CHICAGO (December 15, 2008) -Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will manage a luxury resort on Portugal’s spectacular Alentejo coast for Pelicano Investimento Imobiliário SA.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch kicks off the holiday season with a welcoming gift for its guests - the completion of the third and final phase of a $50 million transformation featuring a new contemporary look and upscale services and amenities.

PARIS (December 2008) --Park Hyatt has partnered with Louis Vuitton to present a Tour of the World, featuring “Hair Room Service” by famous French hairstylist and couture icon John Nollet.

After 15 months in the making, the $45 million redevelopment of Grand Hyatt Melbourne is now complete.

Melbourne, December 2008… After 15 months in the making, the $45 million redevelopment of Grand Hyatt Melbourne is now complete. Melbourne’s new centre of luxury includes spectacular new upper and lower lobbies, the opening of Collins Kitchen, the new restaurant, and new bar, RU-CO

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced an agreement with Natura Water Inc. that will provide guests in its restaurants with a healthy, safe, environmentally responsible alternative to bottled water.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announces today Hyatt Business Plan, a new package available year-round, which offers global business travelers ease and convenience at Hyatt hotels and resorts around the world. Recognized for catering to business travelers, Hyatt hotels feature exceptional services and amenities, world-class dining options, and superb meeting facilities

Grand Hyatt Tokyo is pleased to introduce exciting winter menus, available from January to March 2009, using fresh, seasonal, locally grown and imported ingredients, such as fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood.

MISHAWAKA, IN – Oct. 30, 2008 – Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and First Hospitality, LLC today announce the opening of Hyatt Place South Bend/Mishawaka, the first newly built Hyatt Place hotel to open in the Midwest.

RIDGELAND, MS – Oct. 27, 2008 – Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Madison Lodging, LLC and InterMountain Management, LLC today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Jackson/Ridgeland, marking Mississippi’s first-ever Hyatt-branded hotel and the first prototype Hyatt Place hotel in the south.