Hyatt Hotels is in talks to spend around $1.5 billion to buy publicly traded Playa Hotels, but will likely sell them as part of its asset-light business model.

Hyatt Hotels said Monday it's in exclusive talks to potentially acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts, a move that would add many all-inclusives.

Playa Hotels' shares surged Monday after the resort operator said it has entered into an agreement to explore a potential acquisition by Hyatt Hotels.

Hyatt is in talks to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts, Despegar has agreed to a $1.7 billion buyout by Prosus, and a report suggests hotel websites could surpass OTAs by 2030.