Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation operates and manages a global portfolio of upscale luxury hospitality properties across approximately 40 brands. The company functions through three primary segments: Management and Franchising, which provides management services and licenses intellectual property to hotel operators; Owned and Leased, encompassing directly owned properties; and Distribution, handling booking channels and guest reservations. Hyatt's brand portfolio includes vacation-focused properties like Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara, the lifestyle brand Hyatt Centric, the wellness-oriented Miraval, and the extended-stay brand Hyatt Studios. The company has strategically transitioned to an asset-light model, with franchised and managed properties representing 97 percent of its total room portfolio while owned properties comprise only 3 percent. Hyatt serves diverse customer segments including leisure travelers, group bookings, and corporate clients across geographic markets spanning the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and rest of world regions. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company generates revenue through management fees, franchise fees, and owned property operations, positioning itself as a significant player in the premium hospitality sector.