APPOINTMENT
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the appointment of Maria Zarraluqui as the new SVP, Global Hyatt Inclusive Collection Growth and Owner Relations, effective March 1, 2026.

Maria brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having led hotel developments across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, China and the Americas.
Before this appointment, Maria served as Vice President of Global Development at Meliá Hotels International. She holds extensive expertise in leadership, building new global alliances,
In her new role, Maria will oversee asset-light growth strategies, resort development and repositioning, and development of new strategic relationships to support Hyatt’s all-inclusive portfolio. She will report directly to Javier Águila, President, Inclusive Collection, Hyatt.

“Maria brings a broad track record of success in growing all-inclusive portfolios, along with an outstanding industry reputation, which will further strengthen and propel the Inclusive Collection’s development team as we continue to solidify the portfolio as a global leader, building on the industry-leading expansion achieved in recent years,” said Javier Águila, President, Inclusive Collection, Hyatt. “We have taken a creative approach to organic and inorganic growth and focused on delivering outsized results for our owners, and Maria’s appointment will be central to advancing that strategy.”











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