Hyatt Appoints New Commercial Director as Comprehensive Portfolio Continues to Grow

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has named Eduardo Schutte, senior vice president of Hyatt Inclusive Collection Commercial, responsible for sales, revenue management, marketing, distribution, brand strategy and other commercial functions across the company’s all-inclusive portfolio.

The appointment takes effect from July 27.

Schutte will report to Javier Águila, President of Hyatt Inclusive Collections, and work with Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt Chief Commercial Officer.

“Eduardo brings a rare combination of service operations depth, sophisticated distribution expertise and enterprise-scale commercial leadership,” said Águila. “I am confident that under his leadership, our commercial organization will reach new heights and play an even greater role in realizing our ambition to become the world’s leading inclusive organization.”

Schutte most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at Cross Border Xpress. He has more than 30 years of experience across hospitality, travel technology and commercial operations, previously working at Grupo Posadas, TravelClick, LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels, Hilton and Amadeus.

His responsibilities at Hyatt include strengthening commercial performance, improving brand affinity, and expanding the company’s distribution capabilities across its all-inclusive brands.

The Hyatt Inclusive Collection now includes: 150 resorts and approximately 58,000 rooms They are located throughout the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe.

Hyatt has expanded its business through several major transactions, including the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group in 2021 and Playa Hotels & Resorts in 2025. The company also has a joint venture with Piñero, which manages Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts.

Recently added portfolio Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Secret St. Lucia Resort & Spa, Secret Baby Beach Aruba and Secret Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa.

Hyatt also completed extensive renovations. Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort and Hyatt Zilara Cancun.

Additional openings scheduled before the end of 2026: Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, Park Hyatt Riviera Maya and Grand Hyatt Los Cabos.

Schutte holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a degree in Hotel Management from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.