\nBusiness travel doesn’t end when the workday does. New research commissioned by Hyatt finds that 90% of business travelers say their hotel room is the only place they truly feel “off the clock” during a work trip.<\/p>\n
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260831759123\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Hyatt Place Ontario Airport<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \nNearly half (47%) would rather spend free time relaxing alone in their room than attending optional networking events. And some travelers are going to creative lengths to protect that time \u2013 including blocking fake meetings on their calendars or inventing excuses to skip optional work events, from caring for a pet anaconda to video calls with family.<\/p>\n \nThe findings underscore the increasingly important role hotels play in supporting business travelers beyond providing a place to sleep. The tactics may be humorous, but the motivation is relatable: for many travelers, the hotel room is where the workday finally ends. Hyatt’s Essentials portfolio, including the Hyatt Place<\/a>, Hyatt House<\/a> and Hyatt Studios<\/a> brands, is designed to deliver the everyday comforts and conveniences travelers value most, wherever their journeys take them.<\/p>\n \n“Business travel has evolved and so have travelers’ expectations,” says Jason Ballard, Senior Vice President, Global Brand Leader, Essentials, Hyatt. “I travel frequently myself, and I know firsthand how much the little things can make a trip. From a thoughtfully designed guestroom and comfortable bed to reliable Wi-Fi and breakfast before early meetings, every detail matters. We want guests to spend less time worrying about the basics and more time feeling refreshed and ready for whatever comes next.”<\/p>\n The Essentials That Matter Most<\/b><\/p>\n \nTravelers expect comfortable, consistent accommodation that helps them recharge. Nearly half of respondents (46%) say consistency across stays is one of the biggest indicators of a high-quality hotel, with 79% believe staying at a high-quality hotel directly improves their work performance.<\/p>\n \nWhen asked, respondents prioritized amenities that help them stay productive and well rested, including:<\/p>\n \nThe findings reinforce Hyatt’s focus on delivering the everyday comforts business travelers value most through its growing Essentials Portfolio. Nearly three-quarters say they typically work in their hotel room after the workday ends. This underscores the need for guestrooms that support both productivity and rest. Hyatt’s Essentials Portfolio guestrooms are thoughtfully designed to include dedicated workspaces in each guestroom that help guests transition between work and downtime. Guests can also enjoy complimentary breakfast at participating hotels and convenient 24-hour food and beverage options, helping them feel at home on the road.<\/p>\n Rewards for the Road<\/b><\/p>\n \nThe majority (80%) of business travelers say hotel loyalty programs influence where they choose to stay when booking work travel, highlighting the importance of earning meaningful rewards when away.<\/p>\n World of Hyatt<\/a> helps members get more out of every business trip and bring those rewards with them long after the work is done. Members earn points on qualifying stays across Hyatt\u2019s global portfolio of hotels, turning business travel into future vacations, while progressing toward tier status that unlocks elevated benefits like early check-in and late checkout (where available), milestone rewards, free night awards and more.<\/p>\n \nTo make travel even more rewarding, World of Hyatt members can enjoy two offers at participating Essentials hotels:<\/p>\n \nTerms apply to each offer. Each offer\u2019s full terms can be found here<\/a> and here.<\/a><\/p>\n Meeting Travelers Where They Are<\/b><\/p>\n \nHyatt continues to expand its Essential brands globally, bringing more stay options to guests in more places. Today, the Essentials Portfolio includes more than 700 hotels across seven brands worldwide, offering dependable accommodations designed to meet the needs of travelers wherever their journeys take them.<\/p>\n \nDuring the first half of 2026, the Essentials Portfolio grew by nearly 70 hotels, with continued expansion planned across key business and leisure destinations. Recent and anticipated openings include:<\/p>\n \nThis continued growth reflects Hyatt’s commitment to meeting evolving traveler demand by offering thoughtfully designed accommodations and the everyday amenities guests value most. Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests can count on a reliable, comfortable stay across Hyatt\u2019s Essentials Portfolio.<\/p>\n 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 Research Methodology<\/b><\/p>\n \nHyatt commissioned Talker Research to survey 2,000 U.S. business travelers between May 29 and June 11, 2026, including 1,000 extended-stay travelers and 1,000 transient business travelers.<\/p>\n About Hyatt Hotels Corporation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \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 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 Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/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. 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