News Releases

The Travel Industry Association reports that Americans are expected to take more than 327 million leisure trips this summer. But as travelers hit the road, many are feeling the pinch of gas prices averaging above $4 per gallon. To help ease the burden and offer incentives for continued travel, select Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts across the country are offering money-saving gasoline promotions and packages valid through Labor Day and beyond. Select properties showcasing such offers include:

Global Hyatt Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Hoplamazian today announced the appointment of Harmit Singh as chief financial officer (CFO). In this position, Singh will lead the company’s finance, accounting, treasury, tax and strategic financial planning functions worldwide. Singh was formerly senior vice president and chief financial officer – International for Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) responsible for finance, information technology and supply chain. Singh will report directly to Hoplamazian.

CHICAGO – June 9, 2008– To celebrate Pride 2008, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts continues its partnership with the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and in celebration launches a new Hyatt GLAAD Package at 25 participating Hyatt Hotels & Resorts across the country.

CHICAGO – June 9, 2008 – Hyatt hotels and resorts in Florida make this travel season enticing and more affordable by offering savings on the prevailing room rate and up to a 25% discount on food and beverage daily during their stay.

Affiliates of Global Hyatt Corporation and Alliances Group have announced the signing of a management agreement for Park Hyatt Marrakech.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has named Amy Curtis-McIntyre to the newly created position of senior vice president, brand communication.  In this role, Curtis-McIntyre is responsible for developing a global brand communication strategy to differentiate and drive preference for Hyatt’s full-service brands worldwide.  Her priorities include the development and launch of Hyatt’s first global advertising campaign and collaboration with the company’s human resources department to communicate key brand messages internally.  Curtis-McIntyre reports to Tom O’Toole, chief marketing officer, Global Hyatt Corporation.

CHICAGO – May 14, 2008 – With Americans grilling more than ever before, Hyatt Summerfield Suites today kicks-off its 2nd annual Summer Grilling Social program to ensure guests can enjoy one of their favorite summertime activities even while traveling.

Chicago, IL (May 6, 2008) – Following the announcement of Restaurant Magazine’s (UK) S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards in London on April 21, 2008, Made in China, Grand Hyatt Beijing’s popular northern Chinese restaurant, led by Executive Chef Martin Aw Yong, was selected to the Nespresso World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy’s new Regional Recommendations list.

Zurich, May 2008 – Ideally located in the heart of Zurich, across from the Congress Center and steps from the Lake, Park Hyatt Zurich introduces YogaAway for those who want to start off their morning invigorated or for those who need to recuperate at the end of a long day.

The Parisian parfumeur Blaise Mautin has created fragrances for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts since 2001, successfully launching scents for Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Park Hyatt Washington and Park Hyatt Dubai.