TOKYO (August 22, 2008) – Park Hyatt Tokyo is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Roux-Dessarps as General Manager, effective September 1, 2008.

BBDO New York announced today that is has been selected by Global Hyatt Corporation, one of the world’s premiere hotel companies, to be its strategic and creative agency partner handling its global brand advertising needs. BBDO partnered with sister-agency PHD, which was jointly awarded media buying and planning. The decision was made following a three-month competitive review.

MALTA, NY– Aug. 13, 2008 – Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Malta Hospitality, LLC, and InterMountain Management, LLC today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Saratoga/Malta, marking New York State’s first Hyatt Place and the country’s first ground-up Hyatt Place hotel

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced that Hyatt Place®, which has grown to 118 hotels nationwide since its 2006 launch, has been named the top mid-scale full service brand in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index^SM .

Saigon, Vietnam – August 4, 2008 -The history behind the Park Hyatt Masters of Food and Wine began 23 years ago when Highlands Inn Park Hyatt Carmel, California, hosted the event for the very first time.