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    SANDALS® DUNN’S RIVER INTRODUCES NEW STARGAZING CONCIERGE

    In celebration of the Summer solstice, Sandals Resorts announces its very first Stargazing Concierge at the completely reimagined Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The luxury all-inclusive resort company is inviting guests to embrace this planetary new offering included with a stay in the resort’s new Coyaba Sky Villa Swim-up Rondoval Suites.The recently debuted Sandals Dunn’s River ushers in a new era of hospitality and many ‘Sandals Firsts,’ including the brand’s first open-air rooftop suites complete with state-of-the-art telescopes to now the debut of Sandals’ first Stargazing Concierge. Guests who reserve a stay in a Coyaba Sky Villa Swim-up Rondoval Suite for travel beginning July 1, 2023, will be met with their very own Stargazing Concierge, a complimentary new Butler service offering. Upon request, the Stargazing Concierge will arrange bespoke stargazing experiences for couples to enjoy on their private rooftops. Beyond creating a romantic respite under the stars, the Stargazing Concierge will also help guests identify constellations and meteor activity in the Caribbean sky. To commemorate their trip, Sandals is providing couples staying in the villas with a complimentary custom star map of their personal stargazing experience, created by The Night Sky.*
    The innovative new stargazing service offered by Sandals is research backed. Earlier this year, a recent survey conducted by the Sandals Institute of Romance cited that the vast majority of couples (80%) want to prioritize romance this year, with beach vacations (67%) and secluded places (57%) being the preferred settings for connection.
    “We are constantly listening to our guests and looking for additional ways to give them that ‘stellar’ stay,” says Deryk Meany, General Manager at Sandals Dunn’s River. “Creating the perfect cozy Caribbean evenings – from moonlit cocktails to wine and cheese pairings to decadent dessert offerings under a canopy of stars, creates a new moment to relax and connect while staying with us.”

    Offering unmatched views of the Ocho Rios skyscape, the Coyaba Sky Villa Rondoval Suites reinvent the state of romance and luxury with private soaking tubs, a sun-lounging area, and direct access to a sprawling river pool. Guests checking in to Sandals Dunn’s River will also delight in 12 Global Gourmet™ restaurants – with 10 concepts entirely new to the Sandals brand – as well as nine bars, including Dunn’s Rum Club, where the island’s signature libation is shaken and stirred into authentic, expertly mixed craft cocktails. Located on a stunning stretch of white sand beach, the 260-room resort welcomes guests to a remarkable luxury all-inclusive experience on Jamaica’s north coast.ADVERTISEMENTFor more information and to book a stay, visit: www.sandals.com/stargazing-concierge/.
    Sandals Resorts were voted the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand 2022 at the World Travel Awards and have excelled in these prestigious awards for the past 25 years continuously.

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    Viadi acquires Edge Retreats

    Viadi has announced the acquisition of global luxury villa rental marketplace, Edge Retreats for an undisclosed sum.
    Based in London, venture-backed Edge Retreats was founded in 2013 and has a portfolio of 6,500 villas across over fifty countries. Edge Retreats was recently named as one of Skift’s 250 most influential companies in the short-term rental space.
    This marks the third acquisition for Viadi after it purchased a majority stake in Caribbean-focused villa specialist, WhereToStay.com in January this year and experiential tour operator, Explorations Company in 2022.
    Oli Corkhill, Co-Founder, Viadi said: “I’ve followed Edge Retreats since inception and they have an impressive portfolio of properties around the world, especially in Europe. WhereToStay.com and Edge Retreats are highly complementary, and this latest acquisition will propel the business across both sides of the Atlantic. Adding the Edge Retreats properties to the mix will see the overall portfolio of vacation rentals within Viadi approaching 10,000 properties globally.”
    Aurelie Lepercq, CEO, Edge Retreats added: ‘‘We are pleased to see Edge Retreats join a collective of such successful luxury vacation rentals and travel brands. Over the years, Edge Retreats has achieved tremendous growth and presence with 6,500 properties across 164 destinations, serving a valued global base of affluent and ultra-affluent clients in 74 countries. We look forward to becoming part of the Viadi Group and WhereToStay.com’’ ADVERTISEMENTThom Dunaway, Founder of WhereToStay.com added: “Making this acquisition so early in this next chapter of the WhereToStay.com story is pivotal and allows us to bring product in Europe and the rest of the world to our largely North American based clients whilst attracting more guests globally. We’ve built a highly efficient technology platform over 25 years with unique business logic that will stand us in good stead as we grow the portfolio and client base.”
    Viadi will now be looking to capitalise on its growing client base by encouraging loyalty across the collection of brands whilst always on the lookout for further expansion opportunities in new and existing markets as well as exploring growth in other specialisms within the travel industry.
    Viadi Group SAViadi has a growing collection of high-end, specialist, vacation rental and travel companies all focused on delivering exceptional holidays for affluent clients globally. The company has four hubs in the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. The name “Viadi” comes from the Rätoromanisch for travel or journey.
    Edge Retreats LimitedEdge Retreats® is a global luxury vacation rental platform pairing a discerning clientele with ultra-luxury homes in exclusive vacation destinations worldwide. From the Côte d’Azur to Lake Como, Turks and Caicos to the Swiss Alps, Edge Retreats® provides elite travelers with access to private retreats in more than 50 countries. The company’s portfolio of unparalleled estates includes lavish designer homes, private islands, estates and castles, ski chalets and beachfront properties. Bespoke services include bookable private chefs, nannies, super-yachts, and other highly coveted experiences for affluent individuals. Edge Retreats® creates unforgettable memories for its clients at the World’s most preeminent properties and are proud to be developing technology for the future of luxury travel. For more information visit edgeretreats.com .

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    TUI EXPANDS THE NUMBER OF HOTELS WITH THE ‘GREEN & FAIR’ LABEL BY NEARLY 50%

    TUI, one of the world’s leading tourism businesses, has increased the number of ‘Green & Fair’ labelled hotels on offer to customers to 997, an increase of nearly 50%.The ‘Green & Fair’ label, first introduced in November 2022, highlights hotels that have been independently certified in line with strict sustainability credentials, known as the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Criteria.
    The GSTC Criteria works as the worldwide standard for sustainability in travel and tourism and is focused around four key areas: sustainable management; environmental protection; social and economic support of the local community and recognising and promoting cultural heritage. Examples of this include favouring local suppliers, measuring energy consumption and taking steps to minimise overall consumption and promoting reusable, returnable and recycled goods.

    Richard Sofer, Commercial Director at TUI, said: “We know making sustainable choices is becoming more and more important to our customers and we launched our Green & Fair label to make it easy for them to see which hotels offer the best sustainable options.  We’re delighted so many more of our hotel partners have now been certified as meeting the robust GSTC criteria and are proud to label them Green & Fair.  By staying in a Green & Fair hotel, your holiday choice goes a few steps further to help our planet and worldwide communities. We want customers to be able to integrate sustainability into their entire holiday, which is why, as well as choosing a Green & Fair hotel, they can also select from a wide range of Green & Fair labelled experiences.”
    ADVERTISEMENTTUI’s Green & Fair experiences have a positive impact on the local community and minimise environmental impact. The Green & Fair experiences include many from the TUI Collection portfolio of enriching, more sustainable experiences, led by expert guides that deliver unique local insights. From volcanic tours in the Canaries to family adventures in Turkey, TUI customers can effortlessly make sustainable choices whilst on their holiday.

    And customers can take some more simple actions by following these top tips:
    Reduce plastic waste by using bars of soap, shampoo and conditioner, rather than bottles.Protect marine life by using chemical-free suncream during beach trips.Bring reusable bottles instead of using single-use plastic bottles.Remember to bring a bag for life in your suitcase for shopping.Save water and don’t wash towels daily.
    And choosing more sustainable options doesn’t mean customers have to compromise on choice or price. TUI currently offers Green & Fair hotels across some of the globe’s must-see cities, beaches and mountain spots, from Las Vegas and Cancun to Slovenia and Cyprus.

    For every Green & Fair booking made, TUI currently donates £1 per adult and 50p per child to the TUI Care Foundation, which has programmes across the globe to protect natural environments and empower the people living in holiday destinations.

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    PLANS TO BUILD THE BAHAMAS’ FIRST CORAL GENE BANK

    Atlantis Paradise Island, a global leader in marine life conservation, will be home to The Bahamas’ first coral gene bank, making strides in the global fight against Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), an affliction decimating coral populations in The Bahamas and beyond.Nearly half of The Bahamas and Caribbean’s reef-building coral species are susceptible to SCTLD. Of the 45 reef-building coral species within the region, more than half can catch the disease, including some of the slowest-growing and longest-lived species such as brain, pillar and star corals. Coral survival rate of SCTLD is extremely low and once infected, corals can die within weeks.
    Signed into effect on May 18th, The Bahamas Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis Paradise Island (BCGB) is a collaboration between Atlantis and its 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF), The Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) and University of The Bahamas. Under this agreement, Atlantis and ABPF will support the effort to build and equip a biosecure facility to save the most vulnerable coral species from SCTLD until they can be safely returned to the reefs.
    In its 25-year history, Atlantis has established itself as a leader in sustainable tourism with ongoing work to protect, rehabilitate and conserve marine life in The Bahamas. The Atlantis team makes decisions guided by current and future environmental, social and economic impacts. The resort’s innovative, progressive, passion-driven approach to preserving paradise underscores every aspect of the iconic destination resort, from family-friendly activities to diverse dining offerings.
    When visiting Atlantis, guests have a unique opportunity to contribute to marine life conservation. Proceeds from all experiences at the resort’s world-class marine habitats and Dolphin Cay directly fund ABPF initiatives. Most recently, Atlantis, ABPF and Perry Institute for Marine Science led a coral out planting excursion using coral fragments harvested from nurseries at the resort, and replanted a nearby coral reef to accelerate the process of ecosystem replenishment.
    The Atlantis Blue Project Foundation is championing the efforts to preserve marine life in The Bahamas. The foundation has successfully financed the country’s first coral reef report card, which involved surveying over 400 reefs to determine the extent of damage and predict recovery after natural disasters. They have established 25 coral nurseries and planted thousands of corals to aid in the growth of depleted reefs. Their efforts have also contributed to creating 1.4 million acres of Marine Protected Areas on the west side of Andros Island and the designation of 17 marine protected areas with coral reefs in The Bahamas. Additionally, the foundation has provided funding for the implementation of coral reef education programs in schools throughout the country.ADVERTISEMENTThe Bahamas Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis will allow marine biologists and students to rescue, preserve, study and grow coral species in a controlled environment. The BCGB will house up to 600 coral colonies of more than 15 species vulnerable to SCTLD and will be designed to allow for coral propagation, producing tens of thousands of offspring annually. The BCBG will safeguard genetic diversity and foster coral breeding for reef regeneration and restoration.
    “We have a responsibility to the ecosystems surrounding us, and establishing The Bahamas Coral Gene Bank is our next step in the ongoing effort to protect our reefs and stop Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease. The Atlantis team is proud of its commitment to conserving marine life and restoring our oceans. As we celebrate World Ocean Month, we aim to raise greater awareness and education to the local and global community about the critical environmental challenges we face,” said Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director of Atlantis Paradise Island.
    “The Bahamas Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis Paradise Island goes beyond coral rescue—it is about securing the future of Bahamian reefs,” said Michele Liu, Senior Vice President of Atlantis Marine and Water Park Operations and Board Member of Atlantis Blue Project Foundation. “Through this initiative, our goal is to preserve critical marine life and safeguard the livelihood of future generations, which has been the goal of Atlantis Blue Project Foundation since its inception in 2005.”
    World Ocean Month will be celebrated throughout June at Atlantis with various fun and educational activities for guests of all ages as well as its team members. These include coastal restoration community events, mangrove seedling plantings, ocean conservation talks, ocean-themed culinary adventures for kids, aquatic-themed movies celebrating all things aquatic, and a special scavenger hunt as part of the World Ocean Month experience at Atlantis.
    You can learn more about Atlantis Paradise Island and Atlantis Blue Project Foundation’s sustainability efforts by visiting the website.https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/sustainable-tourism

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    Hard Rock International Kicks Off Pride Month with Special VIP Performance

    Hard Rock International hosted a private event with Halsey to celebrate the start of Pride Month at Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane, where the brand was founded. This VIP event featured an intimate performance by the GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum, genre-bending artist, known for advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community as a queer artist themselves, alongside notable speakers and representation from LGBTQIA+ nonprofit partners. To commemorate the occasion, Hard Rock Heals Foundation®, the charitable arm of Hard Rock®, presented a $250,000 donation to the Human Rights Campaign and Outright International in support of their service to LGBTQIA+ communities.
    Additionally, live during the event, Halsey donated several pieces of memorabilia to Hard Rock’s celebrated collection of more than 87,000 pieces. The world’s largest and most valuable authentic music memorabilia collection at Hard Rock began at Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane with Eric Clapton marking his favorite seat by hanging his guitar on the wall. Halsey’s contribution now adds: 
    Custom white and orange pullover with two-piece bodysuit worn every night during Halsey’s 2017-18 “Hopeless Fountain Kingdom” World Tour, with stops in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.Gibson J-45 Tobacco Burst acoustic guitar played by Halsey while performing “Finally // Beautiful Stranger” during January 26, 2020 appearance on Saturday Night Live. At the VIP event on June 3, 2023, Halsey personally inscribed a thank you message to Hard Rock along with a drawing on the guitar.
    Now available in stores and online at Rock Shops®, Halsey, who is a queer artist themself, has designed two co-branded Hard Rock x Halsey Signature Series Pride Edition T-shirts. A portion of proceeds from the 2023 Pride will benefit Human Rights Campaign, Outright International, and local LGBTQIA+ charities.
    “All of us at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) are incredibly grateful to Halsey and Hard Rock for selecting HRCF as a beneficiary partner for this global fundraising effort. HRCF seeks to fundamentally change the way LGBTQIA+ people are treated in our everyday lives. LGBTQIA+ people are in every community, every profession and every culture, and yet we face enormous obstacles simply because of who we are,” said Zack Hasychak, Director of Membership Outreach at Human Rights Campaign Foundation. “We work to build capacity and change policies, practices, hearts and minds in a range of institutions that shape our daily lives, from corporations to hospitals to schools. This partnership with Halsey and Hard Rock will provide critical funds to support and grow our work so that we can impact even more LGBTQIA+ people.”ADVERTISEMENT“Outright International is delighted and proud to partner with Hard Rock and Halsey to celebrate the resilience and joy of the LGBTIQIA+ community and elevate Outright’s work advocating for the human rights of LGBTIQIA+ people around the world,” said Elise Colomer-Cheadle, Director of Development & Corporate Engagement at Outright International. “Through our collaboration this June, Hard Rock and Halsey will help extend the impact of Outright’s work, elevating the voices of LGBTQIA+ activists around the globe and amplifying the issues impacting LGBTQIA+ communities. At a time where anti-LGBTIQIA+ movements are mobilizing, we remain deeply grateful to Hard Rock and Halsey for their support and solidarity.”
    For full details on Hard Rock International’s 2023 Pride activations, partnerships, and support of the LGBTQIA+ community and diversity, please see HERE.https://news.hardrock.com/hard-rock-international-encourages-all-to-love-out-loud-this-pride-month-with-new-limited-edition-retail-and-series-of-global-events-throughout-june-with-halsey/

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    TOP 10 MOST UNUSUAL ROOM SERVICE REQUESTS

    Today Hotels.com® reveals its inaugural Room Service Report which finds that demand for the popular amenity is on the rise according to 45% of U.S. hotels1The report surveyed hotel partners around the world to reveal what’s “in” when dining in from the trendiest to the most eccentric orders, as well as hotels with over-the-top room service options like a $1600 burger and a $300 ice cream sundae. Top findings from the study include:The weird side of room service
    Hotels revealed their most unusual guest requests, including “diet” water, melted ice cream, blowfish and a raw fish caught by a traveler who wanted it cooked to order.Top properties are pushing the boundaries of room service to go beyond food, offering in-room concerts and even a personal Lego® butler.Burgers in bed
    Burgers are the most popular room service order not just in the U.S. (49% of U.S. responses) but also globally, beating out pizza, club sandwiches, tacos and fries.While diners indulge in sushi rolls and lobster tails at restaurants, 43% of U.S. hotels surveyed say guests prefer more casual cuisine behind closed doors, ala burgers in bed.Reveling in room service
    Over a quarter (27%) of U.S. hotels said their guests will go all-out while ordering in, spending on average more than $100 for room service.Hotels said steak and champagne are the most expensive items on their room service menus.How to get free room service
    Starting June 12, Hotels.com is offering guests nationwide a chance to win $100 toward an indulgent room service experience this summer. Enter by July 12 at Hotels.com/getroomservice to take advantage of this tempting offer and for full terms.2ADVERTISEMENT“Room service holds a special place in the hearts of hotel guests,” said Melanie Fish, spokesperson for Hotels.com. “Whether it’s a treat-yourself moment or must-have after a long day of sightseeing, there’s a certain satisfaction in having someone else foot the bill. That’s why we’re covering up to $30,000 in room service bills this summer, so guests can go all-in on their favorite in-room experience. And a tip for Hotels.com gold and silver rewards members – you can find VIP properties where food and beverage credit is always on the menu in the app.”
    The 10 most unusual room service requests:
    Diet waterMelted ice creamBlowfishBoiled bottled waterA cooked fish that the guest brought with themCockle popcornNo-egg-white omeletteRice bowl for a dogBisonEggless eggs in hell (shakshuka)

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    MANDARIN ORIENTAL EXCLUSIVE HOMES ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO GROWTH AND EXPANSION PLANS

    Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s branded collection of the world’s finest vacation homes, chalets and mansions, has seen exceptional growth since its launch in Spring 2022. Operated in collaboration with luxury home rental platform StayOne, each Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Home is hand-picked for its outstanding quality and sought-after location, while also providing personalised service and experiences in keeping with the legendary hospitality of the award-winning brand.
    The Group’s new venture has achieved stellar growth since its debut season in 2022, with the portfolio growing over 150% in just 12 months. The expanding collection of over twenty properties now spans luxury leisure destinations across the UK, Europe, and Asia. The Mandarin Oriental brand is historically known for its award-winning hotels but began venturing into the private home rental market via a strategic investment in StayOne back in 2020. Spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, this adjacent hospitality market has seen rapid growth and is forecast to continue with a CAGR of 19.84% between 2022 and 2028. Since investing, Mandarin Oriental and StayOne have selected an exclusively limited subset of properties for inclusion as part of the fully-serviced Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes collection.

    Following the launch, Mandarin Oriental has seen increasing demand among its loyal fan base for private villa experiences from guests seeking to enjoy multi-generational stays, celebrate key milestones and enjoy longer stays with loved ones. The Group plans to discerningly expand the business to meet this demand, with an ambition to grow the portfolio to over 100 homes within the next 5 years.
    The current collection of homes span across popular holiday destinations and range from charming English countryside escapes, to idyllic beach-front villas in the South of France and the Balearics, a spectacular ski chalet in Lech, exquisitely restored masserie in Puglia and an exotic Balinese estate. Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes seeks to expand its footprint of luxury leisure destinations in Europe, for both winter and summer breaks, as well as broadening the portfolio in Asia. The Group has also identified the United States and the Caribbean as key regions for future expansion.ADVERTISEMENTComplementary to luxury private home rentals, the Group have seen increasing demand for tailored experiences with heavily personalized offerings. In collaboration with StayOne, Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes is able to offer curated experiences guests, for instance, pairing a villa stay with private helicopter transfers to the Monaco Grand Prix and exclusive tickets to watch the race from a nearby yacht.“We are thrilled with the success to date of our venture into luxury private home rentals, which has proven to be an innovative pillar for our strategic growth. With our loyal Fans at the center of everything we do, we are committed to redefining the luxury home rental market with our renowned service quality and growing our portfolio in highly desirable locations for our guests.” said Joanna Flint, Chief Commercial Officer of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

    “Our collaboration with Mandarin Oriental has created a unique offering in the luxury private home market and we are delighted with the success to date. Mandarin Oriental is a globally respected and trusted brand delivering legendary service and bespoke experiences and we are thrilled to be working with them to further grow our portfolio of exceptional homes, providing new and unique experiences for guests,” said Thomas Bennett, co-founder, StayOne.
    View the full collection of Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes here: www.mandarinoriental.com/exclusive-homes

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    Hyatt’s Transformative Growth Continues: More Markets, More Segments, More Opportunities

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the completed acquisition of London-based Mr & Mrs Smith, a global travel platform that provides direct booking access to a carefully curated collection of more than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties. With this addition to the portfolio, World of Hyatt members will soon have even more rewarding stays and experiences to choose from, including more than 20 new countries for Hyatt such as Fiji, Croatia, Iceland and Anguilla. Hyatt acquired 100 percent of the asset-light Mr & Mrs Smith platform for an enterprise value of £53.0 million in cash consideration. The purchase price represents an attractive acquisition multiple in the high-single digits on projected stabilized earnings.
    Hyatt further continues its transformative growth journey on the heels of doubling the number of luxury rooms, tripling the number of resort rooms, and quadrupling the number of lifestyle rooms over the past five years. Hyatt is poised to build upon that momentum with expansive opportunities globally across its brand portfolio and immediate developer interest in Hyatt Studios, Hyatt’s new extended-stay brand entry into the upper-midscale segment in the Americas.

    “Our competitive advantage is that we have vast areas of white space for development and a rapidly growing World of Hyatt loyalty member base,” said Jim Chu, executive vice president & global growth officer. “We average four hotels in markets where we have hotels whereas our competition averages 14, meaning fertile territory for developers who don’t have to worry about intra-brand competition.”
    Loyal Members Drive High-Quality Revenue for OwnersADVERTISEMENTHyatt’s growth is fueled by the World of Hyatt loyalty program’s member base, which has grown 260% over the past five years. Data shows that World of Hyatt members are looking for more opportunities to stay with Hyatt – in more segments and more markets. By listening to guests who previously stayed at Hyatt but opted to stay with a competing brand, it was primarily for two reasons: there was no Hyatt hotel within five miles, or they opted to stay a lower chain scale. Hyatt Studios hotels will present a solution to both for guests.
    Data also shows that World of Hyatt members enjoy almost 50 percent more stays in a year than non-members and spend over 70 percent more per year with Hyatt than guests who are non-members. Since the launch of the Inclusive Collection, loyalty penetration across legacy Apple Leisure Group resorts in the Americas grew to 21 percent in just one year.
    “World of Hyatt members represent high-quality revenue for owners and operators,” said Mark Vondrasek, chief commercial officer, Hyatt. “Our members spend more, stay more and seek out Hyatt for different stay occasions, as evidenced by the significant increase in Brand Explorer awards, which reward guests every time they stay at five different Hyatt brands.”
    As part of Hyatt’s previously announced exclusive franchise agreements with Lindner Hotels & Resorts, more than 30 Lindner Hotels and me and all hotels will soon join the JdV by Hyatt brand and the World of Hyatt loyalty program, enabling members to earn and redeem points in 15 new destinations across Europe.
    Organic Growth Continues Across All of Hyatt’s Brand Collections
    Boundless Collection hotels deliver best-in-class offerings and compelling experiences designed to excite and inspire. Hotels slated to open in 2023 and beyond include:
    Expansion of the Alila brand with Alila Dongao Island in China and Alila Shanghai.The international expansion of the Caption by Hyatt brand with Caption by Hyatt Zhongshan Park Shanghai in China, Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka and Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo in Japan, and Caption by Hyatt Sydney in Australia.Growth of the Thompson Hotels brand in new markets including Thompson Palm Springs, Thompson Rome and Thompson Shanghai.International growth of the Andaz brand with the anticipated debut of the first city-center Andaz hotel in Thailand with Andaz Bangkok and the debut of the Andaz brand in Qatar, with the opening of Andaz Doha slated for late 2023.Continued growth of the Hyatt Centric brand in the Asia Pacific region with Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur as well as Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai and Hyatt Centric Xiamen Ocean Front and in Canada with Hyatt Centric Jarvis Street Toronto.Timeless Collection hotels deliver impeccable service and thoughtful amenities. With robust revenue growth in the group segment during the first quarter, Hyatt continues to strengthen its Timeless Collection brand footprint globally:
    Expansion of the Hyatt Regency brand on the heels of a strong business transient and group travel recovery with Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston and Hyatt Regency Conroe in Texas, Hyatt Regency Mexico City Insurgentes and Hyatt Regency San Luis Potosí in Mexico, Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort in Montenegro, Hyatt Regency Pravets Resort in Bulgaria, Hyatt Regency Changshu KunCheng Lake, Hyatt Regency Hangzhou International Airport and Hyatt Regency Xian Airport in China as well as Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars in the United Kingdom and Hyatt Regency Madinah in Saudi Arabia.The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands continued global growth with the anticipated opening of Hyatt Place Asheville (Airport) North Carolina, Hyatt Place Boise/Meridian in Idaho, Hyatt House Mall of America/MSP Airport in Minnesota, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Mississauga – Airport Corporate Centre in Canada, and the debut of the Hyatt Place brand in Malaysia with Hyatt Place Johor Bahru, Vietnam with Hyatt Place Ha Long Bay, Bai Chay and Indonesia with Hyatt Place Makassar.
    Highly anticipated growth of the Park Hyatt brand with Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Park Hyatt Changsha in China.The introduction of Grand Hyatt in new markets with planned openings such as the Grand Cayman and Kunming, China with the anticipated openings of Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman and Grand Hyatt Kunming, in addition to the Murcia region of Spain with the opening of Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, the brand’s debut in Spain.The debut of three Hyatt brands in Kenya by 2024, including Hyatt Regency Nairobi as well as the first dual-branded Hyatt project in Africa, Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands and Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands.Inclusive Collection represents the largest collection of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the world and delivers immersive, elevated experiences where everything is seamlessly included. The Inclusive Collection is expected to debut six new resorts by the end of 2024, highlighted by:

    New and exciting brands that continue to elevate the all-inclusive experience, such as the recently announced Impression by Secrets brand with the opening of Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres.Continued expansion of the Secrets brand across the Americas with Secrets Tides Punta Cana, Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa, and Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club.Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlan Golf & Spa Resort in Mexico and Dream Madeira Resort Spa & Marina in Portugal.The anticipated debut of Zoëtry Halkidiki, marking the first Zoetry-branded property in Greece.Independent Collection hotels are all unique – from storied properties and vibrant neighborhood locales to immersive retreats. This collection offers travelers enriching experiences in distinct and exciting ways, spotlighted by planned openings that include:
    Continued expansion of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt with Hotel Toranomon Hills, the brand’s second property in Japan, and Kennedy 89, the brand’s first property in Frankfurt, Germany.The debut of the JdV by Hyatt brand in India with Ronil and the debut of the JdV by Hyatt brand in China with the FILA HOUSE in Shanghai and the Sonya Hello Kitty Hotel in Hainan.For more information about Hyatt hotels, please visit: www.hyatt.com.

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