Why Hyatt Is Choosing Luxury Over Affordability | WSJ The Economics Of

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • Marriott and Hilton are five times larger than Hyatt by property count. But Hyatt’s portfolio shows it wants to play in a different league. With 70% of its rooms categorized as luxury and upper upscale, Hyatt has the highest average daily rate. So how is the hotel chain’s plan working for the company?
    WSJ explores this strategy and how it attracts more than just overnight guests.
    Chapters:
    0:00 Hyatt’s size
    0:34 Selling off assets not in luxury tier
    1:10 Acquiring more luxury brands
    2:31 Building a luxury audience
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Komentáře • 128

  • @wsj
    @wsj  Před 24 dny +28

    The gap between the price you see and what you pay is getting worse: on.wsj.com/4btISeH

  • @WilkinsonX
    @WilkinsonX Před 24 dny +173

    I stayed at the Park Hyatt in Tokyo and it was the most impressive hotel I’ve ever seen. Perfectly immaculately clean and beautiful in every way.

    • @kriskalpa
      @kriskalpa Před 24 dny +2

      That is a great Hotel, and location.

    • @LBSeeinYa
      @LBSeeinYa Před 24 dny +6

      And it’s now closed for a year and a half for a complete renovation.

    • @CoralRider
      @CoralRider Před 24 dny

      My favorite city hotel in the world. I hope the renovation won't alter the timeless decor too much!

    • @lewizzrocks
      @lewizzrocks Před 24 dny +6

      But isn’t that Tokyo for you in general?

    • @LebronCCP
      @LebronCCP Před 24 dny +1

      @@lewizzrocks you've never stayed in an apa hotel have you

  • @NicksDynasty
    @NicksDynasty Před 23 dny +101

    Hyatt has the best loyalty program. They treat us well.
    Their points are so valuable

  • @cocheshiperdesportivos7181
    @cocheshiperdesportivos7181 Před 24 dny +50

    hyatt goes after the best 10% of the hotel accomodation business worldwide. smart

  • @juliansutton5819
    @juliansutton5819 Před 22 dny +8

    Funnt enough, I essentially exclusively stay in Hyatts, and I rarely have actually paid. Their points value is a lot better than others.

  • @vsznry
    @vsznry Před 24 dny +28

    Wow a Marriott & Hyatt vid in one day

  • @SJ-lt6yf
    @SJ-lt6yf Před 24 dny +66

    is this how WSJ doing advertising for companies these days?

  • @_admirr8
    @_admirr8 Před 5 dny

    Hyatt has accommodations and support that has always exceed the value I pay. Our overnight stay in San Antonio most recently at the Grand Hyatt was a amazing our mini golden doodle was welcomed we had 16 ft moving truck that was valeted (we called in advance to ensure space) and we felt safe sleeping with our U-Haul protected and the comfortable beds at the Hyatt! What an experience and it was connected to river walk which made it nice for us to take the dog out to walk and enjoy some tourist stops while moving to Arizona!

  • @johnl.7754
    @johnl.7754 Před 24 dny +50

    Hyatt got me in their loyalty program with their credit card even though I am not wealthy. I stay just a couple times a year.

    • @jackxu02140
      @jackxu02140 Před 24 dny +7

      Chase's relationship with Hyatt is a significant value proposition for its UR program as well.

  • @markscarupa6201
    @markscarupa6201 Před 23 dny +15

    I just stayed in the Park Hyatt, Istanbul. Luxury rivaled Asian luxury brands such as Banyon, Taj or Raffles. I was really impressed.

  • @amochswohntet99
    @amochswohntet99 Před 24 dny +5

    There was an AYSO board member convention that my mother had to go to in Long Beach. We stayed at the Hyatt there, and it made a great impression on me as a kid.
    Amazing hotel.

  • @strengthandgracemovement9117

    let's not forget their customer service which is top notch! Of all the hotel chains Hyatt is the best! They don't penny pinch and they interact authentically with their guests. Smaller footprint but way better experience x10. We go out of our way to stay at Hyatts each and every year.

  • @yijiequ662
    @yijiequ662 Před 24 dny +14

    I stayed in Hyatt over Shanghai.. not a central area, some sort of suburb, it looks like a gated community.. i was paying something like 70.00 a night with full buffet breakfast... however, i noticed if you book from Booking or Expedia, it actually cost more.. lol... i do see how they wanna push to overseas.

    • @th0master
      @th0master Před 24 dny +3

      Booking direct is (almost) always cheaper, platforms like booking and Expedia take a %

    • @rcbrascan
      @rcbrascan Před 24 dny +1

      @@th0master If you book airfare with the hotel, the whole package is much cheaper than doing it separately. Also if you book directly, you are charged a whole bunch of junk fees that most does not apply to Expedia.

    • @shumr
      @shumr Před 23 dny +2

      i guess in chongming? most hyatt hotels in shanghai have really bad reviews. next time try park hyatt suzhou and grand hyatt hangzhou. they are the two great gems around shanghai hyatt hotels.

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp Před 19 dny

    Thank you for sharing.😊

  • @jamiecornista
    @jamiecornista Před 14 dny

    I stayed in the Hyatt Regency Chicago last year and loved it. Whereas the Hyatt in San Francisco Union Square was more lackluster. Really depends on the location I guess.

  • @jskim8418
    @jskim8418 Před 19 dny +1

    It’s a mass hotel chain, which tries to fit in the middle class of say.. between M/O Four Seasons and the normal Marriott Hilton mass chain brands. And it works.

  • @TheRentsDigital
    @TheRentsDigital Před 16 dny

    I am a huge fan of Hyatt I've been a member for years, even though they have smaller market share their brand is 100%

  • @SnChem
    @SnChem Před 23 dny +2

    As a globalist, I love Hyatt.
    Hands down best hotel program on the market now. Let’s keep it high quality ❤

  • @doujinflip
    @doujinflip Před 24 dny +24

    I seem to be an outlier compared to every other reviewer, but when I began developing my lodging loyalty over a decade ago I never found myself any more wowed by a Hyatt stay compared to a Marriott or Hilton one. I have yet to see any advantage as a World of Hyatt member that makes up for its lack of availability worldwide.
    Hence why I’m simultaneously a Hilton Diamond and a Marriott Lifetime Titanium.

    • @ozjef
      @ozjef Před 23 dny +4

      Look at your cent per point redemption rate on those hilton and marriot redemptions. Pretty poor compared to Hyatt. Hyatt doesn't do fully dynamic award pricing like mariot and hilton have done to inflate their award rates.

    • @nevermind1534
      @nevermind1534 Před 23 dny +1

      The only advantage to me is how much their points are worth compared to those of their competitors.

    • @lexm17
      @lexm17 Před 16 dny

      This comment reads like ChatGPT.

  • @moulikshrivastava8157
    @moulikshrivastava8157 Před 24 dny +5

    Clearly an ad

  • @huuuubaah
    @huuuubaah Před 24 dny +4

    Hyatt has the best loyalty program hands down!!!

  • @LegendaryGTR
    @LegendaryGTR Před 24 dny +4

    so they averaged out the gross revenue of how many properties they had and thats how they came up with the average? Not every property that is a hyatt franchise is rated above 4 star let alone worth 200 a night...

  • @somguynamedpaul
    @somguynamedpaul Před 23 dny +3

    Now they just need to get their US hotels to honor the loyalty program instead of having me call someone up every time the hotel doesn't honor it.

  • @huzcer
    @huzcer Před 24 dny +15

    Grand Hyatt hotels are quite plush in my experience.

    • @AndreyRubtsovRU
      @AndreyRubtsovRU Před 24 dny +1

      So happy for you 😂😂

    • @huzcer
      @huzcer Před 24 dny

      @@AndreyRubtsovRU well I'm not in that job anymore so those days are gone 😂

  • @shttc900
    @shttc900 Před 22 dny +1

    I'm Hilton Diamond and have seen no discernible difference in quality of service, upgrades, or anything of that nature. The Points Guy raves about the Hyatt CC and this video is pushing me further into that direction.

  • @PatrickMitchell-fn3mm
    @PatrickMitchell-fn3mm Před 11 dny

    Greattt

  • @foxysealplayz3873
    @foxysealplayz3873 Před 24 dny +35

    should be called GYATT hotel
    Edit: Thank yall skibidis for 25 likes!

  • @ctzoomie
    @ctzoomie Před 24 dny +5

    I recently stayed at a Hyatt in Charleston, SC and was not impressed; I expected much better. The toilet flush valve was broken, toilet ghost flushed every 5 minutes. I eventually just turned off the water supply in order to sleep. Secondly, the breakfast was very inadequate, no Danish, fresh fruit was limited to green apples. If they're striving for excellence, they have some wood to chop.

    • @ZubairKhan-tt8ev
      @ZubairKhan-tt8ev Před 23 dny

      The Hyatt place and house?

    • @texasoilfields
      @texasoilfields Před 21 dnem

      The toilet problem is unacceptable. Pity. But I've never experienced a decent complimentary breakfast in the US. Have you?

  • @therankingworld7627
    @therankingworld7627 Před 19 dny

    Was at their hotel in London for the weekend

  • @azul1964
    @azul1964 Před 13 dny

    Summary:
    1. Target rich freq traveler = high profit margin
    2. Light asset => huge diverse portfolio
    3. Focus on M&A hotels/platforms with existing customers

  • @antaeusguy
    @antaeusguy Před 24 dny +1

    If they sell the hotel to outside owners, then the owners do not necessary have the obligation to use Hyatt brands and pay them royalties/share profit right? One fine day, the outside owners can just discontinue using the Hyatt brand and come out with their own, is that a possibility?

    • @kriskalpa
      @kriskalpa Před 24 dny +4

      sure, another hotel chain could outbid them for the rights to use the property. But the contracts are long and stipulate that they be given due warning.

  • @nikkijamesy2024
    @nikkijamesy2024 Před 24 dny

    When diversifying, make sure its to countries tht thrive on great customer service. Mandate tht great customer service is pivotal. Trinidad 🇹🇹 customer service need some work. My experience.

  • @Nglittleguy
    @Nglittleguy Před 22 dny +3

    Stayed at Hyatt in montreal. Worst hotel experience on my trip. More expensive, but entrance had a stupid locking system that could kill during a fire, first room they showed me was not even cleaned from last visitor, and shower took over 30 minutes to start dispensing hot water. Was in completely cold water 30 minutes into my shower!

  • @AndreaDoesYoga
    @AndreaDoesYoga Před 24 dny +7

    Hyatt going for quality over quantity, I see 🧐.

    • @LebronCCP
      @LebronCCP Před 24 dny

      i really like your yoga videos

  • @glennalexon1530
    @glennalexon1530 Před 22 dny +3

    Nobody thinks that "owning that real estate" adds "financial risk"; the real estate is the least-risky part of the hospitality business. Owning buildings lowers ROI, and selling it improves certain stock-market metrics, but there's no reason to think that it makes long-term business sense.

  • @mjerome1457
    @mjerome1457 Před 20 dny +1

    I’ve stay a few Hyatt hotels and quality and service was great!!👍🏾

  • @phoenix5054
    @phoenix5054 Před 24 dny +5

    They acquired "Alila", which I find too on the nose, since it means (often maltreated) servant in my home language. 😂

  • @aytacboduroglu4448
    @aytacboduroglu4448 Před 24 dny

    The footprint is now over 2000 as of 2 weeks ago, I wish they could include that so the video could age better…

  • @MCorpReview
    @MCorpReview Před 23 dny +5

    Always felt hyatts hotels are not consistent. Prefer Hilton and their affiliates like Conrad.😂

  • @randomdude_2000
    @randomdude_2000 Před 21 dnem

    I work in Melbourne Australia and the Grand Hyatt on Collins St is prob the fanciest hotel in the city.

    • @TheBebemom
      @TheBebemom Před 20 dny

      No?? Ritz Carlton Melbourne is

  • @elbozo5723
    @elbozo5723 Před 24 dny +2

    “Why Hyatt wants to be your most expensive hotel option” because they’ll get more money…

  • @pacho359
    @pacho359 Před 20 dny

    I stayed at one in Shanghai. It was decent. Upscale without it being opulent. Would I stay there on my own dime? Nope.

  • @kingzaire2444
    @kingzaire2444 Před 23 dny

    I’m team Hyatt all day 🤌🏽

  • @geraldjunior4235
    @geraldjunior4235 Před 24 dny +3

    "Asset Light"

    • @banderson1979
      @banderson1979 Před 23 dny +1

      The downfall of every great brand.

    • @jacqdanieles
      @jacqdanieles Před 20 dny

      In the age of ABNB, can you really blame them?

  • @christianchung83
    @christianchung83 Před 22 dny

    Yes they wanna be the american express of the hotels. Smart for them to find their own niche.

  • @glennalexon1530
    @glennalexon1530 Před 22 dny +1

    The proceeds of property sales are not "earnings". Read a book, WSJ.

  • @Nakkisampyla
    @Nakkisampyla Před 24 dny

    Sokos Hotels

  • @AKAAAK
    @AKAAAK Před 24 dny +1

    Cater to the elite instead of the mass

    • @bvanderford
      @bvanderford Před 23 dny +1

      Proves to be the path toward profitability and the all important investor return

  • @aratosm
    @aratosm Před 18 dny

    Why are comments disabled?
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  • @samuraisan9223
    @samuraisan9223 Před 12 dny

    Their point availability isn’t great though, unless you are in the US

  • @ilovenoobs1
    @ilovenoobs1 Před 24 dny

    Narrator
    sounds like BOB from Bob's burger.

  • @LK_EBM
    @LK_EBM Před 23 dny +1

    I really like Alila Ventana Big Sur!

  • @amossingh6315
    @amossingh6315 Před 23 dny

    This is such a subjective and illusory topic. I have been in cities where the comfort inn has better quality than the hyatt and vice versa. The hotel game is based on the individual location but we always deny that fact and act like branding means anything when 5 mins on Expedia could prove different. If this is there new business plan than the person in charge clearly dosent understand the industry as well as they think

  • @rambotan5867
    @rambotan5867 Před 24 dny +1

    Hilton is the best!++

  • @danjohnston9037
    @danjohnston9037 Před 24 dny

    Don Draper ?

  • @Margelet
    @Margelet Před 18 dny

    Why hotel stuff gets lowest ever possible salary even the world wide brandy hotels?! Dramatic unfair!!

  • @psychoticbob
    @psychoticbob Před 24 dny +2

    They spend more because i's NOT their money. And the money they spend is treated as a business expense that gets written off each year as a cost of doing business. Hyatt is just part of the 1%'s money shuffle that makes us pay for their lavish lifestyle. I will actively avoid Hyatt properties where I am able. Thanks, WSJ!

  • @moeomeohuyenmeo1883
    @moeomeohuyenmeo1883 Před 23 dny

    72 million for more than 1500 properties. how is that so cheap? can anyone please explain.

  • @exelrode
    @exelrode Před 24 dny

    So basically they want to be apple of the hospitality business, only catering premium products

  • @EssentiallyAI
    @EssentiallyAI Před 24 dny +2

    Wait until Hyatt has to address the impact of AGI on the hospitality industry.

    • @nameundefinedname5307
      @nameundefinedname5307 Před 24 dny

      what do you mean?

    • @EssentiallyAI
      @EssentiallyAI Před 24 dny

      @@nameundefinedname5307 What happens in a world with UBI or something equivalent for the masses who are unemployed, for the masses who have a lot of leisure time but not a lot of disposable income?

  • @withoutpassid
    @withoutpassid Před 24 dny

    Thumbed down because the voice of the narrator was difficult to hear.

  • @SolaceEasy
    @SolaceEasy Před 21 dnem

    99% of people who watch this video will never be able to afford to stay in one of those rooms.

  • @Teolulz
    @Teolulz Před 23 dny

    never going to stay at Park Hyatt. furnitures from the 60s.

  • @floraedwards1266
    @floraedwards1266 Před 23 dny

    How to trade cryptocurrency

  • @kkelly9424
    @kkelly9424 Před 22 dny +1

    One of the most annoying examples of corporate speak that I have ever been subjected to. Last sentence of the piece- "Having a pathway to a bigger share of the customer wallet for our core base" . The language is unbearable.

  • @pytle
    @pytle Před 23 dny

    Im to poor for this

  • @banderson1979
    @banderson1979 Před 23 dny +1

    Everything wrong with Hotels comes down to one word. Franchising. F Hyatt, F Marriott, F Hilton.

  • @PJVist
    @PJVist Před 23 dny +1

    who cares about Hyatt! how about Ritz!

  • @Foxvalleyproduction
    @Foxvalleyproduction Před 24 dny

    To fund protest

  • @falconeagle3655
    @falconeagle3655 Před 24 dny +1

    Anyone who spends crazy amount in hotel without any real thing like view, location or prestige is not really bright. No matter how good the amenities are or the luxury is it's just four walls. It is not a place to spend money. There are spectacular places around the where there is everything nature, culture and food where money can be spent. I am not against good service. However countless Hotels in asia prove that it is easily possible with a modest amount.

  • @ciararespect4296
    @ciararespect4296 Před 24 dny

    I own 45% of Hyatt

  • @chungyinman2625
    @chungyinman2625 Před 20 dny

    Not much new insights

  • @bstewnyc
    @bstewnyc Před 24 dny

    Why is every narration of a WSJ video SO LOW?

  • @dunkbanga6749
    @dunkbanga6749 Před 18 dny

    Worst luxury hotel brand from food to properties being horrible maintained and theft from maids

  • @Hobbes4ever
    @Hobbes4ever Před 24 dny

    snobby

  • @maxjb9941
    @maxjb9941 Před 23 dny +1

    Paid story for sure

  • @SoCalFreelance
    @SoCalFreelance Před 15 dny

    How many of the comments on here are from fake accounts by paid influencers? 🧐

  • @user-mh2og8yl9x
    @user-mh2og8yl9x Před 24 dny

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  • @chuyenpham3336
    @chuyenpham3336 Před 24 dny

    Greattt