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CHICAGO (July 27, 2011) – Today’s Road Warrior 2.0 is more productive than ever and fits in more time for fun and leisure while on the road, according to a new national survey from Hyatt Place, and conducted online by Harris Interactive®. Such multitasking can only come with help from new technology, on-the-road amenities and business savvy hotels like Hyatt Place – with more than 160 properties that are designed specifically for the modern day business traveler.
Renowned travel tech expert Katie Linendoll – a tried and true Road Warrior herself – has teamed with Hyatt Place to reveal findings on the modern day business traveler and provide tips on the best gadgets, amenities and innovations for making life easier on the road.
Road Warrior 2.0: The Modern Day Business Traveler
Katie offers the following tips and tech recommendations to help the new business traveler become a mobile master, easily balancing work and play:
“Modern day business travelers expect more today, and hotels, mobile devices and amenities are constantly evolving to meet their needs,” said Linendoll. “Technology is smarter than ever and with a hotel like Hyatt Place, I never have to settle; I can take care of business, and have some fun along the way, too.”
Life on the Road
At the core of the Road Warrior 2.0’s lifestyle is Hyatt Place, a contemporary hotel designed with work-style and technology needs in mind. Created for the ebb and flow of busy, blended lives, Hyatt Place provides a perfect setting for multi-tasking travelers with comfortable, spacious rooms, contemporary decor, smart integration for technology, open spaces to work or socialize, and 24/7 food and beverage options.
“We understand the modern day Road Warrior and have designed Hyatt Place properties top to bottom with this person in mind,” said Kristine Rose, Vice President of Brands for Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites. “We stay on top of business trends to ensure that we are constantly innovating and providing the very best experience for our guests.”
Road Warrior 2.0 Challenge
Today’s business traveler has evolved, and so must the term “Road Warrior.” Hyatt Place is kicking off the Road Warrior 2.0 Challenge, asking real world business travelers to help rename and redefine today’s Road Warrior to compete to win* an exciting, head-to-toe business traveler makeover worth more than $8,300, including many of Katie’s must-have business traveler items. The prize package includes: 10 Free Nights at any Hyatt Place, Hyatt Gold Passport Diamond status membership through February 2013, 2 round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, Lenovo Thinkpad X1, Apple iPad™ 2, Samsung Infuse™ 4G smartphone from AT&T (service not included), The All-New NOOK™ by Barnes & Noble, Polaroid Grey Label GL10 Instant Mobile Printer, Jawbone JAMBOX™ Wireless Speaker, Skullcandy “Fix” Earbuds, iSound Portable Power Battery by dreamGEAR, Hyatt Grand bedding set and Pacific Coast® Pillow Fixer travel pillows, an expandable laptop brief and travel document holder, Waterbobbles, $500 gift card to The Limited or Joseph A. Bank (winner’s choice), $200 gift card to Cole Haan, two pairs of adidas CLIMACool® Ride shoes and two full adidas training outfits, a yoga mat and DVD.
Participants can also enter a random drawing for a chance to win weekly prizes. Weekly winners will receive one free night at Hyatt Place. A grand prize winner will be announced in October. Entries will be accepted beginning today through October 6, 2011 at 11:59:59 p.m. (ET).
To enter the Road Warrior 2.0 Challenge, and for complete official rules and submission guidelines, please visit facebook.com/hyattplace. See below for how to enter a weekly drawing without submitting content. To learn more about Hyatt Place or to find a Hyatt Place for your next business trip, visit www.hyattplace.com.
*The Hyatt Place Road Warrior 2.0 Challenge: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER/WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Void where prohibited by law. Open only to legal residents of any 1 of the 50 US or DC who are at least age 18 and the age of majority in the state/jurisdiction of residence on the date of entry. Starts at 12am ET on 7/27/11. Ends at 11:59:59pm ET on 10/6/11. TO ENTER A WEEKLY DRAWING WITHOUT SUBMITTING CONTENT: send an email during the promotion period to HyattPR@hyatt.com with the subject “Hyatt Place Road Warrior 2.0 Challenge” and the following information in the body of the email: full name, mailing address, profession, and email address. E-mail entries are not eligible to compete for contest prize. Odds of winning a weekly drawing depend on the # of entries received as of the weekly drawing deadline stated in the Official Rules. ARV of each weekly prize: $125. Total ARV of all weekly prizes: $1250. Must be a registered user of Facebook and “Like” sponsor to compete for contest prize. Contest entries (via Facebook only) will be judged according to the following criteria (and given the stated weights): Creativity of Entrant Content (⅓); Originality of Entrant Content (⅓); and Applicability to Theme (⅓). ARV of contest prize: $8371. Hotel stays are for double occupancy and must be used by 6/30/2012. Hyatt Gold Passport Diamond status membership is subject to all applicable terms and conditions. Airline tickets are for travel within the 48 continental U.S. and subject to airline’s terms (must be used within one year after issuance). Device service not included in contest prize. Gift cards are subject to issuer’s terms. Prize details determined in Sponsor’s sole discretion and may vary. Subject to rules available at facebook.com/hyattplace. Sponsor: Hyatt Corporation, 71 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Illinois 60606. This promotion is not sponsored by or otherwise affiliated with any brand, company, or entity associated with a prize.
Methodology
Harris Interactive conducted the study online within the United States between June 16 and 22, 2011, among 550 adults (ages 18 and over) who had taken six or more business trips in the past year.
Figures for age, sex, race, education, region and income were weighted where necessary to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the population. Propensity score weighting also was used to adjust for respondents' propensity to be online.
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 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 on six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses as Hyatt ResidencesTM and Hyatt Vacation Club®, which is changing its name to Hyatt Residence ClubTM. As of March 31, 2011, the Company’s worldwide portfolio consisted of 451 properties in 43 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
About Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is one of the world's leading custom market research firms, leveraging research, technology, and business acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight. Known widely for the Harris Poll and for pioneering innovative research methodologies, Harris offers expertise in a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs, energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media, retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. Serving clients in over 215 countries and territories through our North American, European, and Asian offices and a network of independent market research firms, Harris specializes in delivering research solutions that help us - and our clients - stay ahead of what's next. For more information, please visit www.harrisinteractive.com.
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Jamie Zimmerman
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
312-780-6070
jamie.zimmerman@hyatt.com