Sydney, Australia (January 29, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the appointment of Mina Li as Regional Vice President and Country Manager for Hyatt Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

In this role, Li will be responsible for leading Hyatt's strategic growth and brand expansion across the Pacific region, while strengthening relationships with existing and prospective owners. Working closely with regional leadership teams and General Managers, she will support operational excellence and the continued delivery of high-quality guest experiences across Hyatt's portfolio.

Based in Sydney, Li will report to the President – Greater China and Growth, Asia Pacific, and will play a key role in advancing Hyatt's long-term growth strategy in the region.

Originally from Hong Kong, Li brings a truly international perspective to the role, having trained in the United States early in her career and spent the past several years working across Australia and New Zealand. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Master's degree in Property from The University of Melbourne.

“I'm honored to take on this role at a time of continued opportunity across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands,” said Li. “Hyatt has a strong foundation in the region, and I look forward to working closely with our owners to support their long-term success, unlock growth opportunities, and ensure each asset benefits from Hyatt's global scale, brands, and operational expertise.”

Li brings extensive experience across hospitality advisory, investment, and asset management. She has held senior roles with leading hotel advisory and real estate firms in Hong Kong and Australia, as well as with hotel ownership groups, and most recently has operated as an independent hospitality investment and asset management professional specializing in hospitality real estate.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of September 30, 2025, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 82 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid® Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios®, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.