Archive for August 2010


Aug
30
Andaz 5th Avenue Hits New York in Style
Contributor: Editor |Monday, Aug. 30 2010 at 2:54 PM

Andaz 5th Avenue opened in July, making a splash on the New York scene with sophistcated style and true city charm.

As the newest addition to the Andaz collection, this new Fifth Avenue favorite captures the spirit of mid-town Manhattan, offering uncomplicated and attentive service by real people passionate about New York. That passion is what the Andaz philosophy is all about.

The hotel's Fifth Avenue location once served...

 

Aug
25
Spa Spotlight: Sparkle with Services from Hyatt Pure Spas
Contributor: Editor |Wednesday, Aug. 25 2010 at 5:57 PM

A desert sage scrub. A yellow rose bath. A Ka'anapali Coffee Rub. These aren't the typical services you'd expect to find in your everyday spa. Rather, these are the non-traditional, unique and locally-inspired services that you can find at the more than 70 Hyatt Pure Spas across the globe.

Hyatt Pure, our spa brand, was formally launched in 2005, but Hyatt has been on the spa scene since 1972 with the opening of the first full...

 

Aug
23
Official Launch of Hyatt Gold Passport Facebook Page
Contributor: Editor |Monday, Aug. 23 2010 at 4:11 PM

Today marks the launch of the Hyatt Gold Passport Facebook page, where fans can see the latest news, promotions and special member offers, as well as giveaways with free night prizes and more.

We hope this new Facebook page will spark conversation and dialogue among new, existing and potential Hyatt Gold Passport members, giving them an open, online forum to ask questions about our global loyalty program....

 

Aug
20
Hyatt Place Philadelphia/King of Prussia Celebrates Grand Opening
Contributor: Editor |Friday, Aug. 20 2010 at 4:53 PM

We’re excited to announce to our readers that Hyatt Place Philadelphia/King of Prussia is officially open for business.

The 129-room conversion hotel, managed by Hersha Hospitality Trust, is located one mile from King of Prussia Mall, which is the largest shopping complex in the East Coast with almost three million...

 

Aug
19
Tips for Traveling with Tots, Teens and Everything in Between
Contributor: Editor |Thursday, Aug. 19 2010 at 4:46 PM

It may be back-to-school season, but it’s never too early to start planning that special family trip you’ve been thinking about taking.

Family vacations, especially during the school year, can serve as a great escape to take families out of their everyday routines and immerse them in a place that can hold new, exciting experiences. It’s especially important for kids to get excited about vacation and to...

 

Aug
18
Hyatt Returns to The Big Easy
Contributor: Editor |Wednesday, Aug. 18 2010 at 5:04 PM

Today there was a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate the historic redevelopment of Hyatt Regency New Orleans, which will open in late 2011. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu served as keynote speaker, telling everyone gathered at the event that Hyatt Regency New Orleans represents where the city has been, but more...

 

Aug
17
It All Started With a Napkin
Contributor: Editor |Tuesday, Aug. 17 2010 at 12:45 PM

The year was 1957 when Jay Pritzker bought a Los Angeles airport hotel from Dutch businessman Hyatt von Dehn, famously using a nearby napkin as the official contract. What became known as Hyatt House-Los Angeles, Hyatt's very first hotel, was the start of something big and by 1960, there were Hyatt Houses near airports in Seattle, San Francisco and the San Fernando Valley. Described as "the world's first fly-in hotels," the hotels quickly expanded throughout California to eight...

 

Aug
16
Welcome To Keyed Into Hyatt
Contributor: Editor|Monday, Aug. 16 2010 at 3:58 PM

Welcome to “Keyed into Hyatt,” the official blog for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.  As you can imagine, we are very excited to launch this blog.  We want you to know us better and see how Hyatt works from the inside out. 

Hyatt has been around for more than 50 years, and the above photo shows you just that. It’s a sampling of Hyatt keys that we’ve collected over the years—including a key from the very first Hyatt House hotel in Los Angeles. This key collection speaks...

 

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