Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels in $2.6B Deal

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The acquisition strengthens Hyatt’s grip on the luxury all-inclusive sector, particularly benefiting its Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara brands.

Financial and Legal Heavyweights Behind the Deal

BDT & MSD Partners led financial advisory efforts for Hyatt, with Berkadia serving as the company’s real estate consultant. Major financial institutions—including BofA Securities, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Wells Fargo—provided bridge financing.

Despite requests for comment, Latham & Watkins LLP and Hogan Lovells have not issued statements regarding the transaction.

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With this acquisition, Hyatt doubles down on its vision for a high-end, experience-driven hospitality empire, making a strategic move in an increasingly competitive global market.