CHICAGO (December 13, 2012) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Chartered Hampi Hotels Private Limited today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Hampi in Karnataka, India. The hotel...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has signed a management agreement with Pioneer Property Company Limited (PPC), a Bangkok-based real estate firm, for a new Hyatt Place hotel to be located in the heart of the Thai capital.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and OTO Development announce the opening of the Hyatt Place Los Angeles/LAX/El Segundo, the first Hyatt Place in the city of El Segundo. The five-story hotel is located in the new Campus El Segundo, adjacent to the Metro Rail Green Line Mariposa/Nash station and just minutes from Los Angeles International Airport.

To continue tapping into the cultural interests of its guests and neighborhood residents, Andaz announced today the next phase of the Andaz Salon series – a collaboration with The FLAG Art Foundation and the launch of a virtual Andaz Salon venue to connect and inspire creative minds.

Hyatt celebrates Human Rights Day today by highlighting Hyatt’s commitment to respecting fundamental human rights, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To mark Human Rights Day, Hyatt is advancing its campaign against human trafficking by launching a global training program for company associates developed in conjunction with the Polaris Project, an organization dedicated to combatting human trafficking.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has introduced Hyatt Nin Hao, a new initiative offering Chinese guests Hyatt’s signature authentic hospitality by providing the tastes and comforts of home, as well as destination-specific information to help enhance their stay.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced a sponsorship arrangement with The Paulson Institute, which is partnering with the China Association of Mayors to enhance urban sustainability practices and policies in China.

Hyatt announced today that 27 Hyatt hotels and offices have awarded more than US$300,000 this year to communities around the world. Since the Hyatt Community Grant program’s inception in 2008, Hyatt hotels have awarded more than US$1,350,000 to nonprofit organizations in 103 communities and 34 countries globally.

Aedes Real Estate, Hyatt and Marcel Wanders announced a donation to the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. The major financial gift by Aedes, Marcel Wanders, and a Hyatt affiliate is made on the occasion of the official opening of Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, the first Hyatt hotel in the Netherlands. The donation will be celebrated at a lunch hosted by Amsterdam Mayor Eberhard van der Laan and Alderman Carolien Gehrels at the Mayor’s residence on Friday, November 30, 2012.

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place announced today that phase two of its multi-million dollar expansion and renovation will begin in December 2012.