Global Hyatt Corporation announced today that it has received twenty applications in total from both developers and joint-venture development partnerships to build Hyatt Place hotels, Hyatt’s new entry into the select service segment.

After successfully introducing the residential spa concept in luxury hotels in 2004 with the award winning Plateau (Grand Hyatt Hong Kong), and 2005 with i.sawan (Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok), and Amara (Park Hyatt Dubai); Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to feature purpose-built spa rooms offering a full range of treatments in all new Park Hyatt and select Grand Hyatt properties.

Chicago ­based Global Hyatt Corporation announced today a worldwide partnership with the Make­A­Wish Foundation, a global organization that grants the wishes of children with life­threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

CHICAGO--March 21, 2006 --Dorado Beach Hotel Corporation, owner of Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort & Country Club, announced today that it will cease operation of Hyatt Dorado Beach Hotel and terminate its management agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, effective May 31, 2006.

Hyatt responds to consumer demand with a collection of ten new products and services designed to reduce hassles and increase productivity on the road.

Need some TLC from too much PDA? Following a 25% increase in PDA shipments in the first quarter of 2005 (according to PC World), HyattPure launches the “Blackberry Balm Hand Massage” --a helping hand for tech-savvy business travelers experiencing “blue thumb” from their Blackberry’s and tenderness from their Treo’s.

When business travelers are not on the road, most want to spend time with their spouse or family.

Hyatt Gold Passport members can now earn and redeem free nights at Summerfield Suites.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Kyoto.

Global Hyatt Corporation and JER Partners today announced the March 13, 2006 purchase closing of London’s Great Eastern Hotel from Conran Holdings and the Blackstone Group for ₤150 million. The joint acquisition between Global Hyatt and JER was first announced in mid­February 2006.