Hyatt's Hoplamazian, Peachtree's Friedman to speak at Hunter
Hunter debuted the fireside chat last year with Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano
Mark Hoplamazian, left, president and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corp., will join Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO of Peachtree Group, for a fireside chat at the Hunter Investment Conference on March 19.
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MARK HOPLAMAZIAN, PRESIDENT and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corp., will join Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO of Peachtree Group, for a fireside chat at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference on March 19. Hunter introduced this format last year with Anthony Capuano, CEO of Marriott International, as the featured guest.
In “A Conversation with Mark Hoplamazian,” he will share insights on his hospitality career, leadership approach, Hyatt's market position, company outlook and industry developments, Hunter said in a statement.
“At Hyatt, business is personal—relationships, trust, and a deep understanding of our guests, customers, and owners are at the heart of everything we do,” said Hoplamazian. “In today’s competitive landscape, hotel performance is driven by the human connections that shape our industry. That’s why we collaborate closely with owners and operators like Peachtree Group to create long-term value for their investments.”
Friedman said Hunter has long been a key forum for industry leaders to discuss hospitality's future.
“Having the opportunity to sit down with Mark and explore Hyatt's strategic vision, its differentiation in the market, and broader industry trends will be invaluable for attendees," he said. "This conversation will provide insights into how ownership and brand strategies align in today's evolving landscape.”
Hoplamazian joined the Hyatt board of directors in November 2006 and became president and CEO in December 2006, the statement said. Previously, he was president of The Pritzker Organization, LLC, advising Pritzker family businesses, including Hyatt. Before that, he worked in international mergers and acquisitions at The First Boston Corporation in New York.
“HUNTER is known for its close-knit environment, and this fireside chat reflects that,” said Lee Hunter, conference chairman. “It brings together brand and ownership perspectives, offering insights that resonate with attendees.”
Hoplamazian also serves on the Executive Committees of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the World Travel & Tourism Council. He is also a member of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago and co-chairs its Public Safety Task Force.
LendingCon 2025 also returns Aug. 19-20 at Renaissance Seaworld Orlando, gathering hospitality investors, lenders, developers, and industry leaders for networking and collaboration.
Marriott launches Outdoor Collection and Bonvoy Outdoors platform.
First two brands are Postcard Cabins and Trailborn Hotels.
Platform features 450+ hotels, 50,000 homes and activities.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL RECENTLY launched the brand “Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy” and introduced “Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors,” a digital platform that lets travelers plan trips by destination or activity. The first two brands in the Outdoor Collection are Postcard Cabins and Trailborn Hotels.
Outdoor Collection offers stays such as cabins near national parks and hotels on cliffs, providing access to nature along with basic guest needs, including beds, running water and restrooms, Marriott said in a statement.
The Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors platform includes 450 hotels, 50,000 homes and villas, and tours and activities, the statement said. Postcard Cabins has 1,200 cabins across 29 U.S. locations within two hours of major cities and Trailborn Hotels offers properties in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Grand Canyon, and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.
“We built Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors to help people, whether that’s cresting a mountain trail, catching the perfect wave, or simply finding quiet under the stars,” said Peggy Roe, Marriott's executive vice president and chief customer officer. “Travel is at its best when it speaks to who we are and what we love. It’s about reconnecting with yourself and the people you love in the places that inspire you most. With the new Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, our curated Marriott Bonvoy Moments and activations like the Drop Pin Challenge with Dylan Efron, we’re not just offering places to stay, we’re opening doors to experiences that inspire, connect and stay with you forever.”
Marriott Bonvoy partnered with Dylan Efron on the Drop Pin Challenge, a treasure hunt across 20 U.S. and Canadian locations with 10 million points at stake. Travelers can visit marriottbonvoyoutdoors.com for rules and locations and the first 50 eligible participants to scan each pin earn 10,000 points. The platform is also partnering with Outside Interactive to offer Marriott Bonvoy Moments that connect guests with nature and activities.
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