Our foundation in family goes back to 1957, when entrepreneur Jay Pritzker purchased the original Hyatt House motel. Pritzker and his brother, Donald, worked to grow the Hyatt brand, powered by their belief in the importance of family and care. As of September 30, 2020, Hyatt is a global hospitality company with 20 premier brands and more than 950 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 67 countries across six continents.