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business10 days ago•7 min saved

Hyatt Shifts Leadership: Hoplamazian Becomes Chairman as Pritzker Retires

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that Thomas J. Pritzker will retire as Executive Chairman and will not seek re-election to the board; Mark S. Hoplamazian, the current President and CEO, will assume the combined role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer immediately. The board credited Pritzker’s long tenure and strategic leadership and said succession planning positioned Hoplamazian to continue Hyatt’s long-term growth, focusing on guests, colleagues, owners, and stockholders.

via Hyatt Newsroom|

#business #hyatt #leadership

business11 days ago•2 min saved

Hyatt chair steps down over Epstein ties, sparking leadership shift

Hyatt executive chair Thomas Pritzker resigns after revelations of his contact with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, apologizing and ceding the chair to Mark Hoplamazian; the move comes amid a broader wave of resignations linked to Epstein files affecting various prominent figures.

via The Guardian|

#business #epstein #hyatt

business11 days ago•452 min saved

Hyatt chair resigns amid Epstein ties

Thomas Pritzker, Hyatt Hotels' executive chairman since 2004, is retiring and won't seek re‑election after his association with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed in newly released DOJ files, reflecting broader consequences for elites tied to Epstein.

via CNN|

#business #epstein #hyatt

sports6 months ago•1 min saved

Giants' Preseason Highlights and Key Matchup Insights

The Giants' preseason opener against the Bills features Jameis Winston's debut with the team, the opportunity for Jalin Hyatt to make an impact, and a focus on the cornerback position with Nic Jones impressing in camp, all key storylines to watch.

via New York Post|

#cornerbacks #giants #hyatt

travel-and-credit-cards1 year ago•6 min saved

American Airlines Partners with Citi, Drops Barclays in $10B Deal

This week's Frequent Miler review highlights several key developments in travel and credit card rewards. Hyatt now allows online suite upgrades, enhancing user convenience despite potential competition for availability. Citibank will become the exclusive issuer of American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards by 2026, replacing Barclays and potentially offering new transfer options from Thank You Rewards. Additionally, the blog discusses high portal payout rates from Capital One Shopping and the evolving landscape of Preferred Hotels bookings with points.

via Frequent Miler|

#american-airlines #citi #credit-cards

business2 years ago•4 min saved

Hilton Secures Small Luxury Hotels of the World Partnership, Stock Rises

Hilton has secured an exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, a network of 560 independent luxury hotels, dealing a blow to Hyatt, which previously held the partnership. This move enhances Hilton's luxury network and allows Hilton Honors members to book stays at participating SLH properties and earn and redeem points. Meanwhile, Hyatt plans to leverage the Mr & Mrs Smith booking platform to provide options for World of Hyatt members in the luxury hotel space. Hilton's push into the luxury and lifestyle sector includes considerations for acquiring Graduate Hotels and NoMad Hotels, indicating a strategic focus on expanding its presence in the luxury hotel market.

via The Points Guy|

#business #hilton #hyatt

finance2 years ago•3 min saved

"Maximize Your Points: World of Hyatt Card Limited Time Bonus Offers"

Chase is offering new limited-time bonus offers for its consumer and small business Hyatt credit cards, with up to 65,000 bonus points for the consumer card and up to 75,000 bonus points for the business card. These cards are beneficial for earning Hyatt elite night credits and offer perks such as free nights and statement credits. The loyalty program provides incremental rewards for stays and the credit cards contribute towards World of Hyatt status, making them valuable for Hyatt enthusiasts.

via View from the Wing|

#chase #credit-cards #finance

travel2 years ago•3 min saved

Confrontation with Hyatt Manager: My First Experience

A frequent traveler recounts a negative experience at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, where a manager yelled at them for inquiring about their room. Despite the hotel being fine overall, the incident highlights the change in management companies and raises concerns about the franchise's customer service.

via View from the Wing|

#boston #customer-service #franchise

mexico2 years ago•2 min saved

Luxury Mexican hotel suspends operations after deaths of American couple.

A luxury hotel in Mexico owned by Hyatt has temporarily suspended normal operations following the deaths of a California couple due to "intoxication by an undetermined substance." The hotel will not resume normal operations until the investigation is complete. The couple had been treated for what they thought was food poisoning days before their deaths. The sibling paramedics who responded to the incident are now receiving medical care at a private hospital and have medical bills, according to a fundraiser for the pair.

via CBS News|

#deaths #hyatt #investigation

crime2 years ago•6 min saved

Mexico Resort Faces Negligence Claims After American Couple's Death.

Workers at Hotel Rancho Pescadero in Mexico claim managers ignored signs of possible gas leaks and disabled carbon monoxide detectors because of complaints from guests. Abby Lutz, 28, and John Heathco, 40, were found dead in their hotel room last week, with preliminary reports suggesting the couple died due to inhalation of gas. The hotel, owned by Hyatt, disputed suggestions there may have been a gas leak. The State Attorney General's Office of Baja California Sur said the cause of death was 'intoxication by substance to be determined.'

via Daily Mail|

#carbon-monoxide-detectors #crime #gas-leak

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Intoxication Suspected in Deaths of Southern California Couple at Mexican Resort

Paramedics responding to the scene where two tourists from Newport Beach were found dead in their luxury hotel room in Mexico this week, said they began to feel "intoxication symptoms such as hypoxia and racing heartbeat." The victims had no vital signs when the paramedics entered the room at Hyatt's Rancho Pescadero on Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Tuesday night. The cause of death was "intoxication by substance to be determined," the attorney general's office said in a statement on Thursday.

via KABC-TV|

#crime #death #hyatt

travel2 years ago•4 min saved

Disney's Star Wars Hotel Closes After One Year of Operation.

Disney has announced the end of the Galactic Starcruiser hotel/ride/cosplay/off-broadway show; Texas is suing Hyatt over resort fees; Uber is launching a boat booking trial on the island of Mykonos; The Points Guy has bought a stake in the credit card company Cardless; a UC Berkeley student commutes to class via commercial air, spending $5,700 in cash, 407,000 Alaska miles, and 150,000 Southwest points in one year.

via Frequent Miler|

#commuting #disney #hyatt

business2 years ago•4 min saved

Hyatt faces lawsuit over undisclosed fees in Texas

Following Marriott's settlement with Texas and Pennsylvania attorneys general to better disclose resort fees in overall nightly room rates, Hyatt is now facing a legal battle over the practice. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Hyatt for violating Texas consumer protection laws by marketing hotel rooms at prices that were not available to the public as advertised. The lawsuit specifically alleges Hyatt’s practice of charging added hidden costs under the labels of resort fees, amenity fees or destination fees on top of nightly rates as the impetus for the lawsuit.

via The Points Guy|

#business #hyatt #lawsuit

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Texas AG takes legal action against Hyatt over undisclosed fees.

The Texas Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit against Hyatt Hotels Corporation for violating Texas law by charging mandatory and unavoidable fees in addition to daily room rates. The lawsuit alleges that these fees were not transparently advertised and did not align with "resort-like" experiences. The Attorney General stated that these deceptive practices misled consumers and violated Texas law, and he will not stand by while Texas consumers are taken advantage of by Hyatt or any hotel chain that charges illegal hidden fees.

via KXAN.com|

#business #consumer-protection #hidden-fees

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Texas AG Takes on Hotel Industry Over Hidden Fees

Texas has reached a voluntary agreement with Marriott to increase price transparency and prominently display all "resort fees" in its advertisements and booking process. However, the state has also filed a lawsuit against Hyatt for allegedly violating Texas consumer protection laws by misleading consumers with marketing and charging hidden fees. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims that hotel companies are engaging in fraudulent and anti-competitive practices by misleading consumers in advertisements, preventing comparative shopping, and charging millions of dollars in hidden fees.

via Reuters|

#business #hyatt #marriott