CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Accommodations Company introduced that Julienne Smith has been appointed head of Americas development, the place she is going to lead the corporate’s model portfolio enlargement throughout North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Smith brings greater than 20 years of hospitality expertise to Hyatt. In her new position, she is going to advance Hyatt’s model development throughout its Luxurious, Life-style, Classics, and Necessities manufacturers, deepen relationships with homeowners and builders, and speed up the corporate’s long-term development technique. Progress for Hyatt’s Inclusive Assortment will proceed to be led by Javier Águila, president, Inclusive Assortment.
“Julienne is a extremely revered trade chief with deep experience and a confirmed skill to ship outcomes,” mentioned Mark Hoplamazian, Chairman, president and chief government officer of Hyatt. “Her expertise throughout improvement, model technique and proprietor engagement positions her exceptionally nicely to drive Hyatt’s subsequent part of development within the Americas. She leads with a robust sense of care that embodies Hyatt’s function – supporting colleagues and fostering trusted relationships with homeowners. We’re delighted to welcome her again to Hyatt.”
“I’m excited to rejoin Hyatt at such a pivotal second,” mentioned Smith. “Our method is insights-led and brand-focused, rising our Luxurious, Life-style, and Classics model portfolios the place we see robust demand and scaling our Necessities manufacturers to unlock new markets, all whereas delivering robust returns for our homeowners.”
Smith most not too long ago served as chief improvement officer for the Americas at IHG Accommodations & Resorts, the place she led improvement technique and execution throughout a broad portfolio of manufacturers. Earlier in her profession, Smith spent almost 14 years with Hyatt, most not too long ago as senior vice chairman of improvement and proprietor relations.
