Hyatt has announced plans to debut its Destination by Hyatt brand in Asia Pacific.
The brand will launch with two properties located in Mainland China. This year will see the opening of a hotel in Qingchengshan in Sichuan Province, followed by a hotel in Dalian in Liaoning Province in 2026.
The Destination by Hyatt brand features a collection of independent hotels that “embody the true spirit of their location”, and the portfolio currently counts over 30 properties in the US and a hotel in Ibiza which opened last summer.
Stephen Ho, president of growth and operations Asia Pacific, commented:
“With locations across the United States and most recently in Europe, we are thrilled to expand the brand’s footprint in Asia Pacific, providing travelers with new and enriching opportunities to experience the beauty, history and culture of unique destinations throughout the region.”
The first to open will be the 231-room Grand Resort Qingchengshan, located at the edge of UNESCO World Heritage site Mount Qingcheng, less than a ten-minute drive from the entrance to Qingchengshan-Dujiangyan National Park.
Most rooms will feature mountain views and facilities will include a spa with a hot spring and traditional Chinese medicine-focused treatments, farm-to-table offerings at an all-day dining restaurant, children’s facilities and event experiences.
The area of Qingchengshan is located less than two hours from Chengdu and conveniently accessible by road and high-speed rail, making it a popular weekend getaway destination.
This will be followed by a beachfront hotel within the Xiaoyao Bay International Business District of Dalian, a port city and major tourist destination.
The hotel will form part of a mixed-use development owned and developed by Dalian Kaiyueda Resort Hotel Development Co., Ltd, which will include residential, retail, wellbeing and international medical facilities.
The hotel in Dalian will focus on wellbeing, featuring access to an ocean spring and sea views, plus a location close to a mountain park. There will also be meeting and event facilities, and a restaurant on the beach.
