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Hyatt's Hoplamazian, Peachtree's Friedman to speak at Hunter

Hunter debuted the fireside chat last year with Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano

Mark Hoplamazian and Greg Friedman at Hunter Hotel Conference 2025

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.

What Will Mark Hoplamazian Share at Hunter 2025?

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.

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