Hyatt Hotels Corp. revealed that Unscripted by Hyatt will be a collection brand for upscale independent hotels. Unscripted was one of the brands Hyatt obtained when it acquired Dream Hotel Group in February 2023.
Hyatt is targeting independent properties and small hotel portfolios seeking to join a major hospitality system. Hyatt says Unscripted will have “a light-touch operating model and flexible brand standards.”
Unscripted will focus on conversions and adaptive reuse projects. Hyatt says it is in discussions with 40 hotels to join the collection. Hotels will be in the World of Hyatt loyalty program.
“The Unscripted by Hyatt brand gives owners a flexible path to join the Hyatt system while still delivering the high-quality, dependable experience guests expect from Hyatt,” said Dan Hansen, Hyatt’s head of Americas development.
Unscripted by Hyatt will be part of Hyatt’s Essentials portfolio. Hyatt revamped its brand organization, grouping its flags into Luxury, Lifestyle, Inclusive, Classics and Essentials categories, earlier this year.
Hyatt’s Essentials category comprises select-service brands like Caption by Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Select and UrCove.
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine is actively integrating artificial intelligence into its operational framework, according to General Lieutenant Kyrylo Budanov, head of the agency. In a recent statement, Kyrylo Budanov emphasized the transformative effect modern technologies are having on intelligence work amid ongoing full-scale war with russia.
According to Kyrylo Budanov, the Defense Intelligence specialists are constantly experimenting with advanced solutions, aiming to enhance the speed and precision of intelligence gathering, analysis, and decision-making. AI has emerged as a critical tool in this process, enabling Ukrainian analysts to handle complex tasks in minutes, tasks that previously required hours of human effort.
“Artificial intelligence performs in a fraction of the time what used to take people hours, or even longer. That’s just a fact,” Budanov stated.
His comment reflects broader trends in modern warfare, where machine learning and data automation are increasingly crucial for gaining a competitive edge.
An example of an AI-powered solution: Ukrainian mothership UAV launches a smaller FPV copter drone / Screenshot credit: Brave1
While specific details about AI applications remain classified, experts believe such tools could be used in areas like image recognition from satellite and drone footage, open-source intelligence processing, cyber defense, and predictive threat modeling. AI can also assist in sorting large volumes of intercepted data, making patterns and anomalies easier to detect.
The decision to adopt AI reflects Ukraine’s strategic response to russia’s heavy investment in digital warfare and autonomous systems. While both sides innovate rapidly, Ukraine’s collaboration with Western tech partners and startups has given it a flexible and adaptive approach to integrating cutting-edge solutions.
Kyrylo Budanov’s remarks also signal a cultural shift within Ukraine’s defense establishment. Intelligence is no longer confined to classified reports and human analysts, it’s increasingly becoming a hybrid of human expertise and machine-enhanced processing power. This evolution mirrors trends seen in U.S. and NATO military circles, where AI is seen as a force multiplier.
The integration of AI also raises questions about ethical safeguards, data reliability, and operational transparency. However, Ukrainian official seem confident in their capacity to harness the technology responsibly, particularly under the pressure of existential war.
As Defense Express previously reported, according to the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, russia is preparing for a large-scale escalation in drone warfare by planning the production of up to 40,000 Shahed-136/Geran-2 strike UAVs in 2025. In addition to these loitering munitions, 24,000 decoy drones (the Gerbera models) are also slated for manufacture, suggesting an intensified reliance on both saturation attacks and electronic warfare deception tactics.
The Shahed-136/Geran-2 drone production / open source
Utilities are among the top picks for international investment group Cohen & Steers as it reshuffles its holdings to minimise the impact of global tariffs and bets on rising demand for power from data centres to cope with the artificial intelligence boom.
“Utilities tend to have very little impact from tariffs,” said Ben Morton, the New York-based head of global infrastructure for the $US88 billion ($136 billion) asset manager during a trip to Sydney to meet with local investors.
