Hyatt Regency announced for Adelaide

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with CES Pirie Hotel (SA) Pty Ltd., an entity wholly owned by Chip Eng Seng Corporation Limited*, to develop a new Hyatt Regency in Adelaide. The new 295-room hotel will mark the return of a Hyatt branded hotel to Adelaide, continuing Hyatt's expansion in Australia. With construction planned to commence in early 2020, Hyatt Regency Adelaide is expected to open in early 2023.

Grand Hyatt Melbourne Awarded Best Marketed Hotel – Accommodation

Melbourne, September 18th 2015 Grand Hyatt Melbourne is thrilled to have been awarded Best Marketed Hotel – Accommodation Division at the 2015 AHA National Awards for Excellence held on the Gold Coast on Monday September 14th.

This award demonstrates the success of Grand Hyatt Melbourne's marketing strategy, which is designed to build brand value and awareness while meeting the specific needs of the guest throughout all touch points.

“We are thrilled to have been awarded Best Marketed Hotel – Accommodation Division” says Ilan Weill, General Manager at Grand Hyatt Melbourne. “Our marketing efforts are focused on building loyalty through our brand with authentic connections, trust and experiences. Grand Hyatt Melbourne will remain fiercely true to the brand's vision to exemplify the pursuit of life lived grandly, unlocking the extraordinary in every moment, big or small.”

Building and differentiating the brand position of Grand Hyatt Melbourne is fundamental to increasing brand preference and ensuring a multichannel marketing approach is utilised throughout all marketing campaigns including social and digital platforms.

For more information, please contact Tamara Siddell, Marketing Communications Manager,03 9653 466 or tamara.siddell@hyatt.com.

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Hyatt Hotel Canberra – a Park Hyatt Hotel

In 1924 'Hostel Canberra' opened its doors and became a hub for parliamentarians and distinguished visitors, creating an enduring bond with the Canberra community.  Today vintage elegance welcomes our guests. The original hotel section is heritage listed and has been faithfully restored to its former Art Deco grace and charm. 

Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel, surrounded by hectares of landscaped gardens on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, is located in the heart of Australia's diplomatic enclave of Yarralumla.  Only two minutes drive from the city centre, the low-rise hotel with outdoor courtyards and sun filled verandas retains the serene and inviting atmosphere of a country estate.  The building is registered by the Australian Heritage Commission and is renowned as an Art Deco masterpiece. 

Our 252 spacious guestrooms and suites feature Art Deco furnishings and magnificent marble bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available for all Hotel guests for up to five devices per room.

From October we are proving extra incentive to explore our Hyatt Neighbouhood in Canberra! When you stay for two or more nights at Hyatt Hotel Canberra before the end of the year you can enjoy a bonus credit of $100 towards our gourmet offerings; a seafood buffet in The Promenade Café, enjoy a local Canberran wine in Speaker's Corner Bar, indulge in our iconic Afternoon Tea or treat yourself to a relaxing night with room service.  Ask our reservation agents about this fantastic promotion, or you can book online at hyatt.com.

Its restaurant, bars and the delightful 1920's style Tea Lounge provide a range of casual dining options, while The Clubhouse Fitness Centre offers a fully equipped gymnasium, state-of-the-art cardio-theatre, sauna, spa, indoor heated pool and massage room along with bike hire and floodlit tennis court for guests to enjoy.

Ambassador Lounge is an exclusive area of the hotel available for guests who desire enhanced, personalised service.  Guests have the benefit of using the Ambassador Lounge with open fireplace and balcony at their leisure.  With a dedicated Ambassador Lounge concierge on hand in the morning and evening, a personalised stay is guaranteed.

Extensive meeting facilities cater for both large and small conferences.  Conference rooms include the rectangular shaped Federation Ballroom, which is divisible into two as well as three naturally lit meeting rooms with outdoor gardens and the Centenary Ballroom located in the historic section of the hotel.  A grand sunlit Atrium is available for display and break out area.

The Hyatt Business Centre caters for the needs of business travellers, which offers guests 24-hour access to complete office facilities and equipment.

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Grand Hyatt Voted Best Business Hotel in Melbourne

Melbourne, September 10th 2015 Grand Hyatt Melbourne has been named'Best Business Hotel' at the 2015 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awardsheld in Hong Kong.

This prestigious accolade is testament to the hotel's unparalleled dedication to 5-star excellence and the introduction of new initiatives implemented to ensure the guest experience exemplifies care at every touch point.

“We are appreciative to have been voted Best Business Hotel by subscribers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific,” said Ilan Weill, General Manager at Grand Hyatt Melbourne. “Our sincere thanks goes out to theBusiness Traveller Asia-Pacific readers and also to our Grand Hyatt Melbourne associates, who have continued to put in the hard work necessary to maintain a leading position in such a competitive industry.”

Such success is underpinned by the hotel's associates, as they continue to touch the lives of each and every guest on a daily basis, providing authentic hospitality underpinned by their commitment to delivering genuine care to all guests.

The annual awards reflect the highest accolade discerning Business Travellerreaders bestowed on travel and hospitality providers. Results are compiled from the annual readers' poll conducted and interpreted by Ipsos.

For more information, please contact Tamara Siddell, Marketing Communications Manager, on 03 9653 4666 or tamara.siddell@hyatt.com

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Grand Hyatt Melbourne Awarded Upper-Upscale Hotel for a Second Consecutive Year

Grand Hyatt Melbourne is honoured to be awarded best Upper-Upscale Hotel in Australia in addition to being Highly Commended in the Meetings and Conferencing Property category at the 2015 HM Awards held in Sydney on Friday.

“We are genuinely humbled to be awarded best Upper-Upscale Hotel at the HM Awards, as well as to be recognised for our meeting and conferencing facilities. We strive to ensure our guest experience demonstrates our commitment to care at every touch point.” said Ilan Weill, General Manager at Grand Hyatt Melbourne.

This prestigious accolade again demonstrates the commitment to excellence Grand Hyatt Melbourne is dedicated to achieving in all areas of 5-star accommodation, dining and events.

This outstanding benchmark of service is guided by Grand Hyatt Melbourne's concept of 'caring for people so they can be their best'. This is reflected throughout the entire guest experience, delivering moments of more to guests in a personalised manner.

The 2015 HM award follows a number of accomplishments Grand Hyatt Melbourne has achieved recently in the hotel awards space highlighting Grand Hyatt Melbourne's superior 5-star personalised service delivered with genuine care.

The HM Awards for Accommodation Excellence recognise the accommodation industry's finest staff, properties, brands and chains throughout Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and selected South Pacific regions.

For more information, please contact Tamara Siddell, Marketing Communications Manager on 03 9653 4666 ortamara.siddell@hyatt.com. 

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Hyatt Opening Its First Hotel in Rio De Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: a world-renowned capital nestled among breathtaking mountain formations and white-sand beaches, grazed by the Atlantic Ocean. This internationally desired destination, located in one of the most indulgent and scenic settings of any metropolis in the world, will soon be home to the latest Grand Hyatt – slated to open in late 2015.

Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro is located in Barra da Tijuca, a vibrant neighborhood and one of Rio's hottest and most exclusive areas, famous for having the most beautiful stretch of beach in the city. Barra, as it is known by locals, is home to many luxury condominiums and large office complexes, and offers exclusive shopping, dining and cultural attractions. The extensive, pristine-like beach is one of its main highlights, popular for surfing, kite surfing and people watching. Guests will be able to explore and enjoy this charming area conveniently from the hotel's stunning beachfront location that overlooks the blue-green Atlantic Ocean, and is surrounded by the Marapendi Lagoon from behind. Special services are planned to make an ordinary sunny day at the beach an opportunity to experience the Carioca flair in an extraordinary way. This is just one of the many features that sets this hotel apart, making it a true Grand Hyatt experience.

Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro is also just a short distance from famous neighborhoods such as Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, while Galeão International airport is approximately a 50-minute journey.

The hotel's design concept is based on the idea of an urban resort – to blend the comfort and luxury services of a world-class hotel with the relaxing tranquility of a secluded beach resort. Yabu Pushelberg, the internationally acclaimed interior designer, created spaces that are airy, original and integrated with the surroundings to create a seamless bond between the design and the breathtaking natural settings to promote a truly extraordinary guest-experience. One of the project's highlights is its vast garden landscaping; an important initiative and commitment to recuperate and preserve the area's extensive native vegetation.

The 436 sophisticated rooms and suites have been contemporarily designed to create a tranquil retreat using a selection of natural woods, stones, soft-tone fabrics and local artwork to create a modern, comfortable residential environment with the cool casualness that Rio de Janeiro is famous for. Magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces allow amazing views of the natural beauty of the surroundings, setting the mood for relaxation and inviting guests to enjoy the moment with amazing ocean, garden or lagoon views.

The hotel's unique Food & Beverage concepts bring the renowned Hyatt expertise into uniquely designed and themed spaces, so visitors can experience world-class quality with strong local connections. Three signature restaurants designed by acclaimed Brazilian architect Arthur Casas – a Seafront restaurant serving Brazilian-inspired dishes, a Japanese restaurant and an Italian restaurant - will showcase gastronomic choices that highlight local flavors as well as bar and lounge areas to set the tone for guests to relax and enjoy the best of Brazil.

The exclusive spa at Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro was designed to be a true sanctuary retreat, offering nine private rooms with an array of relaxation, rejuvenation and beauty treatments. Specialty treatments developed with local techniques and native products will be available for a truly indigenous experience. Steam rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center, Movement Studio and outdoor pool complement the facilities, allowing guests to maintain exercise routines while travelling.

Over 2,000 square meters of flexible function spaces with leading technology make this hotel exceptional for hosting a meeting or event. Two elegant, multi-purpose ballrooms plus 9 sophisticated meeting rooms and spectacular outdoor pre-function areas will provide an extensive range of options for upscale meetings, conferences, social events and weddings of all sizes, both large and small. A dedicated team of event support staff, as well as professional and creative catering staff will be on hand to assist in all aspects of event planning and execution.

With its vibrant and stylish personality, nestled among some of Rio's most gorgeous natural settings, Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro will set the stage for guests from all over the world to enjoy an authentic and very Rio experience.

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Essendon Fields Unveils New $60 Million Hotel and Events Centre Creating 400 Local Jobs

Since privatisation of Essendon Airport in 2001, Essendon Fields Pty Ltd has been transforming Essendon Airport into a vibrant business and aviation hub. Essendon Fields today unveiled its most exciting project yet – a new Hyatt Place Hotel with adjoining Events Centre.

Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon Warren Truss MP, officially announced details today of the new Hyatt Place Hotel and adjoining Events Centre also attended by local dignitaries as well as Andrew Fox and Max Beck representing the Essendon Fields joint venture owners, Linfox Property Group and Beck Property Group.

Mr. Truss welcomed the investment, which in addition to supporting aviation, will help drive future economic activity in Melbourne's North-West, creating around 400 jobs during the construction phase and ongoing employment at the Events Centre.

“Airports are now business destinations in their own right and provide a powerful economic engine for their home region and local communities,” Mr Truss said.

“Not only will this development contribute towards local job creation on-site, the broader economy will benefit through the demand for day-to-day goods and services needed to operate the facilities.”

 “Today, our vision to deliver Melbourne's North-West an international first class hotel and state-of-the-art Events Centre becomes a reality. The hotel is an exciting addition to Essendon Fields and will service a growing need for airport travellers and local businesses. It also enhances the appeal for businesses to join the flourishing Business District at Essendon Fields.” said Chris Cowan, Essendon Fields CEO.

“The Events Centre will provide a venue of unprecedented facilities, space and technology for this area. This will be the only facility with this capacity in the region and it will further strengthen the unique amenity offering at Essendon Fields. Everything about The Events Centre is geared around guests having a first class experience.” added Mr. Cowan.

We are delighted to collaborate with Essendon Fields and have the opportunity to bring the first Hyatt Place, a brand known around the world for delivering a consistent service experience to Australia,” said Robert Dawson, Area Vice President, Pacific.

“Hyatt Place was designed for today's multi-tasking travellers 24/7 lifestyle by combining stylish design and practical amenities with forward-thinking technology and purposeful service. Hyatt Place Melbourne, Essendon Fields will offer a fresh and friendly stay experience, ideal for business and leisure travellers.  We are confident that travellers to Essendon Fields, a strategic gateway on the aviation corridor into Melbourne, will find the comfort they want and the service they deserve at Hyatt Place.”

The Hyatt Place Hotel and Events Centre are expected to be opened to the public early 2017.

The Larkin Events Centre pays tribute to Essendon Airport's first ever tenant, The Larkin Aircraft Supply Company Limited. As Essendon Fields undertakes its biggest development in its history, it acknowledges where it all began with Mr. Joseph Larkin way back in December 1921.

The Larkin Events Centre will boast a significant port cochere entrance lobby, large pre-function areas and state-of-the-art lighting and broadcast facilities.  The 1,700m2 event space will feature flexible and sub-divisible column free areas and a covered outdoor space with landscaped surrounds that will provide the flexibility for major indoor/outdoor exhibitions and events. It will have the capacity for 1,000 seats conference style or 700 seats banquet setting with the undercover outdoor area able to accommodate up to a further 200 seated guests.

Melbourne's iconic Peter Rowland Catering will manage all the catering and culinary needs of The Larkin Events Centre as well as an adjoining restaurant and bar.

“The spaces at The Larkin Event Centre will accommodate all kinds of events from intimate occasions, corporate functions and launches to grand scale celebrations and showcases.  All of this will be underpinned by the world-class culinary and catering excellence of Peter Rowland.” said John Isherwood, CEO of Peter Rowland Catering.

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Park Hyatt Sydney Offers the Ultimate Luxury Suite Experience

Luxury enthusiasts and travellers can now enjoy a one-of-its-kind, specially curated suite experience at Park Hyatt Sydney, as the harbourside hotel offers its silver anniversary suite package to commemorate 25 years of luxury on Sydney Harbour.

Designed to provide the most discerning guests' one of Sydney's most extravagant hotel stays, this quintessentially Australian suite package perfectly represents the winning combination of fine luxury inclusions and the enriching, uncommon and sophisticated experience that is synonymous with Park Hyatt Sydney.

Guests who book the package will reside in the Sydney Suite; Park Hyatt Sydney's most expensive of accommodations and home to the most celebrated and distinguished of guests. This two bedroom suite is unrivalled in Sydney, enjoying 350sqm (3853sqft) of luxurious interiors. A private outdoor terrace with near 360 degree panoramic views of Sydney's Harbour, Opera House and Bridge, pays homage to its coveted waterfront location.

The suite's contemporary appointments include a state-of-the-art kitchen, indoor dining for eight, 65” LED television, home entertainment system, a spacious living area designed around a central gas fireplace, dry sauna and steam room, a spa bath and an alfresco dining area complete with sun lounges and plush day beds.

Priced at an indulgent AUD250,000, the package's exclusive luxuries include:

• Five nights in the Sydney Suite
• Return first class flights for two from anywhere around the world
• Handcrafted jewellery from Australian fine jeweller Stefano Canturi
• Luxury timepiece from Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Specially selected silver anniversary vintage Champagne
• Dinner for up to eight guests in the privacy of your suite, prepared by Park Hyatt Sydney executive chef Franck Detrait
• Four-hour Sydney Harbour experience, complete with seafood lunch, on board your private luxury yacht
• Your own private Sydney Bridgeclimb experience, scaling the heights of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and taking in the magnificent views of one of world's most  beautiful harbours
• Around the clock chauffeur driven limousine throughout your stay
• Blissful Caviar Dream spa experience for two
• Private Sydney Seaplane Fly & Dine experience

To book this one-of-a-kind experience or for more information, please contact Park Hyatt Sydney at +6 12 9256 1234 or email jodie.bell@hyatt.com. Terms and conditions apply at time of reservation.

2015 marks Park Hyatt Sydney's 25th anniversary, having opened its doors in July 1990. Having introduced the concept of luxurious harbourside living in Sydney to many celebrated and discerning guests, the hotel continues to provide personal journeys of discovery through rare and intimate experiences with every stay. 

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