Hyatt reports 5.7% RevPAR growth, 10.5% net rooms increase in Q1 2025, adjusted EBITDA up 24%

MEA – Hyatt Hotels Corporation delivered strong financial and operational results in the first quarter of 2025, reporting a 5.7% increase in comparable system-wide revenue per available room (RevPAR) and a 10.5% growth in net rooms compared to Q1 2024.

The company’s adjusted EBITDA rose 24.4% to US$273 million after adjusting for asset sales in 2024, while gross fees surged 16.9% to US$307 million, underscoring robust demand and operational efficiency across Hyatt’s global portfolio.

Net income attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation was US$20 million, with adjusted net income reaching US$46 million.

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) stood at US$0.19, and adjusted diluted EPS was US$0.46, both reflecting solid profitability despite ongoing investments and portfolio expansion.

Hyatt’s expansion momentum continued with significant openings in the Middle East and Africa during Q1 2025, including Andaz Doha in Qatar, and Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands and Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands in Kenya.

These openings contribute to Hyatt’s strategic goal of tripling its portfolio in Saudi Arabia within five years, supported by a growing pipeline of high-profile projects and brand debuts.

The company ended Q1 with a pipeline of approximately 138,000 rooms, up 7% year-over-year, signaling strong future growth.

Hyatt’s asset-light business model remains a key driver of profitability, enabling efficient capital deployment and scalability.

Looking ahead, Hyatt projects full-year 2025 comparable system-wide RevPAR growth between 1% and 3%, net rooms growth of 6% to 7%, and adjusted EBITDA in the range of US$1.08 billion to US$1.135 billion.

Net income guidance for the year is forecasted between US$95 million and US$150 million, reflecting confidence in sustained travel demand and operational execution.

Hyatt’s performance highlights include a 12% increase in business transient RevPAR, 9% growth in group RevPAR, and a 4.1% rise in all-inclusive net package RevPAR in the Americas.

The World of Hyatt loyalty program expanded to 56 million members, up 22% year-over-year, with loyalty room night penetration increasing by 170 basis points.

The company’s geographic RevPAR growth was strongest in luxury brands (up over 8%), with U.S. RevPAR up 5.4%, Asia Pacific (excluding China) up 11.2%, and Europe up 8.5%.

Greater China’s RevPAR remained flat amid ongoing market challenges.

Hyatt’s Q1 2025 results underscore its ability to capitalize on global travel recovery, expand strategically, and deliver shareholder value through disciplined growth and operational excellence.

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