What are 'Hyatt Network Hotels' in relation to the Caption By Hyatt franchise?
Caption_By_Hyatt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Hyatt Corporation administers the "World of Hyatt" program, under which members earn points for eligible amounts guests spend at Hyatt Network Hotels and resorts worldwide. "Hyatt Network Hotels" are Brand Hotels and other hotels, resorts, lodging facilities and other accommodations and hospitality affiliations that we, our affiliates, or our or their franchisees or licensees periodically own and/or operate under the name "Hyatt" or another brand that any of our affiliates own, regardless of whether those brands utilize the "Hyatt" mark in their names. Other companies that provide hospitality or hospitality-related services to members, including other hotel operators, airlines and car rental companies, as well as branded hotel chains that Hyatt Corporation's affiliates own, manage or license, also participate in the World of Hyatt program.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, 'Hyatt Network Hotels' are defined in relation to the World of Hyatt program. Hyatt Corporation administers this program, which allows members to earn points for eligible spending at Hyatt Network Hotels and resorts globally.
'Hyatt Network Hotels' encompass Caption By Hyatt hotels, along with other hotels, resorts, lodging facilities, and hospitality affiliations. These establishments are owned and/or operated by Hyatt, its affiliates, or their franchisees or licensees. They operate under the 'Hyatt' name or another brand owned by Hyatt's affiliates, regardless of whether these brands use the 'Hyatt' mark in their names.
Other hospitality providers, such as hotel operators, airlines, and car rental companies, also participate in the World of Hyatt program. This means that Caption By Hyatt franchisees benefit from the broader network of properties and services associated with the Hyatt brand, potentially attracting customers who are members of the World of Hyatt program and seeking to earn or redeem points during their stays.