CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 17, 2014--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (Playa)
today announced plans to introduce the Hyatt Ziva brand to Cancun.
Formerly Dreams Cancun, the resort’s multi-million dollar renovation
began June 1, and it is expected to reopen in late 2015 as Hyatt Ziva
Cancun. The resort will be managed by Playa Resorts Management, the
operational component of Playa Hotels & Resorts.
“Since the debut of Hyatt’s first two all inclusive resorts late last
year, Hyatt Zilara Cancun and
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos
, we continue to
listen to guests in order to redefine the all inclusive experience,”
said
Chris Walker
, vice president of brand experience for Hyatt Ziva and
Hyatt Zilara. “We are delighted to see plans for Hyatt Ziva Cancun
advance as it will offer a great new resort option for new and existing
Hyatt guests. The renovation of such an iconic building, coupled with an
all inclusive experience, will make Hyatt Ziva Cancun the preferred
hotel by families visiting Cancun.”
“We are excited to begin working on the renovation plans for Hyatt Ziva
Cancun as it represents an opportunity to restore and transform one of
Cancun’s most architecturally significant resorts into a new and
innovative destination for the well-traveled all inclusive guest,” said
Chief Executive Officer Bruce Wardinski, Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. “We
have received overwhelming endorsements on our direction to make the all
inclusive resort experience more sophisticated by leveraging Hyatt’s
expertise in food and beverage, as well as in the groups and meetings
segment.”
Located in Cancun’s most pristine and desirable beach location, Hyatt
Ziva Cancun will be at the tip of Punta Cancun surrounded on three sides
by the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Originally designed by renowned Mexican
architect
Roberto Legoretta
, the resort’s original pyramid-style
construction exemplifies the contemporary Mexican architecture that came
to define the development of Cancun and other Mexican beachside resorts
in the 1970s. The hotel renovation includes a restoration component that
will maintain the architectural integrity and beauty of the original.
Hyatt Ziva Cancun will be reconfigured to create a village-like
atmosphere. A bridge connecting the north beach and the south beach will
provide guests easy access to beautiful beaches, as well as connecting
entertainment, dining and other resort features and amenities. The
resort’s new entryway will welcome guests into an elevated lobby that
reveals views of the chic new swimming pools and the azure Caribbean. A
signature grand staircase will be a focal point of the resort and also
become seating for the outdoor amphitheater in the evenings.
Guestrooms
Each of the 379 guest suites in the Pyramid and Tower buildings will
exceed the expectations of today’s travelers with views of the sea,
furnishings reflecting the colors of the Caribbean and spa-style
bathrooms. Guests will be able to enjoy a number of in-room amenities,
including a complimentary refreshment bar stocked with soft drinks and
adult beverages. The resort’s Hyatt Club Suites will offer larger floor
plans and unique features, such as swim-up areas with splash pools and
Club Premium service.
Resort Amenities and Services
Hyatt Ziva Cancun will feature the famous Delphinus Experience
where guests can engage with and swim with dolphins. This unique habitat
will be integrated into the resort’s amenities in a way that creates
special moments for guests while respecting these magnificent mammals.
Additional resort amenities will include lagoon-style pools with swim-up
bars overlooking the Caribbean, an adult-only pool, a lounge with pool
tables and board games, a 24-hour fitness center, and an onsite spa and
wellness center. Beach Butlers and a Romance Concierge will also be
available to help guests have the ultimate all inclusive experience.
Guests may also enjoy entertainment throughout the day and evening, and
for added pleasure, guests can take advantage of preferred golf tee
times at one of several nearby championship courses. Golf and spa
services are available at an extra charge.
Dining
Guests will be able to choose from six restaurants and six bars and
lounges to delight their palate. With creative food presentations and a
wide selection of fresh and seasonal cuisine, guests can dine
internationally with choices ranging from a French bistro to an Italian
cucina, to an Asian-infused sushi and teriyaki restaurant to beachside
grills with fresh fish and aged meats. For casual dining, the gourmet
buffet restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with engaging
show-cooking stations. Unique refreshments are available 24 hours a day
at the coffee house, the sports bar and other lounges with signature
cocktails and expert mixologists.
Meetings and Special Events
Hyatt Ziva Cancun will offer state-of-the-art meeting and convention
space, with more than 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event
areas, including a ballroom that can be divided into five meeting rooms.
In addition to the traditional meeting space, the resort will feature
outdoor lawn, garden and beach venues with breathtaking views that will
create the perfect backdrop for weddings or other special occasions.
Expert meeting concierges, high-speed wireless Internet access
throughout the resort and a full array of audiovisual equipment will
ensure a successful conference or incentive program. Additionally, Hyatt
Ziva Cancun will have on-site professional wedding planners and a
variety of wedding celebrations designed to create the perfect memorable
event.
Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara Growth
In addition to Hyatt Ziva Cancun in Mexico, Playa is scheduled to open
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta in late 2014. In the Caribbean, Hyatt Zilara
Rose Hall
and
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall
in Montego Bay are scheduled to open
in late 2014. The two new resorts will be co-located on Jamaica’s most
romantic beach, formerly home to The Ritz-Carlton. Hyatt Zilara Rose
Hall will offer an adults-only all inclusive experience that will be
separate, but connected to,
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall
, which will cater to
guests of all ages. Whether guests desire romance or revitalization, the
two resorts will provide an escape into luxurious relaxation and
unexpected adventure – a place where extraordinary moments will combine
to create rich, enduring memories to last a lifetime.
“This year’s anticipated opening of Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and
Hyatt
Ziva Rose Hall
will cement the momentum of the Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt
Ziva brands,” said Wardinski. “We are pursuing additional development
opportunities throughout the Caribbean and worldwide, and we believe
Hyatt’s global reputation, along with Playa’s knowledge in the all
inclusive segment, provides a winning combination that has appeal to
travelers worldwide.”
Playa currently owns and manages
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos
and Hyatt Zilara
Cancun, both in Mexico. For additional information and group
reservations please visit www.allinclusive.hyatt.com.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global
hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more
than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a
difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by
providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries manage,
franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®,
Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt
House®, Hyatt Zilara™ and Hyatt
Ziva™ brand names and have locations on
six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt
Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or
licenses Hyatt Residences® and Hyatt Residence Club®.
As of March 31, 2014, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 554
properties in 47 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
About Playa Hotels & Resorts:
Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (Playa) is a leading owner, operator and
developer of all inclusive beach resorts. Playa Resorts Management is
the operational management component of the organization. Playa’s
portfolio consists of a collection of fourteen premier resorts
comprising 5,805-rooms that are located in prime beach locations in
Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Playa owns and manages
Hyatt
Ziva Los Cabos
, Hyatt Zilara Cancún and, scheduled to open in 2014,
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall Jamaica
, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall,
Hyatt Ziva Puerto
Vallarta and in 2015, Hyatt Ziva Cancún. The company also owns and
operates three resorts under Playa’s brands, The ROYAL and Gran, as well
as five resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic that are managed by
AMResorts under their Dreams and Secrets brands. Under an agreement with
an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Playa will pursue
the acquisition or development of new all inclusive resort opportunities
under two new Hyatt all inclusive brands—Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara.
Playa will also have certain rights to operate Hyatt-branded all
inclusive resorts in five Latin American and Caribbean countries on an
exclusive basis through 2018. For more information visit www.playaresorts.com.
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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Aurelia Vasquez, +1 312-780-5873
aurelia.vasquez@hyatt.com
or
Playa
Resorts Management
Gayle MacIntyre, +1 404-643-8222
gayle.macintyre@playaresorts.com