News Releases

CHICAGO—December 1, 2005—Global Hyatt Corporation has announced the new-look of Hyatt.com, giving travelers a more productive online experience for researching and booking Hyatt Hotels & Resorts worldwide.

Chicago­ based Global Hyatt Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the upscale extended stay brand and franchise system of 21 Summerfield Suites branded hotels and acquire 6 owned Summerfield Suites hotels from partnerships between affiliates of The Blackstone Group, the Gencom Group and Lehman Brothers. The contract closing is scheduled for early January 2006.

Washington, DC, November 21, 2005 – Park Hyatt Washington closed its doors on August 1 and is set to reopen next spring as a brand-­new luxury hotel unlike any other in the nation’s capital.

PARIS—November 22, 2005—Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme is proud to announce its standing as
the #1 Hotel in Paris and in Europe and the #2 Hotel in the World in Institutional Investor’s
World’s Best Hotels Poll, an annual survey in its 25th year.

­­Global Hyatt Corporation would like to express again its deepest sympathies to all of the victims of the November 9, 2005 terrorist attacks in Jordan. We are working with the owners of Grand Hyatt Amman to provide support to those guests and employees injured or otherwise affected by the attack, as well as the families of those victims. Steps we are taking to that end include assistance with medical expenses and grief counseling. Senior Hyatt executives have arrived in Amman to personally oversee these efforts.

When visiting family and friends this holiday season, take advantage of great rates at 143 AmeriSuites nationwide and receive 500 bonus Hyatt Gold Passport points.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced StayFit@Hyatt –a dynamic selection of workout programs that cater to fitness-conscious business and leisure travelers staying at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts across North America and the Caribbean. Throughout Hyatt’s upscale hotels, travelers can expect the latest in cardio and strength equipment, exercise programs, and knowledgeable support staff on-site.

Hyatt Regency Wind Watch unveiled the completion of its $10.2 million renovation campaign today, making it one of the premier properties on Long Island.

CHICAGO, September 28^th, 2005­­ - Global Hyatt Corporation’s president, Douglas G. Geoga, recently announced the appointment of several key executives to lead operations, finance, sales, design, owner relations and human resources efforts for Select Hotels Group, the parent company of AmeriSuites, Hyatt’s first upscale limited service brand.

Chicago, September 28^th, 2005 – Hyatt Place, Global Hyatt Corporation’s new entry into the select service segment, is releasing more details and unveiling the first prototype guest room featuring the exciting design elements of the new product.

September 2005—Plateau Spa at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong received the Publisher’s Choice award in the SpaAsia Crystal Awards 2005 recognising Plateau for the commitment and dedication in the development of its unique residential spa concept.

Beginning November 30, 2005, Hyatt Gold Passport® members will be able to redeem their points for incomparable experiences through online auctions at goldpassport.com.

Jim Abrahamson, senior vice president of acquisitions and development for Hyatt Corporation, announced the appointment of several key executives to lead operations, finance, sales, design, owner relations and human resources efforts for Hyatt Place, Hyatt’s first upscale select service brand.

Global Hyatt Corp. and Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (NYSE: SHO) announced today that they have entered into an agreement to acquire the 728­room Century Plaza Hotel & Spa located in Century City, California, on Los Angeles’ chic Westside. Sunstone has agreed to acquire the hotel for approximately $293 million before expenses and renovation costs. Following close of the transaction in the fourth quarter of this year, the property will be repositioned and rebranded as Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and will immediately begin a $22.5 million renovation that will include guest rooms, common space and the addition of a Regency level and Hyatt Regency Club.

CHICAGO—August 19, 2005—In response to overwhelming demand from Hyatt’s Gold Passport® members to “bring back Faster Free Nights!,” Hyatt has again teamed up with MasterCard® to resurrect its popular global promotion.

Chicago­-based Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that it will manage the 428-­room Hyatt Regency Trinidad in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

CHICAGO (August 10, 2005) – Following the acquisition of the AmeriSuites hotel chain in early January 2005, senior executives and design teams at Global Hyatt Corp. along with industry leading...

Grand Hyatt DFW opened on July 1^st, 2005 with a special ribbon­cutting ceremony and patriotic­themed grand opening celebration. The 12­story, 298­room hotel adjoins the new International Terminal D at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and marks both the first Grand Hyatt to be located at an airport and the first to be built in Texas. DFW International Airport owns the hotel, and Chicago­based Hyatt Hotels Corporation manages the property for the Airport.

BUENOS AIRES, June 28, 2005 – With the May 2006 opening of Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, the city that has been called the “Paris of South America” will welcome a new level of luxury, sophistication and elegance.

POIPU, KAUAI, HI – June 13, 2005 - ­Following a multi­-million dollar renovation of its guestrooms and suites, meeting space and public areas, Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort and Spa will be converted to Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa.

SAN ANTONIO, TX -June 10, 2005 – A groundbreaking ceremony held today signaled the beginning of construction on the 1,000-room Grand Hyatt hotel that will be adjacent to the convention center in downtown San Antonio along the Riverwalk.

Hong Kong, June 2005­ - Hyatt International has announced Park Hyatt Saigon will open in July 2005.

Hyatt Aims for Systemwide Public Space and Guest Room Access in all U.S. Hotels by June 2005

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CHICAGO, Spring 2005 – Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is proud to be the first upscale resort company to commit significant resources to one of the fastest-growing sectors in the travel industry.

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