UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 20 August 2026 – Hyatt recently appointed Guido Fredrich as Vice President, Development Luxury and Lifestyle in EAME. In his role, Fredrich will lead the growth of Hyatt’s Luxury and Lifestyle portfolios across the region.
He joins Hyatt at a pivotal moment for its regional expansion, as the company continues to strengthen its presence in culturally relevant gateway cities and iconic leisure destinations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Recent additions include Andaz Lisbon and Miraval the Red Sea, with highlights like Thompson Seville, Thompson Rome and The Standard Lisbon expected before the end of 2026.
Fredrich brings more than 15 years of international experience in hospitality development and real estate, including a previous senior development role at Hyatt where he oversaw more than 15 market entries across several brands. Before his return to Hyatt, Fredrich served as Chief Development Officer at Corinthia Hotels, where he led the expansion of the Corinthia brand globally, securing strategic market entries and building the luxury brand across key markets. Prior to Corinthia, he was Head of Asset Strategy at Signa.
Felicity Black Roberts, SVP Development EAME, Hyatt added “Guido’s appointment is a sign of our commitment to continued intentional growth across the region. His track record of identifying strategic market opportunities with strong brand differentiation will be an invaluable asset to our team.”
“Despite the macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, demand for high-quality hotels remains remarkably resilient. Travellers are becoming more discerning and are increasingly choosing hotels that offer distinctive experiences. That plays directly to Hyatt's strength: a portfolio of brands with genuinely different personalities, each designed for a different purpose of stay. As we continue to grow across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, our ambition remains simple: to bring the right brands to the right locations with the right owners.”
Guido Fredrich, VP Development Luxury and Lifestyle EAME, Hyatt said “I am delighted to rejoin Hyatt at such an exciting time for the business. Having worked with many of Hyatt's brands over the years, I know the strength of the portfolio and the opportunities that exist across the region. I look forward to working with our owners and partners to expand our Luxury and Lifestyle presence thoughtfully, bringing the right brands to the right locations and creating exceptional hotels together.”
Hyatt’s Luxury and Lifestyle portfolios span 14 brands and comprises more than 70 hotels and 11,000 rooms across EAME.
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 June 30, 2026, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 83 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX®, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid® Hotels & Resorts, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios®, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
