Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a global hospitality company founded in 1957 by Jay Pritzker with the acquisition of the Hyatt House motel near Los Angeles International Airport. The company has evolved into a multinational chain with a diverse portfolio of hotel brands catering to business, leisure, and luxury travelers. Hyatt's growth was marked by innovations such as the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, which featured a unique atrium lobby design that influenced hotel architecture worldwide. Hyatt operates a wide range of brands, including Hyatt Regency, Park Hyatt, and Grand Hyatt, as well as extended-stay options like Hyatt Place and Hyatt House. The company has expanded its offerings through acquisitions, including all-inclusive resorts from Apple Leisure Group and lifestyle brands from Two Roads Hospitality and Dream Hotel Group. Hyatt focuses on providing distinctive guest experiences and operates hotel management, ownership, and franchising services globally.