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Hyatt Hotels Corporation completes $2.0 billion sale of Playa real estate portfolio to Tortuga
Hyatt Hotels Corp
- Hyatt closed the sale of Playa's 15-property portfolio to Tortuga for $2.0 billion, with up to $143 million earnout and $200 million preferred equity retained.
- Concurrent with the sale, Hyatt entered into 50-year management agreements for 13 of 14 properties, consistent with its all-inclusive model.
- Hurricane Melissa in October 2025 reduced full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA outlook for Playa by $10 million at mid-point.
- Hyatt expects 2025 Adjusted EBITDA excluding Playa at low end of $1,090-$1,110 million range due to Jamaica cancellations.
- The sale proceeds will be used to repay the delayed draw term loan from the Playa acquisition, maintaining investment-grade credit.
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