Hyatt appoints Eduardo Schutte as SVP, Commercial, Hyatt Inclusive Collection

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that Eduardo Schutte has been appointed SVP, Commercial, Hyatt Inclusive Collection, to further strengthen Hyatt's leadership in the leisure and all-inclusive segments by complementing its scale, best-in-class operating model and unmatched distribution platform in the category with an even stronger commercial organization.

Leadership Appointment
- Eduardo Schutte named SVP, Commercial, Hyatt Inclusive Collection, effective July 27, 2026.
- He will oversee sales, revenue management, brand, marketing, distribution, and commercial strategy.
- Reports to Javier Águila, President of Inclusive Collection, and works closely with Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt’s Chief Commercial Officer.

Strategic Role
- Focus on enhancing commercial performance, driving brand preference, and strengthening distribution capabilities.
- Supports Hyatt’s ambition to be the world’s best all‑inclusive organization.

Background
- Over 30 years of leadership in hospitality, travel tech, and asset‑backed platforms.
- Past roles: Grupo Posadas, TravelClick, LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels, Hilton, Amadeus, and most recently Chief Commercial Officer at Cross Border Xpress.
- Holds an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill and a Hotel Management degree from Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City.

Hyatt Inclusive Collection
- Currently 150+ resorts, nearly 58,000 rooms across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
- Built through acquisitions like Apple Leisure Group (2021) and Playa Hotels & Resorts (2025), plus a JV with Piñero (Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts).
- Recent openings: Dreams Playa Esmeralda (DR), Secrets St. Lucia, Secrets Baby Beach Aruba, Secrets Mirabel Cancun.
- Upcoming: Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, Park Hyatt Riviera Maya, Grand Hyatt Los Cabos before end of 2026.

This appointment signals Hyatt’s intent to sharpen its commercial edge in the booming all‑inclusive segment, directly competing with Marriott’s and Hilton’s recent expansions.