Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has signed a franchise agreement with FP Global (Private) Limited for the Hyatt Regency Lahore DHA, which will be the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Pakistan and a significant step forward in Hyatt’s efforts to expand its brand portfolio in Southwest Asia.
The hotel, which will be located within Defence Housing Authority Phase 6 (DHA-6), will be managed by Valor Hospitality Partners and is anticipated to open in 2024.
Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director, Southwest Asia, Hyatt India Consultancy Pvt Ltd. said, “We look forward to collaborating with the FP Global (Private) Limited team and Valor Hospitality Partners to unveil the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Pakistan with Hyatt Regency Lahore DHA. We are confident that this hotel’s location, style and service will be attractive for both business and leisure travellers alike, and we look forward to the introduction of the Hyatt brand to guests visiting the region.”
The 94-room hotel, which is currently undergoing renovations, will feature a variety of exquisite dining options with six food and beverage outlets, including all-day dining venues, two specialty restaurants, a lobby lounge, the Regency Club, and The Market, a café style option where guests can grab a snack at any time. The hotel boasts roughly 8,600 square feet (800 square metres) of adaptable event and meeting space, including a ballroom.
“We are delighted to announce our first property in Lahore, Pakistan with Hyatt Regency Lahore DHA, and thrilled to collaborate on this project with Hyatt,” said Julien Bergue, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Valor Hospitality Partners Middle East & CIS.
She added, “Following our recent rapid expansion in the Middle East, this destination is a natural extension geographically, and with FP Global (Private) Limited as our reliable partners and our continuously growing collaboration with Hyatt, we are confident the hotel will offer outstanding experiences in a premium location, positioning it as a prominent addition to the hospitality sector of Lahore.”
Immad Ali Khan, CEO, FP Global (Private) Limited commented, “We are honoured to work alongside Hyatt to introduce the first Hyatt-branded hotel to Pakistan under the Hyatt Regency brand, and are confident that combining our premium hospitality expertise with Hyatt’s international operating standards will enable us to deliver a truly spectacular experience to the numerous guests visiting Pakistan, as well as the local community in the city of Lahore.”
The hotel will be located adjacent to Allama Iqbal International Airport, making it a great option for guests seeking convenience. Not only will the hotel’s location be great for experiencing the city’s famed food scene, but it will also serve as an ideal base for travellers visiting one of Pakistan’s most lively and culturally rich cities, including the Badshahi Mosque, Shalimar Gardens, and Lahore Fort.
Moreover, Lahore’s vicinity to the capital city of Islamabad, as well as the hotel’s accessibility to the Lahore Junction railway station, which is a 30-minute drive away, will allow guests to discover the region’s diverse cultures and attractions.
