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Hyatt Expands World of Hyatt Award Chart to Five Redemption Levels
Hyatt will expand its World of Hyatt award chart from three to five redemption levels, increasing pricing flexibility while adding complexity for members.
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Hyatt will expand its World of Hyatt award chart from three to five redemption levels, increasing pricing flexibility while adding complexity for members.
Thomas Pritzker has retired as executive chairman of Hyatt, citing his past association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Real estate investor L+R is reorganizing around hotels, betting that specialist operators can outperform generalist funds as institutional capital becomes more selective.
Sandals Resorts has introduced its “Suiteheart” Valentine’s Day sale, offering couples significant savings and exclusive perks at select Caribbean resorts through 2027.
Peregrine Hospitality has named Heather Stege as chief operating officer, strengthening its executive team as the company accelerates growth across its hotel portfolio.
Two downtown St. Paul hotels have temporarily suspended operations amid elevated safety and security concerns tied to protests and unrest in the Minneapolis–St. Paul region.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has completed a year-long, $30 million renovation of its luxury suites, introducing a lighter, more modern design inspired by the natural beauty of Mexico’s Pacific coast.
Sonesta International Hotels Corp. will shift to a co-CEO structure following the retirement of CEO John Murray at the end of March.
Bellagio has reopened its Mayfair Supper Club in Las Vegas with a new live show concept and expanded global-inspired dining and cocktail offerings.
Club Med will open a new all-inclusive ski resort in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, in December 2028, marking its second Canadian mountain property.
IHG Hotels & Resorts will bring the InterContinental brand back to Prague in 2029, opening a 137-room luxury hotel in a restored 19th-century Old Town landmark.
Silversea Cruises has postponed the debut of its new hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, shifting the opening to October 2026 to ensure it meets brand standards.