INTERNATIONAL GROUP

OF HOTEL

GROUP OF HOTELS

(FOUNDER) Jack Dyer Crouch

Jack Dyer Crouch (22 October 1915 - 25 July 1989) was an American

entrepreneur and conglomerate organizer born in Columbia, Missouri

HISTORY OF HYATT CORPORATION:

Celebrating more than 50 years of history, Hyatt Hotels Corporations. well-established reputation as an industry innovator provides a wealth of inspiration as the company looks forward to its next era of creative hospitality.

The original owners were entrepreneurs, Hyatt von Dehn, He created the Hyatt Hotel chain in 1954 with his partner Hyatt R. von Dehn, and later became a Hilton Hotel Franchise Owner in the United States. He is accredited with conceptualizing and building the world's first fly-in (airport) hotel, The Hyatt House Los Angeles. Von Dehn was eager to get out of the hotel business after a few years, so he sold his share in the hotel to Jay Pritzker. Jay's younger brother Donald, under Jack Crouch's mentorship, took over day-to-day operations of the company and its portfolio quickly grew to include several other modest hotels along the West Coast and in Chicago over the next ten years.

In 1967, Hyatt opened its first major John Portman designed hotel, Hyatt Regency Atlanta , in Georgia, which featured a space-age design with a dramatic, 21-story atrium lobby. The revolutionary architecture spawned scores of atrium lobbies around the world, effectively changing the course of the lodging industry and reshaping the Hyatt brand as an innovative and significant global hospitality leader .

In 1969, Donald opened Hyatt's first overseas hotel, the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong

By 1969, 13 Hyatt hotels were in operation throughout the United States. That same year, the company launched Hyatt Regency Hong Kong , establishing Hyatt International Corporation .

In 1972, Hyatt formed Elsinore Corporation, a subsidiary to operate the Four Queens Hotel and Casino and the Hyatt Lake Tahoe.

After Hyatt became a private company in 1979, Elsinore was spun off into a public company. The company opened the Playboy Hotel and Casino as a joint venture with Playboy Enterprises.

In 1980, the Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt brands were introduced. Hyatt has become known for its resorts after the opening of Hyatt Regency Maui in 1980. Today Hyatt has over 434 hotels worldwide.

In December 2004, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced it would acquire AmeriSuites, an upscale chain of all suite business class hotels from affiliates of the Blackstone Group, a New York based private equity investment firm.

In December 2005, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a second limited service acquisition, Summerfield Suites. Again the seller was the Blackstone Group. Blackstone had inherited Summerfield Suites from its purchase of Wyndham International. Summerfield Suites will be rebranded as Hyatt Summerfield Suites and positioned to compete in the upscale extended stay market against brands such as Residence Inn, Homewood Suites and Stay bridge Suites.

The 2007-launched Andaz brand is sophistication made simple delivered with a genuine warmth; Hyatt Regency enables productivity and revitalization within a responsive, convenient and contemporary environment; Park Hyatt , a discreet and refined collection located in fashionable cities around the world, epitomizes modern luxury.

On August 6, 2009, it was reported that Hyatt Hotels Corporation filed plans to raise up to $1.15 billion in an initial share sale. Hyatt plans to list the shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol H. According to the filing, Mark S. Hoplamazian will serve as CEO and Thomas Pritzker will serve as Executive Chairman.

On August 31, 2009 three Hyatt hotels in Boston laid off their entire housekeeping staffs, outsourcing the work to a Georgia company creating strong public backlash.

The housekeepers, who were fired without previous notice although some of them had worked for the Hyatt for over 20 years, became collectively known as the Hyatt 100. In December, 2009, Hyatt was named the "Massachusetts Scrooge of the Year" by Jobs with Justice.

Hyatt manage, franchise, own and develop Hyatt branded hotels, resorts and residential and vacation ownership properties around the world. As of March 31, 2010, the company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 434 properties.

6 March 2011, 'Hyatt Regency' Hotel, Kyiv, 5-a A. Tarasovoyi Street Dec Education Agency invites to discover British education opportunities at the 'Best of British Education' exhibition within 'Education Abroad Days 2011'. Best British language centers, private schools and universities will be presenting their offers.

Park Hyatt Sydney Unveils Plans for Hotel Renovation The iconic Park Hyatt Sydney is set to undertake a dramatic transformation. The largest renovation in the hotel’s

20-year history. Scheduled to commence in April 2011, the renovation programmed will take place over a period of seven months, and will involve closure of the hotel to allow for the extensive work to be completed. Park Hyatt Sydney is due to re-open its doors late in October 2011.

Park Hyatt Sydney’s renovation plan remains subject to government approval and has been scheduled to coincide with the hotel’s winter period to minimize disruption to guests. The hotel is currently accepting reservations until 27 March 2011, before embarking on its exciting transformation. The new design will be spearheaded by leading interior designers BAR studio.

As a unified portfolio, Hyatt's properties share core values across the Hyatt brand: exceptional guest service, upscale amenities, popular food and beverage programs, and innovative interior designs that incorporate local art and style. Currently offering travelers a choice of more than 365 hotels and resorts in over 45 countries, Hyatt Hotels Corporation continues to build on its commitment to clients, staff, partners and the environment as it grows its dynamic vision for the future of hospitality.

Today, Hyatt successfully distinguishes itself within the competitive hospitality marketplace with six different brands, each designed to deliver experiences attuned to the lifestyles, attitudes, values, and aspirations of the guests for whom it is designed.

Grand Hyatt Mumbai Mumbai, India. Try a multidimensional lifestyle complex, a true city landmark

Hyatt Regency Delhi New Delhi, India. Experience a palatial complex hewn from native sandstone of the area

Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa South Goa, India.Nestle yourself in pousadas amid glittering waterways and lagoons

Hyatt Regency Kolkata Calcutta, India.Relax in a premium contemporary business hotel with classic standards

Hyatt Regency Mumbai Mumbai, India.Experience the city's premier gateway hotel, strategically located close to both airport terminals

Grand Hyatt Mumbai

Grand Hyatt hotel, Dubai Hyatt Hotel, Abu Dhabi

Hyatt hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan Park Hyatt Washington

Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, GeorgiaHyatt West Hollywood, now Andaz West Hollywood, in West Hollywood, California

Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, china

Grand Hyatt Guangzhou will be the fourth Grand Hyatt hotel in mainland China, following Grand Hyatt hotels in Beijing and Shanghai. Hyatt currently operates 10 hotels in Greater China, including Grand Hyatt Beijing, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Hyatt on the Bund, Shanghai, Grand Hyatt Taipei, Hyatt Regency Dongguan, Hyatt Regency Hangzhou, Hyatt Regency Jing Jin City Resort and Spa, Hyatt Regency Tianjin and Hyatt Regency Xian. An additional 12 hotels are under development.

Hyatt Ekaterinburg in Russia Hyatt Hotel Amman, Jordan

Hyatt Place in Chantilly, Virginia, USA

Hyatt Place Louisville, Kentucky

A Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, California, in the United States, Westin Hotel

The Park Hyatt of Buenos Aires, Argentina

A Hyatt Regency in Cologne, Germany.

Grand Hyatt Cairo, Egypt

Hyatt Regency at Orlando International Airport

Looking up inside the 32-story atrium of the Shanghai Grand Hyatt, part of the Jin Mao Tower

Hyatt Place Secaucus, Meadowlands Grand Hyatt Hotel Muscat, Oman