{"id":1016265,"date":"2026-11-02T13:16:30","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hyatt-names-stephen-ho-group-president-asia-pacific-david-udell-to-become-senior-advisor\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T13:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:16:30","slug":"hyatt-names-stephen-ho-group-president-asia-pacific-david-udell-to-become-senior-advisor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hyatt-names-stephen-ho-group-president-asia-pacific-david-udell-to-become-senior-advisor\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyatt Names Stephen Ho Group President, Asia Pacific; David Udell to Become Senior Advisor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwuline { text-decoration: underline }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Hyatt Names Stephen Ho Group President, Asia Pacific; David Udell to Become Senior Advisor<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Ho\u2019s appointment takes effect January 1, 2027, following Udell\u2019s retirement from his current role after more than four decades with Hyatt<\/i><\/p>\n<p>CHICAGO&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nHyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Stephen Ho will become Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027. David Udell, who has led the region since 2014, will retire from his current role effective December 31, 2026, and continue with Hyatt as a Senior Advisor focused on developing future hospitality leaders and supporting the company\u2019s luxury ambitions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261102094868\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261102094868\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 320px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20261102094868\/en\/2955521\/4\/StephenHo.jpg\" alt=\"Stephen Ho will become Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027.\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Stephen Ho will become Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nUdell joined Hyatt in Singapore in 1982 as a corporate management trainee. His career included food and beverage leadership positions across Asia, serving as the first General Manager of Park Hyatt Tokyo and later as General Manager of Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, and regional and global operations roles. As Group President, Asia Pacific, he has helped expand the Park Hyatt brand across the region and advance Hyatt\u2019s luxury business.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cDavid\u2019s leadership has been instrumental in the tremendous growth of our Asia Pacific region and the commercial success Hyatt has achieved across its markets,\u201d said Mark Hoplamazian, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt. \u201cHis strategic vision, deep relationships with owners and commitment to our colleagues and guests have strengthened our business and helped position us for continued growth. We are profoundly grateful for his more than four decades of contributions and delighted he will continue to support our teams as Senior Advisor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nHo brings more than 40 years of hospitality leadership experience and currently serves as President, Greater China &amp; Growth, Asia Pacific. Before joining Hyatt in 2018, he served as President, Asia Pacific, for Starwood Hotels &amp; Resorts and CEO, Greater China, for Marriott International. At Hyatt, he has led the Greater China business and supported the company\u2019s growth priorities across Asia Pacific.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cI am honored to lead Hyatt\u2019s Asia Pacific team, following David, who has set such a strong foundation for the region. With our great team and the momentum we\u2019ve built, we\u2019ll create new opportunities for our colleagues, owners, guests and communities,\u201d said Ho. A successor for Ho&#8217;s current role will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n<p><i>The term \u201cHyatt\u201d is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and\/or one or more of its affiliates.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">About Hyatt Hotels Corporation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nHyatt 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 September 30, 2026, the Company&#8217;s portfolio included more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 84 countries across six continents. The Company&#8217;s offering includes brands in the <i>Luxury Portfolio<\/i>, including <b><i>Park Hyatt<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Alila<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Miraval<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Impression by Secrets<\/i><\/b>, and <b><i>The Unbound Collection by Hyatt<\/i><\/b>\u00ae; the <i>Lifestyle Portfolio<\/i>, including <b><i>Andaz<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Thompson Hotels<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>The Standard<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Dream<\/i><\/b>\u00ae <b><i>Hotels<\/i><\/b>, <b><i>The StandardX<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Breathless Resorts &amp; Spas<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>JdV by Hyatt<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Bunkhouse<\/i><\/b>\u00ae<b><i> Hotels<\/i><\/b>, and <b><i>Me and All Hotels<\/i><\/b>; the <i>Inclusive Collection<\/i>, including <b><i>Zo\u00ebtry<\/i><\/b>\u00ae <b><i>Wellness &amp; Spa Resorts<\/i><\/b>, <b><i>Hyatt Ziva<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Hyatt Zilara<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Secrets<\/i><\/b>\u00ae <b><i>Resorts &amp; Spas<\/i><\/b>, <b><i>Dreams<\/i><\/b>\u00ae <b><i>Resorts &amp; Spas<\/i><\/b>, <b><i>Hyatt Vivid<\/i><\/b>\u00ae<b><i> Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/i><\/b>, <b><i>Bahia Principe Hotels &amp; Resorts, Alua Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, and <b><i>Sunscape<\/i><\/b>\u00ae <b><i>Resorts &amp; Spas<\/i><\/b><i>; <\/i>the <i>Classics Portfolio<\/i>, including <b><i>Grand Hyatt<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Hyatt Regency<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Destination by Hyatt<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Hyatt Centric<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Hyatt Vacation Club<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, and <b><i>Hyatt<\/i><\/b>\u00ae; and the<i> Essentials Portfolio<\/i>, including <b><i>Caption by Hyatt<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Unscripted by Hyatt<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Hyatt Place<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Hyatt House<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Hyatt Studios<\/i><\/b>\u00ae, <b><i>Hyatt Select<\/i><\/b>\u00ae<b>,<\/b> and <b><i>UrCove<\/i><\/b>. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt\u00ae loyalty program, ALG Vacations\u00ae, Mr &amp; Mrs Smith\u00ae, Unlimited Vacation Club\u00ae, Amstar\u00ae DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions\u00ae technology services. For more information, please visit <i><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyatt.com&amp;esheet=54633556&amp;newsitemid=20261102094868&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.hyatt.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=8c73012dbb535d0f8877b9cca9194dd5\">www.hyatt.com<\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>\nHHC-FIN<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20261102094868r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261102094868\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261102094868\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA CONTACTS<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b>Franziska Weber<br \/>\n<br \/>Hyatt<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:franziska.weber@hyatt.com\">franziska.weber@hyatt.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nLillian Zhang<br \/>\n<br \/>Hyatt \u2013 ASPAC<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:Lillian.zhang@hyatt.com\">Lillian.zhang@hyatt.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Illinois United States North America Asia Pacific<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Vacation Other Travel Lodging Destinations Travel<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20261102094868\/en\/2955521\/3\/StephenHo.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Stephen Ho will become Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20261102094868\/en\/2955525\/3\/DavidUdell.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">David Udell will retire effective December 31, 2026, and continue with Hyatt as a Senior Advisor.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20261102094868\/en\/671263\/3\/HY_L001c_RGB.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hyatt Names Stephen Ho Group President, Asia Pacific; David Udell to Become Senior Advisor Ho\u2019s appointment takes effect January 1, 2027, following Udell\u2019s retirement from his current role after more than four decades with Hyatt CHICAGO&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Stephen Ho will become Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027. David Udell, who has led the region since 2014, will retire from his current role effective December 31, 2026, and continue with Hyatt as a Senior Advisor focused on developing future hospitality leaders and supporting the company\u2019s luxury ambitions. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261102094868\/en\/ Stephen Ho will become Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027. Udell &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hyatt-names-stephen-ho-group-president-asia-pacific-david-udell-to-become-senior-advisor\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Hyatt Names Stephen Ho Group President, Asia Pacific; David Udell to Become Senior Advisor&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1016265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hyatt Names Stephen Ho Group President, Asia Pacific; David Udell to Become Senior Advisor - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hyatt-names-stephen-ho-group-president-asia-pacific-david-udell-to-become-senior-advisor\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Hyatt Names Stephen Ho Group President, Asia Pacific; David Udell to Become Senior Advisor - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Hyatt Names Stephen Ho Group President, Asia Pacific; David Udell to Become Senior Advisor Ho\u2019s appointment takes effect January 1, 2027, following Udell\u2019s retirement from his current role after more than four decades with Hyatt CHICAGO&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Stephen Ho will become Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027. 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