UNCASVILLE, CT – JUNE 1, 2009 – In anticipation of the Summer 2009 opening of Hyatt Place Uncasville, Stonestreet Hospitality Corporation today announced the appointments of General Manager Merrielee Beetham-Turley and Director of Sales Eileen Wert.
In her role, Beetham-Turley, a 21-year hospitality industry veteran, will be directly responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including managing the hotel’s 40 staff members and ensuring guests experience the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place is known. Assistant General Manager David LaValley will assist Beetham-Turley is these duties.
Director of Sales Eileen Wert, a nine-year industry veteran, will be responsible for representing to travelers everything Hyatt Place and the Uncasville community have to offer.
“We’re confident Hyatt Place Uncasville has the right management team in place to introduce the dynamic Hyatt Place brand to this market. This team offers deep industry knowledge coupled with specific experience in Connecticut and the Uncasville area,” said Sean Crump, president, Stonestreet Hospitality Corporation.
Hyatt Place Uncasville will offer 176 guestrooms and is just a short drive from Mohegan Sun Casino, Foxwood’s Casino and the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. Additionally, the hotel is just a short drive to the Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic Aquarium, Norwich Marina and Ocean State Beach Park.
HYATT PLACE BACKGROUND
Hyatt Place, ranked “Highest in Guest Satisfaction among Mid-Scale Hotel Chains with Full Service” by J.D. Power and Associates, combines contemporary design with innovative services and amenities to create an atmosphere of casual hospitality. Hyatt Place was inspired by the changing landscape of contemporary, multi-tasking business travelers, who have successfully adapted to today’s “24/7 lifestyle,” seamlessly merging personal and professional activities.
Travelers are raving about Hyatt Place hotels already open in more than 130 locations nationwide, including Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Louisville, Miami, Phoenix, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Washington, D.C.
About Hyatt Place
Hyatt Place is a new kind of Hyatt for today’s relaxed lifestyle. Hyatt Place is ranked “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Scale Hotel Chains with Full Service” according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Catering to today’s discerning travelers, Hyatt Place combines The Hyatt Touch® with stylish design, purposeful amenities and forward-thinking technology. Hyatt Place is a brand of Global Hyatt Corporation that currently offers more than 130 locations nationwide. For Hyatt Place information or to make a reservation, call 1-888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or visit www.HyattPlace.com.
Hyatt Place received the highest numerical score among mid-scale hotel chains with full service in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction StudySM. Study based on responses from 53,453 guests measuring 12 mid-scale hotels with full service and measures opinions of guests who stayed in a hotel May 2007-June 2008. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed June 2007-June 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
About Global Hyatt Corporation
Global Hyatt Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world’s premier hotel companies. The hotels owned, operated, managed or franchised by its subsidiaries provide authentic hospitality to guests in 44 countries through a passionate commitment to personalized service, cultural relevance, and the environment. Global Hyatt subsidiaries own, operate, manage or franchise more than 370 hotels and resorts worldwide under the Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Resorts™, Grand Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt Summerfield Suites® and Andaz™ brands with additional properties under development on five continents. Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc., operator of Hyatt Vacation Club®. The success of Global Hyatt is driven by the commitment and energy of the thousands of men and women around the world who provide exceptional service to hotel guests. From the U.S. and Canada, reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide may be obtained by calling 1-800-233-1234 or visiting www.hyatt.com.
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Amy Patti
Hyatt Corporation
(312) 780-5620
amy.patti@hyatt.com