Hyatt Appoints New President of Inclusive Collection

APPOINTMENT

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed Javier Águila as the new President of the Inclusive Collection, effective March 1, 2025. He will continue to serve as Group President for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EAME). This new appointment emphasizes Hyatt’s commitment to its global all-inclusive portfolio, which encompasses roughly 55,000 rooms and aims to enhance the growth potential of its 11 Inclusive Collection brands. Among these is the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts brand, recently added to Hyatt’s portfolio through a 50/50 strategic joint venture with Grupo Piñero, of which Águila is a Board member.

Águila’s appointment follows Hyatt’s introduction of five brand portfolios: Lifestyle, Luxury, Inclusive, Classics, and Essentials. Additionally, Amar Lalvani has established and overseen a Lifestyle group. More updates regarding a new Luxury group will be shared later this year.

“With our distinct brand portfolios and dedicated leadership, we are strengthening our commitment to delivering experiences that meet the needs of our very different guest and customer bases,” said Mark Hoplamazian, President & CEO of Hyatt.

“Javier came to Hyatt through the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group in 2021, and between his vast all-inclusive expertise and the growth momentum the EAME region has seen under his leadership since 2022, I am confident he will bring the full potential of our growing Inclusive Collection to bear and further advance Hyatt’s position as a leader in all-inclusive, caring even more deeply for guests, customers and owners in this exciting segment. Javier possesses a growth mindset and is filled with ideas for innovation and continuous improvement in performance for all our Inclusive Collection brands.”

In his new position, Águila will manage every facet of Hyatt’s global all-inclusive business, encompassing development, operations, branding, and commercial performance, while collaborating closely with international teams.