
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Thomas Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, has immediately retired after his ties with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in the latest files released by the US Department of Justice.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Hyatt has confirmed its plans to acquire the lifestyle company Standard International, parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brand, for up to $335 million.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Hyatt is set to acquire Dream Hotel Group and its portfolio of 12 lifestyle hotels, with a further 24 signed in the future.

Reading Time: 2 minutesEU: Hyatt has entered into an exclusive collaboration with German hospitality business Lindner Hotels AG to bring more than 30 properties into the Hyatt brand portfolio.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has agreed to buy luxury hotel and resort operator Apple Leisure Group for $2.7 billion in cash, expected to close Q4