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M&A Deal Summary

Hyatt Acquires Playa Hotels & Resorts

On February 10, 2025, Hyatt acquired leisure company Playa Hotels & Resorts for 2.6B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hyatt’s 7th transaction in the Leisure sector.
  • This is Hyatt’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Hyatt’s 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2025-02-10
Target Playa Hotels & Resorts
Sector Leisure
Buyer(s) Hyatt
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 2.6B USD
Advisor(s) PJT Partners (Financial)
NautaDutilh (Legal)

Target

Playa Hotels & Resorts

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Playa Hotels & Resorts is an owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Playa Hotels & Resorts was formed in 2006 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Buyer

Hyatt

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1957
Sector Leisure
Employees51,000
Revenue 6.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Hyatt is a hospitality company, develops, owns, operates, manages, franchises, licenses, or provides services to hotels, resorts, and other properties. Hyatt House hotels offer apartment-style suites with full kitchens, living areas, and more, including a 24-hour gym, and in-house laundry. Hyatt was founded in 1957 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 10
Sector (Leisure) 7 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 9
Country (Netherlands) 1 of 1
Year (2025) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-04-28 Mr & Mrs Smith

London, United Kingdom

Mr & Mrs Smith is an operator of a travel club for hotel lovers a boutique and luxury hotel booking service specialising in the world’s most seductive stays. Mr & Mrs Smith was founded in 2003 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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