Emblems Collection launches with its first property is in China.

The lengthening comes in the wake of stronger than expected trading in September and October at the company’s hotels.

The deal sees Hyatt double its global resorts footprint through the addition of the AMR Collection brand portfolio.

The two sides can better make necessary adjustments working more closely together. 

The upper-upscale, upscale and midscale offerings will target families and extended stay guests.

Richard Solomons will take up his non-executive role on 1 December.

The hospitality company said a process to find a successor was now underway.

Davison will continue to lead the company until the selection and onboarding of a new CEO is completed next year.

Amber Asher succeeds Amar Lalvani, who moves up to the role of executive chairman.

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