kits; the ability of third-party owners, franchisees, or hospitality venture partners to successfully navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, any additional resurgence, or COVID-19 variants; general economic uncertainty in key global markets and a worsening of global economic conditions or low levels of economic growth; the rate and the 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 geo-political 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 such as earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, hurricanes, 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 property owners, franchisees, and hospitality venture partners; the possible inability of third-party owners, franchisees, or development partners to access capital necessary to fund current operations or implement our plans for growth; risks associated with potential acquisitions and dispositions and the introduction of new brand concepts; the timing of 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 on our strategy to expand our management and franchising business while at the same time reducing our real estate asset base within targeted timeframes and at expected values; declines in the value of our real estate assets; unforeseen terminations of our management 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; 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, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 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; violations of regulations or laws related to our franchising business; 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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Media Contact: 

Kaitlyn Sheehy
kaitlyn.sheehy@hyatt.com

Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation

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