Hyatt Hotels belong to the Global Hyatt Corporation which is one of the most reputed and leading companies in the world. This international hospitality brand owns, manages and franchises about 735 hotels and resorts across 44 countries.
The Hyatt Corporation is a division of the Marmon Group that is owned by the Pritzker family of Chicago and its headquarters is also situated in Chicago.
All the properties including hotels and resorts under this company are branded under Park Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Resorts, TBA Hyatt and Hyatt Summerfield Suites brands . Apart from these, the group of Hyatt Hotels or Hyatt Corporation also owns Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc and U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc.
Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc operates Hyatt Vacation Club and other residential properties while U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. franchises Microtel Inns and Suites and Hawthorn Suites.
History – The first Hyatt hotel was opened by Hyatt Corporation on 27th September, 1957 at the Los Angeles International Airport and was called Hyatt House. Within the next ten years Hyatt expanded its operation along the west coast. In 1957, the first atrium hotel of the world was set up by Hyatt Corporation. The grand edifice with its twenty-one story atrium tower lobby revolutionized the architecture of the hotel buildings. It thus became a trendsetter in the lodging industry with exposed public spaces. The first international Hotel known as Hyatt Regency Hong Kong was opened.
Gradually numerous
Hyatt Hotels offering world class accommodation, first rate facilities and services sprang up all around the globe. The oldest brand among the Hyatt hotel chain is the Hyatt Regency brand. At present the term Hyatt is instantly identified with quality and luxury.
