HOUSTON, TX (July 22, 2010) – In anticipation of the November 2010 opening of Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land, Woodbine Development Corporation announced the appointment of Michael Gleeson as general manager.
Gleeson brings 16 years of hospitality experience to this new role, having previously worked in several general manager positions, including his most recent role as the district general manager for Hyatt Place Fort Worth/Hurst. Gleeson will be directly responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including managing the hotel’s staff members and ensuring guests experience the purposeful service for which Hyatt Place is known.
“We are looking forward to welcoming Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land to the area, especially with such a great management team in place. Gleeson offers substantial industry and Hyatt Place brand knowledge, as well as specific hospitality experience in the market, which we believe will be a key factor to the success of this property,” said King Scovell, Woodbine’s director of development ventures with Hyatt.
Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land will be located at the 190-acre Lake Pointe Town Center and will offer 214 guest rooms.
HYATT PLACE BACKGROUND
Hyatt Place hotels are specially designed to accommodate today’s lifestyle, offering amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi access, a StayFit@Hyatt fitness center, a coffee and wine bar serving Starbucks® specialty coffees and premium wine and beer, and the Grab ‘n Go case stocked with freshly made sandwiches and salads. The Guest Kitchen offers made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées around the clock, in addition to the complimentary continental breakfast served daily. Specially trained Hosts are on hand to offer assistance with everything from directions to check-in to a freshly made meal.
Spacious guestrooms feature multiple areas to work and relax and include the Cozy Corner, an eight-foot couch, the plush Hyatt Grand Bed and an ergonomic work center. Every guestroom is also equipped with a state-of-the-art media center that allows electronic devices to plug directly into the 42-inch high definition television, giving guests instant access to the technological amenities they’re accustomed to accessing at home or in the office.
About Woodbine Development Corporation
Woodbine is a full-service real estate development, asset management and services provider, specializing in hospitality, land and mixed-use projects. The company has been involved with development, design/construction and/or asset management of more than 15 million square feet of hospitality, office and mixed-use space and 18,000 acres of land. That translates into about $2 billion of real estate improvements and added value. To learn more, visit www.woodbinedevelopment.com.
About Hyatt Place
Hyatt Place brings the authentic hospitality for which Hyatt is known to the upscale select-service category. Inspired by multitasking travelers’ 24/7 lifestyle, Hyatt Place combines stylish design, practical amenities, forward-thinking technology and purposeful service so guests can remain connected and productive while traveling. Hyatt Place is a brand of Hyatt Hotels Corporation that currently offers more than 150 locations throughout the United States. For Hyatt Place information or to make a reservation, call 1-888-HYATT-HP (888-492-8847) or visit www.HyattPlace.com.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family in 45 countries strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The company’s subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites® brand names and have locations under development on five continents. Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops and operates vacation ownership properties under the Hyatt Vacation Club® brand. As of March 31, 2010, the company’s worldwide portfolio consisted of 434 properties. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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Amy Patti
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
(312) 780-5620
amy.patti@hyatt.com
Natalie Rivera
Marion, Montgomery, Inc.
(713) 523-7900
nrivera@mmihouston.com