Hyatt appoints Tom Beckett as director of development for Western Canada

Based in Vancouver, Beckett will be responsible for aligning Hyatt’s portfolio of brands with owners and locations throughout Western Canada. His appointment supports the company’s ongoing focus on strategic growth within the World of Hyatt ecosystem.

Beckett joins Hyatt after nearly a decade with HVS, where he served as a hotel consultant advising clients across North America. His work at HVS focused on feasibility studies, market strategies and asset valuations, combining financial analysis with field research and direct industry experience.

Originally from Whitehorse, Yukon, Beckett studied at the University of Guelph. He maintains close ties to his northern roots and is known for his strong belief in the role of hospitality in strengthening communities, supporting local economies and contributing to reconciliation efforts.

Hyatt shared the following announcement about Beckett’s appointment: 

“We’re thrilled to welcome Tom Beckett as our new Director of Development for Western Canada. Based in Vancouver, Tom will play a key role in shaping the future of hospitality across the region — aligning the right Hyatt brands with the right owners and locations, all within the dynamic hashtag#WorldofHyatt ecosystem. Tom brings a deep belief in hospitality’s power to anchor communities, support local economies, and foster reconciliation — while delivering meaningful experiences for guests, colleagues, and owners alike.

“Before joining Hyatt, Tom spent nearly a decade as a hotel consultant with HVS, advising clients across North America on feasibility, market strategy, and asset valuation. His approach combined financial analysis, field research, and hands-on industry experience. 

“A proud northerner originally from Whitehorse, Yukon, Tom studied at the University of Guelph and remains closely connected to his roots. Outside of work, he’s a passionate traveler [sic], outdoor enthusiast, and avid fan of real estate trends, music, and the Edmonton Oilers.

“Tom’s appointment reflects Hyatt’s continued commitment to thoughtful, strategic growth in hashtag#Canada.”