This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260930889947\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Hyatt Place at Ho\u2019opili Pool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cTravel does not always happen on our terms. Plans change, schedules move, trips get extended. Our job is to make the stay feel easy, useful and distinctly Hyatt wherever your journey takes you,\u201d said Jason Ballard, Senior Vice President, Global Brand Leader, Essentials, Hyatt. \u201cOur growing brand in our Essentials Portfolio aims to deliver the thoughtful fundamentals, practical technology and cozy comforts to our loyal base of World of Hyatt members and new guests alike.\u201d<\/p>\n Discover Historic Towns and Regional Destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n Beyond some of the East Coast\u2019s iconic cities, guests can uncover historic towns, waterfront communities and regional destinations with a character all their own. As leaf-peeping season arrives, these destinations offer colorful foliage, scenic drives and new ways to experience the region, with hotels providing comfortable and convenient home bases for both leisure and business travel.<\/p>\n Explore Coastal Communities and the charm of Southern Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n Across the South, travelers can discover coastal communities, vibrant cities and regional destinations with options designed for work travel, longer stays and weekend getaways. Hyatt hotels across the region give guests intuitive, flexible places to stay while they experience the local culture, attractions and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n Find New Bases for Western Adventures<\/strong><\/p>\n Across the West, travelers can find elevated new bases for outdoor adventures, weekend escapes, business travel and longer stays.<\/p>\n With more than 700 hotels across seven brands worldwide, Hyatt\u2019s Essentials Portfolio is growing to meet the ways people travel today, from work trips and weekend getaways to quick visits and longer stays. Across the portfolio, guests can find practical accommodations, thoughtful amenities and comfortable spaces designed to make every stay feel distinctly Hyatt.<\/p>\n Travelers can discover new and soon-to-open hotels and find inspiration for their next getaway at www.hyatt.com<\/a> or through the World of Hyatt app. Not a member? Sign up for free at hyatt.com\/join<\/a>.<\/p>\n The term \u201cHyatt\u201d is used in this release to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and\/or one or more of its affiliates.<\/i><\/p>\n For further information:<\/p>\n About Hyatt Hotels Corporation<\/b><\/p>\n Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose \u2013 to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2026, the Company’s portfolio included more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 83 countries across six continents. The Company’s offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt\u00ae, Alila\u00ae, Miraval\u00ae, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt\u00ae; <\/b>the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz\u00ae, Thompson Hotels\u00ae, The Standard\u00ae, Dream\u00ae Hotels, The StandardX\u00ae, Breathless Resorts & Spas\u00ae, JdV by Hyatt\u00ae, Bunkhouse\u00ae Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; <\/b>the Inclusive Collection, including Zo\u00ebtry\u00ae Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva\u00ae, Hyatt Zilara\u00ae, Secrets\u00ae Resorts & Spas, Dreams\u00ae Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid\u00ae Hotels & Resorts, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts\u00ae, and Sunscape\u00ae Resorts & Spas; <\/b>the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt\u00ae, Hyatt Regency\u00ae, Destination by Hyatt\u00ae, Hyatt Centric\u00ae, Hyatt Vacation Club\u00ae, and Hyatt\u00ae; <\/b>and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt\u00ae, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place\u00ae, Hyatt House\u00ae, Hyatt Studios\u00ae, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. <\/b>Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt\u00ae loyalty program, ALG Vacations\u00ae, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club\u00ae, Amstar\u00ae DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions\u00ae technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About World of Hyatt<\/b><\/p>\n World of Hyatt is Hyatt\u2019s award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in Hyatt\u2019s Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt\u00ae, Alila\u00ae, Miraval\u00ae, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt\u00ae; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz\u00ae, Thompson Hotels\u00ae, The Standard\u00ae, Dream\u00ae Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas\u00ae, JdV by Hyatt\u00ae, Bunkhouse\u00ae Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zo\u00ebtry\u00ae Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva\u00ae, Hyatt Zilara\u00ae, Secrets\u00ae Resorts & Spas, Dreams\u00ae Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid\u00ae Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape\u00ae Resorts & Spas, and Alua Hotels & Resorts\u00ae; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt\u00ae, Hyatt Regency\u00ae, Destination by Hyatt\u00ae, Hyatt Centric\u00ae, Hyatt Vacation Club\u00ae, and Hyatt\u00ae; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt\u00ae, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place\u00ae, Hyatt House\u00ae, Hyatt Studios\u00ae, Hyatt Select and UrCove. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can enjoy personalized care and earn 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 69 million members, World of Hyatt offers a variety of ways to earn and redeem points for hotel stays, dining and spa services, and wellbeing focused experiences through the World of Hyatt FIND<\/a> experiences platform. Travelers can enroll for free at hyatt<\/a>, download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with World of Hyatt on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a> and X<\/a>.<\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 \u201cmay,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cseek,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cpredict,\u201d \u201cpotential,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d \u201clikely,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cwould\u201d 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; the impact of global tariff policies or regulations; economic sanctions or other government restrictions that may limit our ability to conduct business or receive payments; hostilities, or fear of hostilities, including the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East and security-related disruptions in Mexico, as well as terrorist attacks or other acts of violence, that affect travel; travel-related accidents; natural or man-made disasters, weather and climate-related events, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, droughts, floods, wildfires, oil spills, nuclear incidents, and global outbreaks of pandemics or contagious diseases, or fear of such outbreaks; the impact of government-issued travel advisories, airspace closures, or flight suspensions on international arrivals and hotel bookings in affected regions; our ability to successfully achieve specified 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 or realize anticipated synergies; failure to successfully complete proposed transactions, including the failure to satisfy closing conditions or obtain required approvals; 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 hotel services agreements 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 manage the 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\u2019s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (\u201cSEC\u201d), including our annual report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which filings are available from the SEC. These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any of our forward-looking statements. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.<\/i><\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260930889947\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n![\"Hyatt](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260930889947\/en\/2917295\/4\/Hyatt_Place_at_Ho%E2%80%99opili-Drone-Pool.jpg\")
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