| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
| Dec. 31, 2021 |
| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
| Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation —Our consolidated financial statements present the results of operations, financial position, and cash flows of Hyatt Hotels Corporation and its majority owned and controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
| Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates —We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying Notes. Our estimates and assumptions are subject to inherent risk and uncertainty due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and actual results could differ materially from our estimated amounts. |
| Reclassifications | Reclassifications —Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. |
| Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition —Our revenues are primarily derived from the products and services provided to our customers and are generally recognized when control of the product or service has transferred to the customer. Our customers include third-party hotel owners and franchisees, guests at owned and leased hotels, Unlimited Vacation Club members, ALG Vacations customers, a third-party partner through our co-branded credit card program, and owners and guests of the residential, vacation, and condominium units. A summary of our revenue streams is as follows: • Owned and leased hotels revenues —Owned and leased hotels revenues are derived from room rentals and services provided at our owned and leased hotels. We present revenues net of sales, occupancy, and other taxes. Taxes collected on behalf of and remitted to governmental taxing authorities are excluded from the transaction price of the underlying products and services. • Management, franchise, and other fees —Management fees primarily consist of a base fee, which is generally calculated as a percentage of gross revenues, and an incentive fee, which is generally computed based on a hotel profitability measure. Included within the management fees are fees that we earn in exchange for providing the hotel access to Hyatt's intellectual property ("IP"). Franchise fees consist of an initial fee and ongoing royalty fees computed as a percentage of gross room revenues and as applicable, food and beverage revenues. Other fees include license fee revenues associated with the licensing of the Hyatt brand names through our co-branded credit card program, license fees associated with sales of our branded residential units, termination fees, and revenues from marketing services provided to certain AMR Collection resorts. • Net management, franchise, and other fees —Management, franchise, and other fees are reduced by the amortization of management and franchise agreement assets and performance cure payments, which constitute payments to customers. Consideration provided to customers related to management and franchise agreement assets is recorded in other assets and amortized to Contra revenue over the expected customer life, which is typically the initial term of the management or franchise agreement. • Distribution and destination management —Distribution and destination management revenues include revenues from the sale of vacation packages, experiences, and charter flights through ALG Vacations and destination services and excursions offered through Amstar. • Other revenues —Other revenues include revenues from our residential management operations for condominium units, our Unlimited Vacation Club paid membership club offering member benefits exclusively at AMR Collection resorts in Latin America and the Caribbean, the sale of promotional awards through our co-branded credit card program, and spa and fitness revenues from Exhale, which was sold during the year ended December 31, 2020 (see Note 7). • Revenues for the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties —Revenues for the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties represent the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of the owners of properties. These reimbursed costs relate primarily to payroll at managed properties where the Company is the employer, as well as system-wide services and the loyalty program operated on behalf of owners of managed and franchised properties. The products and services we offer to our customers are comprised of the following performance obligations: Management and franchise agreements • Access to Hyatt's IP, including the Hyatt brand names —We receive sales-based fees from hotel owners in exchange for providing access to our IP, including the Hyatt brand names and systems, among other services. Fees are generally payable on a monthly basis as hotel owners and franchisees derive value from access to our IP. Fees are recognized over time as services are rendered. Under our franchise agreements, we also receive initial fees from hotel owners and franchisees. The initial fees do not represent a distinct performance obligation, and therefore, are combined with the royalty fees and deferred and recognized in management, franchise, and other fees over the expected customer life, which is typically the initial term of the franchise agreement. • System-wide services —We provide system-wide services on behalf of owners of managed and franchised properties. The promise to provide system-wide services is not a distinct performance obligation because it is attendant to the access to our IP. Therefore, this promise is combined with the access to our IP to form a single performance obligation. In 2021, Hyatt's system-wide services are accounted for under a fund model whereby hotel owners and franchisees are invoiced a system-wide assessment fee on a monthly basis. We recognize the revenues over time as services are provided in revenues for the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties. We have discretion over how we spend program revenues, and therefore, we are the principal. Expenses related to the system-wide programs are recognized as incurred in costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties. Over time, we intend to manage the system-wide programs to break-even and not earn a profit on these services, but the timing of revenues received from the owners may not align with the timing of the expenses incurred to operate the programs. Therefore, any difference between the revenues and expenses will impact our net income (loss). In prior years, certain system-wide services were provided and accounted for under a cost reimbursement model. Under the cost reimbursement model, hotel owners and franchisees were required to reimburse us for all costs incurred to operate the system-wide programs with no added margin. We had discretion over how we spent program revenues, and therefore, we were the principal. Expenses incurred related to the system-wide programs were recognized in costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties. The reimbursement of system-wide services was billed monthly based on an annual estimate of costs to be incurred and recognized in revenues for the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties commensurate with incurring the cost. Any amounts collected and not yet recognized as revenues were deferred and classified as contract liabilities. Any costs incurred in excess of revenues collected were classified as receivables to the extent we expected to recover the costs over the long term. As a result of the changes in the manner in which system-wide services are charged and provided, we no longer have any properties on a cost reimbursement model. • Hotel management agreement services —Under the terms of our management agreements, we provide hotel management services, which form a single performance obligation that qualifies as a series. In exchange, we receive variable consideration in the form of management fees which are comprised of base and/or incentive fees. Incentive fees are typically subject to the achievement of certain profitability targets, and therefore, we apply judgment in determining the amount of incentive fees recognized each period. Incentive fee revenues are recognized to the extent it is probable that we will not reverse a significant portion of the fees in a subsequent period. We rely on internal financial forecasts and historical trends to estimate the amount of incentive fee revenues recognized and the probability that incentive fees will reverse in the future. Generally, base management fees are due and payable on a monthly basis as services are provided, and incentive fees are due and payable based on the terms of the agreement, but at a minimum, incentive fees are billed and collected annually. Revenues are recognized over time as services are rendered. Under the terms of certain management agreements, primarily within the U.S., we are the employer of hotel employees. When we are the employer, we are reimbursed for costs incurred related to the employee management services with no added margin, and the reimbursements are recognized over time as services are rendered in revenues for the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties. In jurisdictions in which we are the employer, we have discretion over how employee management services are provided, and therefore, we are the principal. • Loyalty program administration —We administer the loyalty program for the benefit of Hyatt's portfolio of properties during the period of their participation in the loyalty program. Under the program, members earn points based on their spend at our properties, by transacting with our strategic loyalty alliances, or in connection with spend on a Hyatt co-branded credit card, which may be redeemed for the right to stay at participating properties, as well as for other goods and services from third parties. Points earned by loyalty program members represent a material right to free or discounted goods or services in the future. The loyalty program has one performance obligation that consists of marketing and managing the program and arranging for award redemptions by members. These two promises are not distinct because the promise to market and manage the program does not benefit the customer without the related arrangement for award redemptions. The costs of administering the loyalty program are charged to the properties through an assessment fee based on members' qualified expenditures. The assessment fee is billed and collected monthly, and revenues received by the program are deferred until a member redeems points. Upon redemption of points at managed and franchised properties, we recognize the previously deferred revenue in revenues for the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties, net of redemption expense paid to managed and franchised hotels. We are responsible for arranging for the redemption of promotional awards, but we do not directly fulfill the award night obligation except at owned and leased hotels. Therefore, we are the agent with respect to this performance obligation for managed and franchised hotels, and we are the principal with respect to owned and leased hotels. A portion of our owned and leased hotels revenues is deferred upon initial stay as points are earned by program members at owned or leased hotels, and revenues are recognized upon redemption at owned or leased hotels. The revenues recognized each period are based on the number of loyalty points redeemed and the revenue per point, which includes an estimate of breakage for the loyalty points that will not be redeemed. Determining breakage involves significant judgment, and we engage third-party actuaries to assist us in estimating the ultimate redemption ratios used in the breakage calculations and the amount of revenues recognized upon redemption. Changes to the expected ultimate redemption assumptions are reflected in the current period. Any revenues in excess of the anticipated future redemptions are used to fund the other operational expenses of the program. Room rentals and other services provided at owned and leased hotels We provide room rentals and other services to our guests, including but not limited to food and beverage, spa, laundry, and parking. These products and services each represent individual performance obligations, and in exchange for these services, we receive fixed amounts based on published rates or negotiated contracts. Payment is due in full at the time the services are rendered or the goods are provided. If a guest enters into a package including multiple goods or services, the fixed price is allocated to each distinct good or service based on the standalone selling price for each item. Revenues are recognized over time when we transfer control of the good or service to the customer. Room rental revenues are recognized on a daily basis as the guest occupies the room, and revenues related to other products and services are recognized when the product or service is provided to the guest. Hotels commonly enter into arrangements with online travel agencies, trade associations, and other entities. As part of these arrangements, Hyatt may pay the other party a commission or rebate based on the revenues generated through that channel. We recognize revenues gross or net of rebates and commissions depending on the terms of each contract. Distribution and destination management ALG Vacations offers traditional leisure travel products and services on an individual and package basis to destinations primarily within Latin America and the Caribbean. Travel products and services include some or all of the following performance obligations: • Performance obligations in which ALG Vacations is the agent as third-party suppliers are primarily responsible for providing the services: • Commercial air transportation provided by third-party air carriers —revenues are recognized at the time of booking, net of related payments to suppliers • Hotel accommodations provided by AMR Collection and third-party hotels and resorts —revenues are recognized on a net basis as the guest occupies the room • Travel insurance provided by third-party insurance companies —revenues are recognized at the time of booking, net of related payments to suppliers • Car rental reservations provided by third-party companies —revenues are recognized on a daily basis as the guest utilizes the rental car, net of related costs • Excursions provided by third-party companies —revenues are recognized on the day of the excursion, net of related costs. • Performance obligations in which ALG Vacations is primarily responsible for providing the services, and therefore, is the principal in the transaction and the revenue is recognized gross: • Chartered air transportation provided by ALG Vacations —revenues are recognized at the time of departure and return • Ground transportation and excursions provided by Amstar —revenues are recognized at the time of departure and return. In exchange for the products and services provided, we receive fixed and variable consideration that is allocated between the performance obligations based on relative standalone selling prices. For all performance obligations, we utilize a cost plus margin approach to determine the standalone selling price. For car rental reservations and excursions provided by third-parties companies, we allocate the standalone selling price using observable transaction prices. ALG Vacation's customers pay for travel prior to trip departure and these deposits are recorded as contract liabilities until the transfer of control of the related performance obligation occurs, at which point the related revenues are recognized in distribution and destination management revenues. For certain airline, hotel, and car rental transactions, we also receive fees through global distribution systems ("GDS") that provide the computer systems through which travel supplier inventory is made available and reservations are booked. Payments received through GDS are considered commissions from suppliers and are recognized as revenues at the time of booking in distribution and destination management revenues. We provide advertising services to travel suppliers on our consumer websites and travel agent websites, in travel brochures, and via other media. Revenues from advertising are recognized when the service is provided and recorded in distribution and destination management revenues. Residential management operations We provide residential management services pursuant to rental management agreements with individual property owners and/or homeowner associations whereby the property owners and/or homeowner associations participate in our rental program. The services provided include reservations, housekeeping, security, and concierge assistance to guests in exchange for a variable fee based on a revenue sharing agreement with the owner of the condominium unit. The services represent an individual performance obligation. Revenues are recognized over time as services are rendered or upon completion of the guest's stay at the condominium unit. We are responsible for establishing pricing as well as fulfilling the services during the guest's stay, and as a result, we are the principal. Membership club Through the Unlimited Vacation Club, we enter into membership contracts with guests that provide various benefits, which each represent a performance obligation: access to preferred rates and benefits at participating properties, free room stays, up-front incentives, including gifts and upgrades, the right to renew after the initial contract term, and initial memberships to third-party vacation exchange services. Membership contracts may be paid in full at commencement or by making a deposit and paying the remaining balance in monthly installments over an average term of less than 4 years. Members are required to pay an annual renewal fee to have continuous access to the benefits outlined in the contract. The unpaid portion of the membership contract does not meet the definition of an asset or a financing receivable as the unpaid balance relates to future services to be provided by us, and our right to collect future cash flows is conditional on our ability to provide continuous access to the member over the contract term. In exchange for the membership club benefits, we receive fixed and variable consideration. The transaction price includes cash consideration received and the unpaid portion of the membership contract, which is allocated between the performance obligations based on the relative standalone selling prices of each performance obligation. We utilize observable transaction prices and/or adjusted market assumptions in determining the relative standalone selling price. Membership fees received are recorded as contract liabilities, and the revenues allocated to each performance obligation are recognized in other revenues as follows: • Preferred rates and benefits at participating properties —revenues are recognized over the estimated customer life, which ranges from 3 to 25 years, using the straight-line method • Free night stays and up-front incentives —revenues are recognized upon redemption, net of redemption expenses as we are the agent • Right to renew after the initial contract term —this performance obligation represents a material right and revenues are recognized annually as earned • Initial memberships to third-party vacation exchange services —revenues are recognized over the exchange membership term, net of expenses as we are the agent Members can upgrade their membership to a higher tier for an additional fee, which results in additional products and services that are separable from the initial contract, and therefore, upgrades are considered a cancellation of the old contract and the creation of a new contract. Members can also downgrade their membership by opting out of paying the unpaid portion of the membership contract. Downgrades do not result in additional distinct goods or services, and therefore, the revised consideration is allocated to the remaining performance obligations, with an adjustment to revenues recognized on the date of downgrade for performance to date under the contract. Co-branded credit card program We have co-branded credit card agreements with a third party and under the terms of the agreement, we have various performance obligations: granting a license to the Hyatt name, arranging for the fulfillment of points issued to cardholders through the loyalty program, and awarding cardholders with free room nights upon achievement of certain program milestones. The loyalty points and free room nights represent material rights that can be redeemed for free or discounted services in the future. In exchange for the products and services provided, we receive fixed and variable consideration which is allocated between the performance obligations based on the relative standalone selling prices. Significant judgment is involved in determining the relative standalone selling prices, and therefore, we engage a third-party valuation specialist for assistance. We utilize a relief from royalty method to determine the revenues allocated to the license which are recognized over time as the licensee derives value from access to Hyatt's brand name. We utilize observable transaction prices and adjusted market assumptions to determine the standalone selling price of a loyalty point, and we utilize a cost plus margin approach to determine the standalone selling price of the free room nights. The revenues allocated to loyalty program points and free night awards are deferred and recognized upon redemption or expiration of a card member's promotional awards which is recognized net of redemption expense when we are the agent. We are responsible for arranging for the redemption of promotional awards, but we do not directly fulfill the award night obligation except at owned and leased hotels. Therefore, we are the agent for managed and franchised hotels, and we are the principal with respect to owned and leased hotels. We satisfy the following performance obligations over time: the access to Hyatt's symbolic IP, hotel management agreement services, administration of the loyalty program, the license to our brand name through our co-branded credit card agreements, and access to preferred pricing for Unlimited Vacation Club members. Each of these performance obligations is considered a sales-based royalty or a series of distinct services, and although the activities to fulfill each of these promises may vary from day to day, the nature of each promise is the same and the customer benefits from the services every day. For each performance obligation satisfied over time, we recognize revenues using an output method based on the value transferred to the customer. Revenues are recognized based on the transaction price and the observable outputs related to each performance obligation. We deem the following to represent our progress in satisfying these performance obligations: • revenues and operating profits earned by the hotels during the reporting period for access to Hyatt's IP, as it is indicative of the value third-party hotel owners and franchisees derive; • revenues and operating profits of the hotels for the promise to provide management agreement services to the hotels; • award night redemptions or point redemptions with third-party partners for the administration of the loyalty program performance obligation; • cardholder spend for the license to the Hyatt name through our co-branded credit card program, as it is indicative of the value our partner derives from the use of our name; and • time elapsed as we provide access to AMR Collection resorts under the Unlimited Vacation Club paid membership program. Within our management agreements, we have two performance obligations: providing access to Hyatt's IP and providing management agreement services. Although these constitute two separate performance obligations, both obligations represent services that are satisfied over time, and Hyatt recognizes revenues using an output method based on the performance of the hotel. Therefore, we have not allocated the transaction price between these two performance obligations as the allocation would result in the same pattern of revenue recognition. Revenues are adjusted for the effects of a significant financing component when the period between the transfer of the promised goods or services to the customer and payment by the customer exceeds one year. We have applied the practical expedient that permits the omission of prior-period information about revenues allocated to future performance obligations. We do not estimate revenues allocated to remaining performance obligations for the following: • Deferred revenue related to the loyalty program and base and incentive management fee revenues as the revenues are allocated to a wholly unperformed performance obligation in a series; • Revenues related to royalty fees as they are considered sales-based royalty fees; • Revenues received for free nights granted through our co-branded credit card program as the awards have an original duration of 12 months; • Revenues related to advanced bookings at owned and leased hotels as each stay has a duration of 12 months or less; and • Revenues related to ALG Vacations as bookings are generally for travel within 12 months or less. Contract Balances —Our payments from customers are based on the billing terms established in our contracts. Customer billings are recorded as accounts receivable when our right to consideration is unconditional. If our right to consideration is conditional on future performance under the contract, the balance is recorded as a contract asset. Due to certain profitability hurdles in our management agreements, incentive fees are considered contract assets until the risk related to the achievement of the profitability metric no longer exists. Once the profitability hurdle has been met, the incentive fee receivable balance will be recorded in accounts receivable. Contract assets are recorded in receivables, net on our consolidated balance sheets. Payments received in advance of performance under the contract are recorded as current or long-term contract liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and recognized as revenues as we perform under the contract. Costs Incurred to Obtain Contracts with Customers —We incur incremental costs to obtain contracts with Unlimited Vacation Club members. The incremental costs, which primarily relate to sales commissions, are deferred and recorded as current or long-term other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. The costs are amortized in other direct costs on our consolidated statements of income (loss) over the same period as the associated revenues, using the straight-line method over the customer life, which ranges from 3 to 25 years. We assess costs incurred to obtain contracts with customers for impairment Loyalty Program —The loyalty program is funded through contributions from participating properties and third-party loyalty alliances based on eligible revenues from loyalty program members and returns on marketable securities. The funds are used for the redemption of member awards and payment of operating expenses. Operating costs are expensed as incurred and recognized in costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties. |
| Foreign Currency | Foreign Currency —The functional currency of our consolidated entities located outside the U.S. is generally the local currency. The assets and liabilities of these entities are translated into U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, and the related gains and losses, net of applicable deferred income taxes, are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss on our consolidated balance sheets. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are recognized in net income (loss) on our consolidated statements of income (loss). Gains and losses from foreign exchange rate changes related to intercompany receivables and payables of a long-term nature are generally recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Gains and losses from foreign exchange rate movement related to intercompany receivables and payables that are not long-term are recognized in net income (loss) on our consolidated statements of income (loss). |
| Fair Value | Fair Value —We apply the provisions of fair value measurement to various financial instruments, which we measure at fair value on a recurring basis, and to various financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities, which we measure at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. We disclose the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities based on observable market information where available or market participant assumptions. These assumptions are subjective in nature and involve matters of judgment, and therefore, fair values cannot always be determined with precision. When determining fair value, we maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: • Level One—Fair values based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; • Level Two—Fair values based on quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in inactive markets for identical assets and liabilities, and inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and • Level Three—Fair values based on inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. Valuation techniques may include the use of discounted cash flow models and similar techniques and may be internally developed. We recognize transfers in and transfers out of the levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the end of each quarterly reporting period. |
| Cash Equivalents | Cash Equivalents —We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Our cash equivalents are classified as Level One in the fair value hierarchy as we are able to obtain market available pricing information on an ongoing basis, see Note 4. |
| Restricted Cash | Restricted Cash—Cash deposited or held in escrow under contractual or regulatory requirements is classified as restricted cash. Our restricted cash may include sales proceeds pursuant to like-kind exchanges, debt service on bonds, escrow deposits, collateral for the securitization of our performance under our debt repayment guarantees associated with the hotel properties in India, and deposits with banks that collateralize our obligations to certain vendors, and other arrangements. |
| Equity Method Investments | Equity Method Investments —We have investments in unconsolidated hospitality ventures accounted for under the equity method. These investments are an integral part of our business and strategically and operationally important to our overall results. When we receive a distribution from an investment, we determine whether it is a return on our investment or a return of our investment based on the underlying nature of the distribution. Certain of our equity method investments are reported on a lag of up to three months. When intervening events occur during the time lag, we recognize the impact in our consolidated financial statements. |
| Debt and Equity Securities | Debt and Equity Securities —Excluding equity method investments, debt and equity securities consist of various investments: • Equity securities consist of interest-bearing money market funds, mutual funds, common shares, and preferred shares. Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are recorded at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets based on listed market prices or dealer quotations where available and are classified as Level One in the fair value hierarchy as we are able to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis. Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value are recorded at cost less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer. Net gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, and impairment charges on equity securities are recognized in other income (loss), net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). • Debt securities include preferred shares, time deposits, and fixed income securities, including U.S. government obligations, obligations of other government agencies, corporate debt, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, and municipal and provincial notes and bonds. Debt securities are classified as trading, available-for-sale ("AFS"), or HTM. • Trading securities—recorded at fair value based on listed market prices or dealer price quotations, where available. Net gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, on trading securities are recognized in net gains (losses) and interest income from marketable securities held to fund rabbi trusts or other income (loss), net, depending on the nature of the investment, on our consolidated statements of income (loss). • AFS securities—recorded at fair value based on listed market prices or dealer price quotations, where available. Unrealized gains and losses on AFS debt securities are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on our consolidated balance sheets. Realized gains and losses on AFS debt securities are recognized in other income (loss), net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). AFS securities are assessed quarterly for expected credit losses which are recognized in other income (loss), net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). In determining the reserve for credit losses, we evaluate AFS securities at the individual security level and consider our investment strategy, current market conditions, financial strength of the underlying investments, term to maturity, credit rating, and our intent and ability to sell the securities. • HTM securities—investments that we have the intent and ability to hold until maturity are recorded at amortized cost, net of expected credit losses. HTM securities are assessed for expected credit losses quarterly, and credit losses are recognized in other income (loss), net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). We evaluate HTM securities individually when determining the reserve for credit losses due to the unique risks associated with each security. In determining the reserve for credit losses, we consider the financial strength of the underlying assets, including the current and forecasted performance of the property, term to maturity, credit quality of the owner, and current market conditions. We classify debt securities as current or long-term based on their contractual maturity dates and our intent and ability to hold the investment. Our debt securities are primarily classified as Level Two in fair value hierarchy. Time deposits are recorded at par value, which approximates fair value, and are therefore, classified as Level Two. The remaining securities, other than our investment in preferred shares, are classified as Level Two due to the use and weighting of multiple market inputs being considered in the final price of the security. Our investments in preferred shares are classified as Level Three as discussed in Note 4. Interest income on preferred shares that earn a return is recognized in other income (loss), net. For additional information about debt and equity securities, see Note 4. |
| Accounts Receivables | Accounts Receivables —Our accounts receivables primarily consist of trade receivables due from guests for services rendered at our owned and leased properties, from hotel owners with whom we have management and franchise agreements for services rendered and for reimbursements of costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties, from third-party financial institutions for credit and debit card transactions, and from ALG Vacations customers. We assess all accounts receivables for credit losses quarterly and establish a reserve to reflect the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is based on an assessment of historical collection activity, the nature of the receivable, geographic considerations, and the current business environment. The allowance for credit losses is recognized in owned and leased hotels expenses, distribution and destination management expenses, or selling, general, and administrative expenses on our consolidated statements of income (loss), based on the nature of the receivable. For additional information about accounts receivables, see Note 6. |
| Financing Receivables | Financing Receivables —Financing receivables represent contractual rights to receive money either on demand or on fixed or determinable dates and are recorded on our consolidated balance sheets at amortized cost, net of expected credit losses. We recognize interest as earned and include accrued interest in the amortized cost basis of the asset. Our financing receivables are composed of individual, unsecured loans and other types of unsecured financing arrangements provided to hotel owners. These financing receivables generally have stated maturities and interest rates, but the repayment terms vary and may be dependent on future cash flows of the hotel. We individually assess all financing receivables for credit losses quarterly and establish a reserve to reflect the net amount expected to be collected. We estimate credit losses based on an analysis of several factors, including current economic conditions, industry trends, and specific risk characteristics of the financing receivable, including capital structure, loan performance, market factors, and the underlying hotel performance. Adjustments to credit losses are recognized in other income (loss), net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). |
| Financing Receivables - Non-performing Loans | We evaluate accrued interest allowances separately from the financing receivable assets. On an ongoing basis, we monitor the credit quality of our financing receivables based on historical and expected future payment activity. We determine our financing to hotel owners to be nonperforming if interest or principal is greater than 90 days past due based on the contractual terms of the individual financing receivables or if an allowance has been established for our other financing arrangements with that borrower. |
| Financing Receivables - Non-accrual Status | If we consider a financing receivable to be nonperforming, we place the financing receivable on nonaccrual status.For financing receivables on nonaccrual status, we recognize interest income in other income (loss), net on our consolidated statements of income (loss) when cash is received. Accrual of interest income is resumed and potential reversal of any associated allowance for credit loss occurs when the receivable becomes contractually current and collection doubts are removed. |
| Financing Receivables - Impaired Loans | After an allowance for credit losses has been established, we may determine the receivable balance is uncollectible when all commercially reasonable means of recovering the receivable balance have been exhausted. We write off uncollectible balances by reversing the financing receivable and the related allowance for credit losses. Financing receivables acquired in a business combination that have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination are considered purchased with credit deterioration ("PCD") assets. PCD assets are accounted for at the purchase price or acquisition date fair value with an estimate of expected credit losses to arrive at an initial amortized cost basis. We use certain indicators, such as past due status and specific risk characteristics of the financing receivable, including capital structure, loan performance, market factors, and the underlying hotel performance, in identifying and assessing whether the acquired financing receivables are considered PCD assets. |
| Inventories | Inventories —Inventories are comprised of operating supplies and equipment that have a period of consumption of two years or less and food and beverage items at our owned and leased hotels, which are generally valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value. |
| Property and Equipment and Definite-Lived Intangible Assets | Property and Equipment and Definite-Lived Intangible Assets —Property and equipment is stated at cost, including interest incurred during development and construction periods, less accumulated depreciation. Definite-lived intangible assets are recorded at the acquisition-date fair value, less accumulated amortization. Depreciation and amortization are recognized over the estimated useful lives of the assets, primarily on the straight-line method. Property and equipment are depreciated over the following useful lives: Buildings and improvements 10–50 years Leasehold improvements The shorter of the lease term or useful life of asset Furniture and equipment 3–20 years Computers 3–7 years Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized over the following useful lives: Management and franchise agreement intangibles 1–30 years Customer relationships intangibles 5–11 years Other intangibles Varies based on the nature of the asset We assess property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets for impairment quarterly, and when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable, we evaluate the net book value of the assets by comparing it to the projected undiscounted future cash flows of the assets. Under the undiscounted cash flow approach, the primary assumption requiring judgment is our estimate of projected future operating cash flows, which are based on historical data, various internal estimates, and a variety of external resources, which are primarily Level Three assumptions, and are developed as part of our routine, long-term planning process. If the projected undiscounted future cash flows are less than the net book value of the assets, the fair value is determined based on internally developed discounted cash flows of the assets, third-party appraisals or broker valuations, and if appropriate, current estimated net sales proceeds from pending offers. Under the discounted cash flow approach, we utilize various assumptions requiring judgment, including projected future cash flows, discount rates, and capitalization rates. The excess of the net book value over the estimated fair value is recognized in asset impairments on our consolidated statements of income (loss). We evaluate the carrying value of our property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets based on our plans, at the time, for such assets and consider qualitative factors such as future development in the surrounding area, status of local competition, and any significant adverse changes in the business climate. Changes to our plans, including a decision to dispose of or change the intended use of an asset, may have a material impact on the carrying value of the asset. |
| Leases | Leases —We primarily lease land, buildings, office space, and equipment. We determine if an arrangement is an operating or finance lease at inception. For our hotel management agreements, we apply judgment in order to determine whether the contract is accounted for as a lease or management agreement based on the specific facts and circumstances of each agreement. In evaluating whether an agreement constitutes a lease, we review the contractual terms to determine which party obtains both the economic benefits and control of the assets. In arrangements where we control the assets and obtain substantially all of the economic benefits, we account for the contract as a lease. Certain of our leases include options to extend the lease term by 1 to 99 years. We include lease extension options in our operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the options. The range of extension options included in our operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities is approximately 1 to 20 years. Our lease agreements do not contain any significant residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants. We assess operating lease ROU assets for impairment quarterly, and when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable, we evaluate the net book value of the assets by comparing it to the projected undiscounted future cash flows of the assets. If the carrying value of the assets is determined to not be recoverable and is in excess of the estimated fair value, we recognize an impairment charge in asset impairments on our consolidated statements of income (loss). As our leases do not provide an implicit borrowing rate, we use our estimated IBR to determine the present value of our lease payments and apply a portfolio approach. We apply judgment in estimating our IBR, including assumptions related to currency risk and our credit risk. We also give consideration to our recent debt issuances as well as publicly available data for instruments with similar characteristics when determining our IBR. Our operating leases may include the following terms: (i) fixed minimum lease payments, (ii) variable lease payments based on a percentage of the hotel's profitability measure, as defined in the lease, (iii) lease payments equal to the greater of a minimum or variable lease payments based on a percentage of the hotel's profitability measure, as defined in the lease, (iv) lease payments adjusted for changes in an index or market value, or (v) variable lease payments based on a percentage split of the |
| Acquisitions | Acquisitions —We evaluate the facts and circumstances of each acquisition to determine whether the transaction should be accounted for as an asset acquisition or a business combination. Under the supervision of management, independent third-party valuation specialists estimate the fair value of the assets or businesses acquired using various recognized valuation methods, including the income approach, cost approach, relief from royalty approach, and sales comparison approach, which are primarily based on Level Three assumptions. Assumptions utilized in determining the fair value under these approaches include, but are not limited to, historical financial results when applicable, projected cash flows, discount rates, capitalization rates, royalty rates, current market conditions, likelihood of contract renewals, and comparable transactions. In a business combination, the fair value is allocated to tangible assets and liabilities and identifiable intangible assets, with any remaining value assigned to goodwill, if applicable. In an asset acquisition, any difference between the consideration paid and the fair value of the assets acquired is allocated across the identified assets based on the relative fair value. When we acquire the remaining ownership interest in or the property from an unconsolidated hospitality venture in a step acquisition, we estimate the fair value of our equity interest using the assumed cash proceeds we would receive from sale to a third party at a market sales price, which is determined using our fair value methodologies and assumptions. The results of operations of properties or businesses have been included on our consolidated statements of income (loss) since their respective dates of acquisition. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions are recorded on our consolidated balance sheets at the respective acquisition dates based on their estimated fair values. In business combinations, the purchase price allocations may be based on preliminary estimates and assumptions. Accordingly, the allocations are subject to revision when we receive final information, including appraisals and other analyses. Acquisition-related costs incurred in conjunction with a business combination are recognized in other income (loss), net on our consolidated statements of income (loss). In an asset acquisition, these costs are included in the total consideration paid and allocated to the acquired assets. Periodically, we enter into like-kind exchange agreements upon the disposition or acquisition of certain properties. Pursuant to the terms of these agreements, the proceeds from the sales are placed into an escrow account administered by a qualified intermediary and are unavailable for our use until released. The proceeds are recorded as restricted cash on our consolidated balance sheets and released (i) if they are utilized as part of a like-kind exchange agreement, (ii) if we do not identify a suitable replacement property within 45 days after the agreement date, or (iii) when a like-kind exchange agreement is not completed within the remaining allowable time period. |
| Goodwill | Goodwill —Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified or separately recognized. We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each year using balances at October 1 and at interim dates if indicators of impairment exist. Goodwill impairment is determined by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount. We evaluate the fair value of the reporting unit by performing a qualitative or quantitative assessment. In any given year, we can elect to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is in excess of its carrying value. If it is not more likely than not that the fair value is in excess of the carrying value, or we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment, we proceed to the quantitative assessment. When determining fair value, we utilize internally developed discounted future cash flow models, third-party valuation specialist models, third-party appraisals or broker valuations, and if appropriate, current estimated net sales proceeds from pending offers. Under the discounted cash flow approach, we utilize various assumptions requiring judgment, including projected future cash flows, discount rates, and capitalization rates. Our estimates of projected future cash flows are based on historical data, various internal estimates, and a variety of external sources, which are primarily Level Three assumptions, and are developed as part of our routine, long-term planning process. We then compare the estimated fair value to our carrying value. If the carrying value is in excess of the fair value, we recognize an impairment charge in asset impairments on our |
| Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets | Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets —We have certain brand and other indefinite-lived intangible assets that were acquired through various business combinations. At the time of each acquisition, fair value was estimated using a relief from royalty method. |
| Guarantees | Guarantees —We enter into performance guarantees related to certain hotels we manage. We also enter into debt repayment guarantees with respect to unconsolidated hospitality ventures and certain managed hotels. We record a liability for the fair value of these guarantees at their inception date. In order to estimate the fair value, we use a Monte Carlo simulation to model the probability of possible outcomes. The valuation methodology requires that we make certain assumptions and judgments regarding discount rates, volatility, hotel operating results, and hotel property sales prices, which are primarily Level Three assumptions. The fair value is not revalued due to future changes in assumptions. The corresponding offset depends on the circumstances in which the guarantee was issued and is recorded to equity method investments, other assets, or expenses. We amortize the liability for the fair value of a guarantee into income over the term of the guarantee using a systematic and rational, risk-based approach. Guarantees related to our managed hotels and our unconsolidated hospitality ventures are amortized into income in other income (loss), net and in equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures, respectively, on our consolidated statements of income (loss). • Performance and other guarantees—On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the likelihood of funding under a guarantee. To the extent we determine an obligation to fund is both probable and estimable based on performance during the period, we record a separate contingent liability and recognize expense in other income (loss), net. • Debt repayment guarantees—At guarantee inception and on a quarterly basis, we evaluate the risk of funding under a guarantee. We assess credit risk based on the current and forecasted performance of the underlying property, whether the property owner is current on debt service, the historical performance of the underlying property, and the current market, and we record a separate liability and recognize expense in other income (loss), net or equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures based on the nature of the guarantee. |
| Income Taxes | Income Taxes —We account for income taxes to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and the amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from the future tax consequences of differences between the financial statements and tax basis of the respective assets and liabilities. We assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets and record a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some or all of our deferred tax assets are not realizable. This assessment is completed by tax jurisdiction and relies on the weight of both positive and negative evidence available with significant weight placed on recent financial results. When necessary, we use systematic and logical methods to estimate when deferred tax liabilities will reverse and generate taxable income and when deferred tax assets will reverse and generate tax deductions. |
| Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation —As part of our LTIP, we award SARs, RSUs, and PSUs to certain employees and non-employee directors: • SARs —Each vested SAR gives the holder the right to the difference between the value of one share of our Class A common stock at the exercise date and the value of one share of our Class A common stock at the grant date. The value of the SARs is determined using the fair value of our common stock at the grant date based on the closing stock price of our Class A common stock. SARs generally vest 25% annually over four years, beginning on the first anniversary after the grant date. Vested SARs can be exercised over their life as determined in accordance with the LTIP. All SARs have a 10-year contractual term, are settled in shares of our Class A common stock, and are accounted for as equity instruments. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis from the date of grant through the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period, unless the employee meets retirement eligibility criteria resulting in immediate recognition. We recognize the effect of forfeitures as they occur. • RSUs —Each vested RSU will generally be settled by delivery of a single share of our Class A common stock and therefore is accounted for as an equity instrument. In certain situations, we grant a limited number of cash-settled RSUs, which are recorded as liability instruments. The cash-settled RSUs represent an insignificant portion of previous grants. The value of the RSUs is determined using the fair value of our common stock at the grant date based on the closing stock price of our Class A common stock. Awards are settled as each individual tranche vests under the relevant agreements. We recognize compensation expense over the requisite service period of the individual grant, which is generally a vesting period of one Under certain circumstances, we may issue time-vested RSUs with performance requirements, which vest based on the satisfaction of a continued employment requirement and the attainment of specified performance-vesting conditions that are established annually and eligible to be earned in tranches. Generally, these RSUs fully vest and settle in Class A common stock to the extent performance requirements for each tranche are achieved and if the requisite service period, which is generally three • PSUs —PSUs vest and are settled in Class A common stock based on the performance of the Company through the end of the applicable performance period relative to the applicable performance target and are generally subject to continued employment through the applicable performance period. The PSUs will vest at the end of the performance period only to the extent the performance threshold is met and continued service requirements are satisfied; there is no interim performance metric, except in the case of certain change in control transactions. The value of the PSUs is determined using the fair value of our common stock at the grant date based on the closing stock price of our Class A common stock. We recognize compensation expense over the requisite performance period, which is generally a vesting period of approximately three |
| Adopted Accounting Standards and Future Adoption of Accounting Standards | Adopted Accounting Standards Business Combinations— In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-08 ("ASU 2021-08"), Business Combinations (Topic 805), Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2021-08 requires an acquirer to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities, including deferred revenue, acquired in a business combination in accordance with Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) as if the acquirer had originated the contracts at the date of the business combination. The provisions of ASU 2021-08 are effective for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. If early adopted, the provisions of ASU 2021-08 apply retrospectively to all business combinations that occurred on or after the first day of the fiscal year in which the standard is adopted. We early adopted ASU 2021-08 in the fourth quarter of 2021. Upon adoption, there was no retrospective impact to our consolidated financial statements. The adoption had a material impact to the purchase price allocation for the ALG Acquisition as deferred revenues related to ALG Vacations and Unlimited Vacation Club were recorded at carrying value at the date of acquisition on our consolidated balance sheet (see Note 7). Future Adoption of Accounting Standards Reference Rate Reform —In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04 ("ASU 2020-04"), Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting . ASU 2020-04 provides optional expedients and exceptions that we can elect to adopt, subject to meeting certain criteria, regarding contract modifications, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued by June 30, 2023 because of reference rate reform. The provisions of ASU 2020-04 are available through December 31, 2022, and we are currently assessing the impact of adopting ASU 2020-04. Government Assistance —In November 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-10 ("ASU 2021-10"), Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance . ASU 2021-10 requires annual disclosures that are expected to increase the transparency of transactions involving government grants, including (1) the types of transactions, (2) the accounting for those transactions, and (3) the effect of those transactions on an entity's financial statements. The provisions of ASU 2021-10 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2021, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2021-10. |
| Lessor | Lessor—We lease retail space under operating leases at certain of our owned hotels. Rental payments are primarily fixed with certain variable payments based on a contractual percentage of revenues. |
| Employee Benefit Plans | Defined Benefit Plans—We sponsor supplemental executive retirement plans consisting of funded and unfunded defined benefit plans for certain former executives. Retirement benefits are based primarily on the former employees' salary, as defined, and are payable upon satisfaction of certain service and age requirements as defined by the plans. Defined Contribution Plans —We provide retirement benefits to certain eligible employees under the Retirement Savings Plan (a qualified plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k)), the FRP, and other similar plans. For the years ended December 31, 2021, December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, we recognized $28 million, $30 million, and $48 |
| Insurance | Insurance —We obtain commercial insurance for potential losses for general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, employment practices, crime, property, cyber risk, and other miscellaneous coverages. A portion of the risk is retained |
| Commitments and Contingencies | Other— We act as general partner of various partnerships owning hotel properties that are subject to mortgage indebtedness. These mortgage agreements generally limit the lender's recourse to security interests in assets financed and/or other assets of the partnership(s) and/or the general partner(s) thereof. In conjunction with financing obtained for our unconsolidated hospitality ventures and certain managed hotels, we may provide standard indemnifications to the lender for loss, liability, or damage occurring as a result of our actions or actions of the other unconsolidated hospitality venture partners or respective hotel owners. As a result of certain dispositions, we have agreed to provide customary indemnifications to third-party purchasers for certain liabilities incurred prior to sale and for breach of certain representations and warranties made during the sales process, such as representations of valid title, authority, and environmental issues that may not be limited by a contractual monetary amount. These indemnification agreements survive until the applicable statutes of limitation expire or until the agreed upon contract terms expire. We are subject, from time to time, to various claims and contingencies related to lawsuits, taxes, and environmental matters, as well as commitments under contractual obligations. Many of these claims are covered under our current insurance programs, subject to deductibles. Although the ultimate liability for these matters cannot be determined at this point, based on information currently available, we do not expect the ultimate resolution of such claims and litigation to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. |
| Segment Reporting | SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Our reportable segments are components of the business which are managed discretely and for which discrete financial information is reviewed regularly by the CODM to assess performance and make decisions regarding the allocation of resources. Following the ALG Acquisition during the year ended December 31, 2021, ALG is managed as a separate reportable segment, but in the future, we may realign our reportable segments after integrating aspects of ALG's business. We define our reportable segments as follows: • Owned and leased hotels —This segment derives its earnings from owned and leased hotel properties located predominantly in the United States but also in certain international locations and for purposes of segment Adjusted EBITDA, includes our pro rata share of the Adjusted EBITDA of our unconsolidated hospitality ventures, based on our ownership percentage of each venture. Adjusted EBITDA includes intercompany expenses related to management fees paid to the Company's management and franchising segments, which are eliminated in consolidation. Intersegment revenues relate to promotional award redemptions earned by our owned and leased hotels related to our co-branded credit card program and are eliminated in consolidation. • Americas management and franchising —This segment derives its earnings primarily from a combination of hotel management and licensing of our portfolio of brands to franchisees located in the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the Caribbean as well as revenues from residential management operations. This segment's revenues also include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties. These reimbursed costs relate primarily to payroll at managed properties where the Company is the employer, as well as system-wide services and the loyalty program operated on behalf of owners of managed and franchised properties. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees earned from the Company's owned and leased hotels and are eliminated in consolidation. • ASPAC management and franchising —This segment derives its earnings primarily from a combination of hotel management and licensing of our portfolio of brands to franchisees located in Southeast Asia, Greater China, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, and Micronesia. This segment's revenues also include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties. These reimbursed costs relate primarily to system-wide services and the loyalty program operated on behalf of owners of managed and franchised properties. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees earned from the Company's owned hotel, which was sold during the year ended December 31, 2019, and are eliminated in consolidation. • EAME/SW Asia management and franchising —This segment derives its earnings primarily from a combination of hotel management and licensing of our portfolio of brands to franchisees located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, Central Asia, and Nepal. This segment's revenues also include the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties. These reimbursed costs relate primarily to system-wide services and the loyalty program operated on behalf of owners of managed and franchised properties. The intersegment revenues relate to management fees earned from the Company's owned and leased hotels and are eliminated in consolidation. • Apple Leisure Group —This segment derives its earnings from distribution and destination management services offered through ALG Vacations; management and marketing services primarily for all-inclusive resorts within the AMR Collection located in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe; and through a paid membership club offering member benefits exclusively at AMR Collection resorts within Latin America and the Caribbean. Our CODM evaluates performance based on owned and leased hotels revenues, management, franchise, and other fees revenues, distribution and destination management revenues, other revenues, and Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA, as we define it, is a non-GAAP measure. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation plus our pro rata share of unconsolidated owned and leased hospitality ventures' Adjusted EBITDA based on our ownership percentage of each owned and leased venture, adjusted to exclude interest expense; benefit (provision) for income taxes; depreciation and amortization; Contra revenue; revenues for the reimbursement of costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties; costs incurred on behalf of managed and franchised properties that we intend to recover over the long term; equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated hospitality ventures; stock-based compensation expense; gains (losses) on sales of real estate and other; asset impairments; and other income (loss), net. |
