United Arab Emirates, January 2025: Hyatt Hotels Corporation, listed on the NYSE under the symbol H, has announced the appointment of Javier Águila as President of its Inclusive Collection effective March 1, 2025. Águila will assume this role in addition to his current position as Group President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

This appointment underscores Hyatt’s focus on its all-inclusive hotel brands, comprising approximately 55,000 rooms, and its commitment to leveraging the potential of the Inclusive Collection, which spans 11 brands. Among these is the “Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts” brand, which Hyatt added to its portfolio through a 50/50 strategic partnership with Grupo Piñero, where Águila serves on the board.

Águila’s appointment follows Hyatt’s recent launch of five distinct brand portfolios: Lifestyle, Luxury, Inclusive, Classics, and Essentials. Additionally, the company introduced a dedicated Lifestyle brand portfolio under the leadership of Amar Lalvani, with plans to unveil details of a new Luxury portfolio later this year.

Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels, stated:
“Our distinct brand portfolios and dedicated leadership reinforce our commitment to delivering experiences that meet the diverse needs of our guests and clients.” He added, “Javier joined Hyatt through the integration of Apple Leisure Group in 2021, and with his extensive expertise in all-inclusive hospitality and the remarkable growth EMEA has achieved under his leadership since 2022, I am confident he will unlock the potential of our growing Inclusive Collection and further elevate Hyatt’s leadership in the all-inclusive market. His focus on guests, clients, and property owners in this exciting sector will be instrumental.”

Hoplamazian further highlighted Águila’s growth-driven mindset, innovative ideas, and dedication to continuously improving the performance of all brands within the Inclusive Collection.

In his expanded role, Águila will oversee all aspects of Hyatt’s global all-inclusive business, including development, operations, branding, and commercial performance, while closely collaborating with functional teams worldwide.