CHICAGO (June 8, 2023) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that as part of Hyatt’s strategic collaboration with German hospitality company Lindner Hotels AG, properties of the brands ‘Lindner Hotels & Resorts’ and ‘me and all hotels’ are joining World of Hyatt as part of the JdV by Hyatt collection and will become fully bookable on hyatt.com throughout June 2023. The integration of the Lindner portfolio further bolsters Hyatt’s transformative growth in the lifestyle space with the addition of an estimated 5,500 rooms.
All of the me and all hotels and select Lindner hotels are already available to book on hyatt.com with the remainder of properties slated to integrate soon. When the properties integrate, they are simultaneously joining the JdV by Hyatt brand – a collection of independent hotels with unique personalities that are true reflections of the neighborhoods they call home. Certain Lindner properties are expected to join the brand at a later date.
“We are excited by the planned integration and the ability to offer our guests and World of Hyatt members even more lifestyle offerings across desired locations in Europe, such as Berlin, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt,” said Javier Águila, group president EAME, Hyatt. “Lindner and Hyatt teams have been working tirelessly to enable the integration of Lindner’s impressive portfolio, and we look forward to working together to introduce guests and World of Hyatt members to new destinations and an enhanced Lindner stay experience.”
Once each property of the brands ‘Lindner Hotels & Resorts’ and ‘me and all hotels’ joins the JdV by Hyatt collection, they will automatically become part of the World of Hyatt loyalty program, which will enable World of Hyatt members to enjoy benefits from earning and redeeming points for room upgrades, spa experiences, dining and more to enjoying exclusive member-only offers at new hotels in 15 new destinations across Europe.
“We are thrilled to advance our distribution capabilities and brands with Hyatt, while retaining our strong standalone identity and offering new international guest segments with a diverse collection of more than 30 hotels and resorts in various locations across German, Central and Eastern Europe,” adds Arno Schwalie, chief executive officer, Lindner Hotels AG. “It feels right to take this step into global brand awareness in our anniversary year, positioning the family business Lindner and its strong portfolio for future growth and success.”
The integration enriches Hyatt’s existing JdV by Hyatt portfolio in Europe with two unique hospitality experiences. me and all hotels are deeply rooted in the neighborhood and its cultural identity. Designed as an urban living room, the me and all hotels brand celebrates individuality while keeping its pulse on the collective and progressive vibe of the community. The Lindner Hotel & Resorts brand has been relaunched in light of Lindner’s 50th hospitality anniversary and exudes an open and welcoming spirit that makes guests feel at home and part of the local life. Guest can find everything they need to revitalize, stay fit and take on the world through a wide range of invigorating activities, sports events and outdoor adventures. The reinvented brand identity reflects Lindner’s ambitious modernization plans, calibrating the company for growth in international markets and new guest segments.
To learn more about the me and all hotels joining the JdV by Hyatt brand and World of Hyatt, visit hyatt.com/newjdvbyhyatt. Stay tuned for information about Lindner Hotels & Resorts, which will be added to the page as properties continue to be integrated.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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 March 31, 2023, the Company’s portfolio included more than 1,250 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 75 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Residence Club®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove; the Boundless Collection, including Miraval®, Alila®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Hyatt Centric®, and Caption by Hyatt®; the Independent Collection, including The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt®, and JdV by Hyatt®; and the Inclusive Collection, including Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
About Lindner Hotels AG
Lindner Hotels AG celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Under the brand Lindner Hotel Group, the company currently manages 31 hotels in seven European countries. Five additional hotels are under construction or in planning. They embody for joie de vivre, enjoyment and cordiality. With their inspiring design, casual flair and sustainable orientation, the urban boutique hotels of the me & all hotels brand in central locations of exciting cities appeal primarily to city and business travelers as well as urban locals who want to combine living, working and celebrating. Local partners from the fields of gastronomy, music, art and start-ups provide ever new experiences with pop-up kitchens, events and sustainable products. Tradition and innovation come together at the award-winning Lindner Hotels & Resorts. From business hotels with modern meeting facilities to theme hotels, luxurious spa and golf resorts, city spots and historic grand hotels - they all combine hospitality with passion, sporting passion and enjoyment in perfection. Since May 2022, Arno Schwalie has been Chairman of the Board and CEO of Lindner Hotels AG, which was founded in 1973 by architect Otto Lindner and remains family-owned. Together with Stefanie Brandes (COO) and Frank Lindner (CTO), they form the Management Board of Lindner Hotels AG. By joining the "World of Hyatt" in 2022, the company strengthens its international growth and gives guests access to a worldwide bonus program. Further information on: https://lindnerhotels.com/.
About World of Hyatt
World of Hyatt is Hyatt’s award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in Hyatt’s Timeless Collection, including in the Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Residence Club®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, and UrCove brands; Boundless Collection, including in the Miraval®, Alila®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Hyatt Centric®, and Caption by Hyatt® brands; Independent Collection, including in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt®, and JdV by Hyatt® brands; and Inclusive Collection, including in the Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas brands. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can enjoy personalized care and access to distinct benefits including Guest of Honor, confirmed suite upgrades at time of booking, diverse wellbeing offerings, digital key, and exclusive member rates. With more than 36 million members, World of Hyatt offers a variety of ways to earn and redeem points for hotel stays, dining and spa services, wellbeing focused experiences through the FIND platform; as well as the benefits of Hyatt’s strategic loyalty collaborations with American Airlines AAdvantage®, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, Lindblad Expeditions and MGM Resorts International. Travelers can enroll for free at hyatt.com, download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with World of Hyatt on Facebook, Instagram. TikTok and Twitter.
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Hyatt – Central and Eastern Europe