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Stephen Ho has been appointed as Group President, Asia Pacific at Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Stephen Ho will become Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027. David Udell, who has led the region since 2014, will retire from his current role effective December 31, 2026, and continue with Hyatt as a Senior Advisor focused on developing future hospitality leaders and supporting the company’s luxury ambitions.

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Chicago, IL, United States
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Ho brings more than 40 years of hospitality leadership experience and currently serves as President, Greater China & Growth, Asia Pacific. Before joining Hyatt in 2018, he served as President, Asia Pacific, for Starwood Hotels & Resorts and CEO, Greater China, for Marriott International. At Hyatt, he has led the Greater China business and supported the company’s growth priorities across Asia Pacific.

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2024, the Company’s portfolio included more than 1,350 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 78 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt...