Hyatt Launches New Brand - The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

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In view of the changing preferences in the hospitality industry, Hyatt Hotels Corporation has just unveiled The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, a global collection of unique and independent stay experiences. This new brand will include a portfolio of new as well as existing upper-upscale and luxury properties across the globe. This will guests to experience unique properties while still allowing them to benefit from that award-winning customer loyalty program - Hyatt Gold Passport. 

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is about the experience of travel - it will include historic urban gems, contemporary trend-setters, boutique hotels, resorts, and more. The Unbound Collection by Hyatt launches with properties around the world and will include the following properties for a start: 

  • The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas
  • Hôtel du Louvre in Paris, France
  • Carmelo Resort & Spa in Carmelo, Uruguay
  • Coco Palms Resort in Kauai, Hawaii
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