Patrick Huey has been named Director of Global Wellbeing Operations at Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Patrick Huey has taken on the role of director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, bringing with him over two decades of experience in the spa and wellness as well as the hospitality sectors. His extensive background spans across various regions including the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. Most recently, Huey served as the general manager at We Care Spa in California, a prestigious 28-suite wellness resort and spa nestled in the Coachella Valley. His career has seen him hold leadership positions in renowned organizations like Montage International, Minor Hotel Group (operator of Anantara, Avani, and Tivoli hotel brands), Equinox, Four Seasons, Viceroy Hotel Group, and Sandals Resorts. Additionally, Huey was elected as the ISPA board chair in 2020, leveraging his position to actively advocate for spa industry support during the pandemic.
Huey's appointment at Hyatt signals the corporation's commitment to strengthening its wellbeing strategy, representing its first major corporate wellbeing appointment since 2018. Hyatt's expansive portfolio now encompasses over 1,250 hotels and all-inclusive properties spanning 76 countries across six continents. This includes a diverse range of properties, from boutique hotels with as few as 50 rooms to larger sites boasting 2,000 rooms. In the wellness sector, Hyatt is renowned for its destination spa brand, Miraval, which recently inaugurated its fourth Life in Balance spa location in California. Patrick Huey's wealth of experience and leadership will likely play a pivotal role in further enhancing Hyatt's presence and impact in the global wellbeing and hospitality arena.