Hyatt Vacation Club

What Hyatt Vacation Club does

Hyatt Vacation Club is a US-headquartered vacation ownership (timeshare) business that sells points-based ownership interests across a portfolio of 20+ resort properties in destinations including Florida, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Missouri, and Mexico (Cabo San Lucas). The company is operated by HVC, a collective entity formed in 2014 comprising HV Global Group, Inc. (Florida) and WHV Resort Group, Inc. (California), and uses the Hyatt name and marks under license from an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation without being owned by or affiliated with Hyatt. The core product architecture is a points-based exchange system with multiple program tiers: the Platinum Program (20 underlying resorts, managed through the Platinum Owners Association, Inc.), the HVC Portfolio Program/HPC Vacation Ownership Plan (9 resorts), the HRC Club (heritage/residence collection), and the HKB Vacation Ownership Plan at Ka'anapali Beach, Maui. Members can exchange inventory across programs through Club-to-Club Exchange, access Interval International's external exchange network, earn World of Hyatt loyalty points, and use the BEYOND program for cruises and experiential travel.

The business model combines one-time sales of perpetual vacation ownership licenses (priced from $20,374 to $185,500 depending on state and program) with recurring annual maintenance fees, Club Dues, and a broad set of transaction fees (exchange, banking, borrowing, guest certificate, cancellation, housekeeping, and points transfer fees). Travel services are administered by an affiliated entity, MVW US Services, LLC (Delaware). Go-to-market is sales-led: the company generates leads through vacation package offers with deposit requirements that condition a discounted stay on attendance at a 120-minute in-resort timeshare sales presentation, supplemented by phone sales, an online booking portal, and content/social marketing. The primary customer segment is US-based families and vacation enthusiasts seeking residential-style villa accommodations with exchange flexibility.

In 2025, Hyatt Vacation Club's parent operations were acquired by Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC), which reported Q1 2026 contract sales of $411M for the combined entity and is currently executing a digital transformation and integration of the business. No separate HVC revenue is publicly disclosed. The company faces industry-level scrutiny: a March 2026 news report referenced allegations of predatory sales practices affecting the broader timeshare industry, including complex corporate structures and document handling concerns. State-level regulatory registration covers Hawaii (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs), New York (Real Estate Financing Bureau), and Seller of Travel registrations in California, Washington, Florida, and Hawaii.

Name

Hyatt Vacation Club

Legal name

HV Global Group, Inc.

Website

https://hyattvacationclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Ownership / Timeshare Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Travel Subscription, Membership & Deal Clubs (THAKAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM), Villas & Luxury Estates (THAMAAAC), Premium/Upmarket Membership Clubs (CRAEADAG)

Keywords

• Vacation ownership
• Timeshare programs
• Resort exchange network
• Points-based membership
• Vacation club resorts

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Vacation Ownership Sales: One-time sales of vacation ownership interests (timeshare points/weeks) at various resort properties. Prices vary by location and plan type, ranging from approximately $20,374 to $185,500 based on state-specific disclosures.
2. Annual Assessments and Maintenance Fees: Ongoing annual fees charged to vacation ownership members for property maintenance, resort operations, and program administration. Fees include Club Dues, annual maintenance fees, and various transaction fees.
3. Transaction Fees: Various fees charged for transactions including World of Hyatt trade fees, Interval International exchange fees, guest certificate fees, cancellation fees, housekeeping fees, banking fees, borrowing fees, and points transfer fees.
4. Travel Services: Travel services administered and fulfilled by MVW US Services, LLC, an affiliate providing vacation booking and travel coordination services for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hyatt Vacation Club sells vacation ownership interests (timeshare points/weeks) under multiple plans—Platinum Program, HPC Vacation Ownership Plan (HVC Portfolio Program), HKB Vacation Ownership Plan, and HRC Club—across 20+ residential-style resort properties. Owners receive ongoing access to resort accommodations, exchange privileges through Interval International and World of Hyatt loyalty, and experiential travel via the BEYOND program, in exchange for a one-time purchase plus recurring annual maintenance fees and transaction fees.

Product overview

Hyatt Vacation Club is a vacation ownership (timeshare) company offering point-based ownership programs across a portfolio of 20+ resorts. The core products include the Platinum Program (multi-location points-based program with access to 20 resorts) and the HPC Vacation Ownership Plan/HVC Portfolio Program (9-resort multisite plan). Members can exchange stays through Interval International and earn World of Hyatt loyalty points. Additional programs include BEYOND for experiential travel, Club-to-Club Exchange between ownership plans, and the Platinum Priority tier for enhanced benefits. Properties span destinations including Florida, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Arizona, and Mexico, offering residential-style villa accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Platinum Program: Multi-location, points-based time-share use plan with a nonspecific time-share interest. Declarant and developer is WHV Resort Group, Inc.
• HVC Portfolio Program
• HRC Club
• HKB Vacation Ownership Plan
• BEYOND
• World of Hyatt
• Interval International

Products and services

• Platinum Program A multi-location, points-based vacation ownership program offering flexible time-share use at 20 underlying resorts. Platinum Program owners become members of the Platinum Owners Association and gain access to exchange options through Interval International and World of Hyatt loyalty benefits.
• HPC Vacation Ownership Plan (HVC Portfolio Program) A multisite vacation ownership plan operating at nine resorts (eight Hyatt Vacation Club resorts and The Aspen Mountain Residences), with access to additional HRC Club properties through Club-to-Club Exchange. Provides point-based booking flexibility with World of Hyatt integration.
• H.K.B. Vacation Ownership Plan A vacation ownership plan specifically for the Hyatt Vacation Club at Ka'anapali Beach, Maui property, offering exchange privileges to 14 other HRC Club resorts through the HRC Club program.
• HRC Club (Hyatt Residence Club) A legacy vacation ownership plan encompassing multiple Hyatt Vacation Club properties. Includes the Heritage Collection of resorts with Club-to-Club Exchange access between multiple ownership plans.
• Hyatt Vacation Club Resorts Portfolio Collection of 20+ vacation ownership resorts across destinations including Florida, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Cabo San Lucas, and Missouri. Properties offer residential-style villas with kitchens, pools, and resort amenities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ resort destinations available for member bookings

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Interval InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal exchange partner providing Interval Gold or Interval Platinum membership to vacation ownership purchasers. Members receive exchange privileges to access resorts worldwide through Interval International's exchange network. Each owner is enrolled for two years as part of their purchase.
• World of HyattcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoyalty program partnership allowing Hyatt Vacation Club members to earn and redeem World of Hyatt points. Provides members with access to Hyatt hotels and resorts globally. Participation subject to World of Hyatt program terms and conditions.
• BEYONDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVacation experiences program available through Platinum Exchange Program and HRC Club Benefits Program. Provides access to cruises, thrilling experiences, and additional travel opportunities via contractual arrangements with third-party providers.
• Club to Club ExchangecoreTechnology or IntegrationExchange program created pursuant to Club to Club Exchange Agreement between HVGG and HPC Owners' Association dated June 15, 2017. Enables HPC Club Owners to access HRC Club inventory and vice versa.
• MVW US Services, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAffiliate providing travel services administration and fulfillment. Delaware limited liability company with office at 7812 Palm Parkway, Orlando, FL 32836. Registered Seller of Travel in California, Washington, Florida, and Hawaii.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hilton Grand Vacations: Major timeshare/vacation ownership competitor operating points-based programs at 90+ resorts under the Hilton brand, with Hilton Honors loyalty integration. Closest direct competitor to Hyatt Vacation Club given parallel global hospitality brand licensing model.
• Wyndham Vacation Clubs: Points-based vacation ownership program owned by Travel + Leisure Co., operating one of the largest timeshare resort portfolios globally. Directly comparable to Hyatt Vacation Club's Platinum and HPC points programs in scale, exchange model, and target customer.
• Westgate Resorts: Privately-held vacation ownership operator with one of the largest timeshare resort portfolios in the US, offering both fixed-week and points-based products. Comparable to Hyatt Vacation Club in resort scale, ownership model, and direct sales presentation GTM.
• Bluegreen Vacations: Vacation ownership company operating a points-based system across 60+ resorts, recently acquired by Hilton Grand Vacations. Directly comparable mid-market timeshare operator with similar sales-presentation GTM and exchange partnerships.
• Holiday Inn Club Vacations: Timeshare program operated by Orange Lake Resorts under the Holiday Inn brand, offering points-based ownership across US resorts. Directly comparable to Hyatt Vacation Club as a hospitality-brand-licensed timeshare product with similar lead-generation and presentation sales motion.
• Disney Vacation Club: Premium vacation ownership program at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beach resorts using a points-based system with strong brand integration. Comparable to Hyatt Vacation Club as a branded, high-price-point timeshare product targeting family vacationers.
• Marriott Vacation Club: Directly comparable timeshare/vacation ownership program operated by Marriott Vacations Worldwide, the same parent that acquired the Hyatt Vacation Ownership business in 2025. Operates the same points-based multi-resort exchange model with Marriott Bonvoy loyalty integration.

Others

• Interval International: External timeshare exchange network and partner of Hyatt Vacation Club, providing owners with access to 3,000+ affiliated resorts. Functions as both an enabler/partner and ecosystem peer given its central role in the vacation ownership exchange model.
• Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates: Luxury real estate brand serving affluent second-home and resort buyers in many of the same destinations as Hyatt Vacation Club. Adjacent peer serving overlapping high-net-worth customers in destination resort markets like Aspen, Cabo, and Maui.

Emerging players

• Inspirato: Luxury vacation club offering subscription-based access to a curated portfolio of vacation homes and residences. Comparable to Hyatt Vacation Club as a membership-based luxury vacation product, though operating on a recurring subscription model rather than timeshare ownership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/hyattvacayclub
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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