Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Franchise News

New Promotion Offers Guests of the Orlando Area Resort More Than a Free Night from Official Sponsor of Free Time
Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 23, 2012 - Recognizing that people can be overworked and under-rested, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress calls for travelers to use their well-deserved vacation days. The hotel is making it easy with a new promotion offering a free night and added perks.
Americans left 226 million vacation days unused in 2011, according to an Expedia survey. The average American worker earned 14 vacations days last year, but only took 12 of them. Why aren’t people getting away? A recent study showed 89 percent of adults said Americans want to take more leisure trips, but didn’t have the time or money to do so...

Hyatt-branded hotels in Latin America expected to increase to 20 properties from eight.
CHICAGO (May 21, 2012) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate completed its previously announced acquisition of the 756-room Hotel Nikko Mexico from Japan-Mexico Hotel Investment Co., Ltd. for approximately US$190 million. The hotel has been rebranded as Hyatt Regency Mexico City. Ramping up its expansion in Latin America, Hyatt also announced plans for eight Hyatt-branded hotels in Latin America, in addition to four previously-announced hotels under development, for a total of 12 Hyatt-branded hotels under development in Latin America. When these properties open, there will be a total of 20 Hyatt-branded hotels in the region...

Includes Debates on Contemporary Architectural Issues by Leading Architects and Pritzker Prize Laureates
CHICAGO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that the “2012 Beijing Architecture Forum” will be held in Beijing on Thursday, May 24. Coinciding with the “Pritzker Architecture Prize”, which is often called “the Nobel Prize of architecture,” the conference will be co-hosted by the Beijing Municipal People’s Government and the Hyatt Foundation; and jointly organized by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University. It aims to provide a unique opportunity to gather many of the world’s most recognized international and Chinese architects, academics and future leaders in the field to collaborate on and debate a wide range of architectural topics of relevance today with a focus on urban harmony...

Following an $18m Renovation to Historic Hotel Property
May 15, 2012 // Franchising.com // NEW ORLEANS, LA – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and the owner of Hyatt French Quarter, a joint venture between Carey-Watermark Investors and HRI Properties today announce the opening of Hyatt French Quarter in New Orleans. This marks the third Hyatt hotel to enter the New Orleans market within the last year. Hyatt French Quarter connects the downtown Central Business District with the French Quarter, providing both business and leisure travelers with a luxurious and convenient location in The Big Easy.
Hyatt French Quarter will remain a cornerstone property in the city’s most popular neighborhood, capturing the old world charm of New Orleans in a modern setting...

An industry-leading, global effort and new philosophy to provide healthy, sustainable and responsible food and beverage options for guests and associates.
CHICAGO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the launch of Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served., a global philosophy focused on sourcing and providing food and beverage options that are good for Hyatt guests and associates, good for the planet, and good for local communities. Hyatt is the first global hospitality brand to a make a commitment of this magnitude. This philosophy will guide food and beverage planning at Hyatt properties from the operational level to the guest experience. With this new global identity, Hyatt properties will work to anticipate and satisfy the evolving preferences of its guests, ensuring that travelers have more options to fit their lifestyles while staying in Hyatt hotels around the world...

Robert W. Baird Growth Stock Conference 2012
CHICAGO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Atish Shah, senior vice president of investor relations, will speak at Baird’s 2012 Growth Stock Conference being held  May 9, 2012, in Chicago, IL, at approximately 1:55 pm CT.
Audio of the discussion will be provided through a live webcast which can be accessed through the Hyatt website at http://www.hyatt.com by selecting the Investor Relations link located at the bottom of the page. A replay will be available for 90 days.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome...

Organizational Design Will Maximize Effectiveness, Innovation, Customer Focus and Adaptability
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), today announced that Hyatt will realign its corporate and regional operations to enhance organizational effectiveness and adaptability. The changes are designed to facilitate rapid innovation and further advance Hyatt toward its goal of becoming the preferred hospitality brand for associates, guests and hotel owners.
The organizational evolution, expected to be completed by the end of September 2012, is designed to position Hyatt to adapt quickly and effectively to guest and hotel owner needs during the expansion and growth the Company anticipates across all of its brands in multiple markets over the next several years...

Hyatt Regency brand establishes significant Latin America presence with purchase of Hotel Nikko Mexico, which will be rebranded Hyatt Regency Mexico City.
CHICAGO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Nearly 30 years after the opening of the first Hyatt hotel in Mexico, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate intends to acquire the 756-room Hotel Nikko Mexico for approximately US$190 million from Japan-Mexico Hotel Investment Co., Ltd. The transaction is scheduled to close in May and, upon closing, the hotel will be rebranded as Hyatt Regency Mexico City. Hyatt will invest approximately US$40 million in a three-year renovation to strengthen the hotel’s competitive position as the preferred business and leisure hotel in Mexico City...

Global Promotion Offers Travelers More Than a Free Night From Official Sponsor of Free Time
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recognizing that people can be overworked and under-rested, Hyatt is calling for consumers to use their well-deserved vacation days with a new promotion offering a free night and added perks. Whether it’s spending one more day of shopping or more time on the beach with family, guests can enjoy more than a free night from the official sponsor of free time.
Americans left 226 million vacation days unused in 2011, according to an Expedia survey. The average American worker earned 14 vacations days last year, but only took 12 of them. Why aren’t people getting away? A recent study showed 89 percent of adults said Americans want to take more leisure trips, but didn’t have the time or money to do so...

The hotel is expected to open in 2013 and is the seventh Hyatt-branded hotel under development in Saudi Arabia.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Mohammed A. Al Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment for a Hyatt Regency hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hyatt Regency Riyadh marks the seventh Hyatt-branded hotel under development in Saudi Arabia, and the second Hyatt-branded hotel under development in Riyadh; the previously announced Park Hyatt Riyadh is expected to open in 2015. There is currently one Hyatt-branded hotel in Saudi Arabia, Park Hyatt Jeddah - Marina, Club and Spa, which opened in 2009.
Expected to open in the third quarter of 2013, Hyatt Regency Riyadh will offer 257 guestrooms, including 37 suites, which will range in size from 322 sq ft (30 sq m) to 2,475 sq ft (230 sq m)...

April 26, 2012 // Franchising.com // CHICAGO – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into agreements with Piccadily Hotels Private Limited for two new Hyatt Regency hotels in India. Hyatt Regency Gurgaon and Hyatt Regency Ludhiana will be located in major information technology and manufacturing hubs in northern India. The addition of these two hotel agreements brings the total number of Hyatt-branded hotels under development in India to 55.
“India continues to be a core focus for Hyatt, and we are proud to be working with Piccadily Hotels,” said Ratnesh Verma, senior vice president of real estate and development for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific. “The Hyatt Regency brand is a perfect fit for the Gurgaon and Ludhiana markets because they are both emerging destinations for business travelers...

Company Recognizes Hotels and Resorts’ Commitment to Hyatt Thrive 2011 Initiatives
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) proudly announced today the winners of the inaugural Hyatt Thrive Leadership Awards recognizing full service, managed hotels, resorts, and field offices for their outstanding commitment in 2011 to initiatives aligned with Hyatt’s global corporate responsibility platform Hyatt Thrive. To be considered, applicants must have demonstrated leadership in environmental sustainability and/or community engagement.
“Actively contributing to the environmental and social well-being of our communities is integral to sustaining our business; and the recipients of this award exemplify Hyatt’s longstanding commitment to contribute to the prosperity, health and advancement of the many communities around the world that we serve...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 5, 2012-- Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt") (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release first quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, May 3, 2012, before the stock market opens.
Hyatt management will host an investor conference call at 10:30 a.m. (Central time) to discuss financial results and business outlook. The Company requests that questions be submitted via email to earnings@hyatt.com by 9:00 a.m. (Central time). Hyatt management will read and respond to as many submitted questions as possible.
All interested persons may listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call, which may be accessed through the Company's website at http://www.hyatt.com and selecting the Investor Relations link located at the bottom of the page, or by dialing 617...

Company Honored As One Of The Most Engaged And Productive Workforces In The World
April 06, 2012 // Franchising.com // CHICAGO – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) proudly announced today that it has been named a recipient of the 2012 Gallup Great Workplace Award. The annual award recognizes the best-performing workforces in the world, and Hyatt was chosen for its ability to create an engaged workplace culture.
“The winners of this award have established a new global standard for engaging people,” said Tom Rath, who leads Gallup’s Workplace and Leadership Consulting practice. “When compared to the millions of workgroups we have studied around the world, the awardees have worked tirelessly to create an environment that values people...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Park Hyatt Hyderabad, the first city Park Hyatt hotel in India. This contemporary and elegant hotel with 185 guestrooms and 24 suites offers business travelers and local guests a sophisticated ambience in the heart of the upscale Banjara Hills neighborhood. It is also the first hotel in Hyderabad to offer 42 fully serviced luxury apartments, The Residence, with five-star facilities and amenities. Centrally located, the hotel is just fifteen minutes from the technology hub of Hi-Tech City and the business district, and 45 minutes from Hyderabad’s international airport.
“Park Hyatt hotels are premium luxury hotels designed to cater to the discerning individual seeking the privacy, personalized service and luxurious elegance of a contemporary hotel”
The financial, economic and political capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is one of the richest cities in India and has been named the second best Indian city for doing business, according to a World Bank Group report...

Hyatt Place Bayamón and El Tropical Casino Expected to Open in 2014
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has signed a management agreement with an affiliate of Island Hospitality Partners, LLC for Hyatt Place Bayamón and El Tropical Casino. It will be the first Hyatt-branded select service hotel in Puerto Rico and, upon opening, will mark the return of Hyatt-branded hotels to Puerto Rico after a nine year absence.
“We are excited to introduce the Hyatt Place brand to Puerto Rico”
Hyatt Place Bayamón and El Tropical Casino, expected to open in the first quarter of 2014, will be a seven story building offering 156 guestrooms with an adjoining casino, free-standing restaurant and bar, and a multi-level parking garage with space for 250 vehicles...

Park Hyatt Siem Reap will be the first Hyatt-branded property in fast-growing destination, and 14th Hyatt-branded property in Southeast Asia.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that an affiliate has signed a management agreement with Hotel De La Paix, Co., Ltd. for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Cambodia. Under the agreement, Hotel De La Paix Siem Reap, one of the country’s top-rated hotels, will be rebranded as Park Hyatt Siem Reap. The hotel will close on June 30, 2012 for a complete renovation and is expected to open as Park Hyatt Siem Reap in the first quarter of 2013.
“We are thrilled to add this remarkable property to the Hyatt family, adding a jewel in our growing portfolio of hotels in Southeast Asia...

JPMorgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure 2012
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Harmit Singh, chief financial officer, will be participating in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Gaming and Lodging Management Forum being held in Las Vegas, NV at approximately 10:30am PDT on Monday, March 19, 2012. Atish Shah, senior vice president of investor relations, will also attend the conference.
Audio of the discussion will be provided through a live webcast which can be accessed through the Hyatt website at http://www.hyatt.com by selecting the Investor Relations link located at the bottom of the page. A replay will be available for 30 days.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome...

Upgrades Represent Hyatt’s Long-term Goal of Becoming the Most Preferred Hospitality Company Through Innovation that Enhances the Guest Experience
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced it is transforming the standard in-room television into a fully connected, interactive entertainment center and virtual concierge at its full-service properties across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. Once the installation is complete, guests will have access to a range of offerings that, depending on location, include interactive entertainment, hotel services, local information, and advanced features that go well beyond the technology guests today expect to see.
“The consumer appetite for new and fun in-room technologies has been far outpacing what most hotels offer...

New housewarming initiative celebrates launch of HYATT house brand and provides expert advice, activities and products to help travelers keep their real life routines rolling on the road.
CHICAGO, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HYATThouse™ today announced its new housewarming initiative, a national celebration designed to make guests feel more like residents. The program kicks off with 53 days of housewarming where guests will be welcomed to all 53 HYATT house properties with fun festivities, housewarming party favors and the chance to win an exclusive housewarming gift valued at more than $1,000, curated by HYATT house spokesperson, Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan, co-founding Editor of Apartment Therapy, founding Editor of TheKitchn...