Insight
Cartel violence in Mexico triggered a short burst of cancellations in late February.
Hyatt CFO on Global Shocks: Wealthy Travelers Aren’t Canceling Trips
Summary
Hyatt's CFO reports that wealthy travelers are rerouting, not canceling trips due to global events. The war in Iran has lowered occupancy in the Middle East, while cartel violence in Mexico briefly caused cancellations. Despite these events, the impact on Hyatt's revenue has been contained. This offers insights into how luxury travel can weather economic and political instability.
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