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HOLLYWOOD, FL, (AUGUST 31, 2010) - Meeting & Conventions magazine recently announced the winners of its prestigious Gold Key Award for 2010. The Westin Diplomat has been honored with this award five times. For over 30 years this annual award has been bestowed upon the world's finest meeting properties.

All winners of this award of excellence were nominated and selected by the readers of M&C, who based their votes on the overall professionalism and quality of the property. This year, the readers honored 157 domestic and international hotels and resorts as Gold Key winners. Meeting planners selected their winning properties based on strict industry criteria including: staff attitude; quality of meeting rooms; quality of guest services; food and beverage service; proficiency of handling reservations; availability of technical/support equipment and range of recreational facilities.

"The dedication to quality has always been a trademark of M&C's readers who represent the highest level of meeting and incentive professionals. The 2010 Gold Key winners have met these tough standards by providing outstanding service, said Kirk Lewis, Meetings & Conventions Group Publisher. "The entire M&C staff commends the properties that have demonstrated the qualities to earn the Gold Key distinction." Winning hotels and resorts will also be featured in Meetings & Conventions' Gold Awards issue published this November.

The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa is an all encompassing destination offering both beach and golf for the leisure and business traveler. Located in Hollywood between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, The Diplomat boasts an array of on-site amenities. Seven dining options offer everything from an award winning steakhouse to casual Intracoastal service. For recreation, enjoy the 18-hole golf course managed by Troon® Golf, a 10-clay court tennis center or charter a boat at the marina. If looking to relax, experience the full-service spa or the unique infinity-edged pool with see-through bottom and two waterfalls flowing into a 240-ft lagoon pool below. The adjacent 200,000-sq. ft. convention center has four ballrooms, a 50,000-sq.ft., unobstructed Great Hall and 39 individual meeting rooms. For additional information, call The Westin Diplomat sales office at 954-602-8600 or visit on line at www.DiplomatResort.com.

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Media Contact:
Michelle Shulman, Public Relations Director
954-602-8603
michelle.shulman@westin.com

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Country's fastest internet service provider now available at 2200 Westlake Plaza


SEATTLE - September 7, 2010 - As the emerging technology hub of Seattle, South Lake Union is home to the headquarters of Amazon.com, numerous biotech companies and one of the West Coast's most wired hotels. Recognizing the ever growing need for additional bandwidth, Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle now provides visitors complimentary access to the fastest internet service provider in the country to supplement the hotel's other tech offerings.

"Our guests want the option to be connected whether they are travelling for business or pleasure. We recognize hotel internet connections, and unexpected internet connection fees, are a point of frustration for travelers," said Kini Parente, Director of Sales and Marketing. "Connecting with CondoInternet.net positions the property to set an industry standard and provide the best service available to our residents and guests."

Historically, hotels have struggled to keep up with growing demand for bandwidth for guests and conference attendees. As the popularity of file sharing, smart phones, VoIP phone calls and video streaming increases, hotels are often unable to provide the bandwidth and connectivity speed expected.

According to Speedtest.net, Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle now offers a complimentary ultra-high speed 100 megabit/second internet access to guests through the country's fastest internet service provider, CondoInternet.net. Condointernet.net provides services to the most select properties in Seattle, among these are the 2200 Westlake Plaza and Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle. For meetings and events Condointernet.net can on short notice provision competitively priced connectivity for up to one gigabit per second (1000 megabits) if a client so required this kind of access. As one of only two hotels in Seattle served by CondoInternet.net, Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle has a distinct advantage over competitors when it comes to providing bandwidth for technology-intensive events.

"Reliability and bandwidth are extremely important for business travelers and those attending events at our hotel," said David Sullivan, General Manager Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle. "Guests often need to stream video, collaborate online, and share large files and the hotel is now equipped to meet and exceed the demands of even the most technology-intensive events."

Boasting the latest in business and entertainment technology, Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle's amenities include complimentary wired and wireless broadband connectivity throughout the entire property; a flexible in-room workspace with easy to access plugs; iHome docking stations, electronic private bars, plasma TVs featuring Kool Connect technology, which allows guests enjoy high definition movies or listen to more than 40 satellite radio channels from around the world.

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Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle
Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle features 160 superbly appointed guest rooms with 19 suites with views of the city, Lake Union and the Space Needle. With complimentary wireless and Ultra-High Speed Internet, HDTV, Satellite radio, and accommodating working spaces, Pan Pacific offers a full suite of technology tools for business and leisure travelers. A proud member of the Seattle Climate Partnership, Pan Pacific's PanEarth sustainability program minimizes the hotel's environmental impact and enhances guest and associate health.

A recipient of a 2010 AAA Four Diamond Award and Trip Advisor's Travel Choice award for 'Top 25 Luxury Hotels' in the United States, Pan Pacific Seattle is part of the exclusive 2200 Westlake Plaza, featuring Vida Spa, Chef John Howie's Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar, Whole Foods Market®, Starbucks and many more retail outlets. The hotel is within walking distance of Seattle's Central Business District, Amazon's new headquarters, Nordstrom's flagship retail store, upscale boutiques at Pacific Place Shopping Center and is conveniently connected to Westlake Center and scenic South Lake Union by the Seattle streetcar.

For more information or to make reservations, visit panpacifichotel.com/seattle or call 877-324-4856.

About Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts
Headquartered in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is a leading hotel management company in the Pacific Rim and is part of Hotel Plaza Group, the listed hotel subsidiary of UOL Group, one of Asia's largest hotel and property companies. Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler magazine as one of the 25 hotel companies demonstrating social responsibility and has won esteemed accolades such as World Travel Awards, AAA Four Diamond Award, Condé Nast Gold List and Readers Choice Awards. It has a portfolio of 18 hotels, resorts and serviced suites throughout Asia and North America, with offices in Hong Kong, London, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance. For more information, visit panpacific.com.

About CondoInternet.net
CondoInternet.net provides ultra-high speed residential services to multi-tenant buildings in the greater Seattle area. CondoInternet.net is the premiere provider of residential services in the northwest and is nationally ranked by independent service speedtest.net as the fastest ISP in the US. CondoInternet.net delivers the power of nearly unlimited bandwidth to residential subscribers, facilitating next generation video, gaming and productivity applications. Condointernet.net is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spectrum Networks, inc. For more information about Condointernet.net visit www.condointernet.net.

About Spectrum Networks, Inc
Spectrum Networks, headquartered in Downtown Seattle, owns and operates its own fiber optic and microwave network assets and is the Northwest's largest independent Internet backbone service provider. Spectrum's IP network backbone, built upon multiple 10 gigabit links, interconnects many of the region's premier datacenter facilities and has gained notoriety for high reliability services and flexible, rapid deployments, often on less than 24 hours of notice. Many of the region's largest Internet and media-centric companies rely on Spectrum's advanced IP backbone and services to support their critical revenue generating services. Spectrum Networks was founded in early 2007 by a team of local telecom veterans and remains locally owned and operated. For more information about Spectrum visit www.spectrumnetworks.us.

Elite News Team

AUGUST 31, 2010 - Wynn Las Vegas continues to set the bar for luxury and excellence in Las Vegas and unveils the first completely renovated resort rooms at Wynn.

Designed by Roger Thomas, Executive Vice President of Design for Wynn Design and Development, the rooms feature rich new finishes-including wallpaper, carpets, chairs, couches and lamps-while maintaining the functionality, spaciousness, configuration and casually elegant residential quality that has become the hallmark of Wynn resorts. The renovation project at Wynn Las Vegas encompasses all guest rooms and suites and is slated to continue through early 2011.

"Wynn has been open for just over five years, and we felt is was time to do more than just refresh the rooms, but to really give them a completely different feel," said Wynn Las Vegas and Encore President Andrew Pascal. "The new rooms are fresh and crisp and light; they are incredibly uplifting."

Thomas, who has designed guest rooms for Steve Wynn for 30 years, adds, "While we have always designed our guest accommodations to be residential, this line is so luxurious and so beautiful, I could take it home with me! This is the way I live."

The new Resort Deluxe room offers a modern update to our classic resort room. Featuring a crisp, neutral and creamy decor, the Resort Deluxe is draped in natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and accented by an array of contemporary furnishings and fabrics. Additional, advance technologies including remotely controlled lighting, drapery and room service messaging are the pinnacle of guest convenience and privacy. Choose between one king bed or two double beds in this 640 square-foot retreat with a view of our golf course or the Las Vegas Strip.

Views of the Las Vegas Strip and the 18-hole golf course are the centerpieces of the upgraded Panoramic View Deluxe room-an enhanced hideaway featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows. Evocative of a residence yet as indulgent as a retreat, this newly renovated room is enriched with a bright, buttery palette and bespoke furnishings. Fully automated and more intuitive than ever, the Panoramic View Deluxe is offered as a king or a double room.

There is no need to choose your view when your room is situated on a corner, where the bright lights of The Strip meet the natural beauty of our 18-hole golf course. The freshly redecorated Panoramic Corner View Deluxe rooms also reside at the intersection of timeless design and classic comfort. Light-infused, uplifting decor is complimented by a refurbished repertoire of casually elegant furniture and fabrics and an updated array of advanced technologies that allow lighting, draperies and room service messaging to be controlled with the touch of a finger, from the bedside.

About Wynn Resorts
Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol WYNN and is part of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100 Indexes. Wynn Resorts owns and operates Wynn Las Vegas (www.wynnlasvegas.com), Encore (www.encorelasvegas.com) and Wynn Macau (www.wynnmacau.com). Wynn Las Vegas, a luxury hotel and destination casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip features 2,716 luxurious guest rooms and suites, an approximately 110,000 square foot casino, 21 food and beverage outlets, an on-site 18-hole golf course, meeting space, an on-site Ferrari and Maserati dealership, approximately 74,000 square feet of retail space as well as a showroom, two nightclubs and lounges.

Elite News Team

AUGUST 31, 2010 - Wynn Las Vegas continues to set the bar for luxury and excellence in Las Vegas and unveils the first completely renovated resort rooms at Wynn.

Designed by Roger Thomas, Executive Vice President of Design for Wynn Design and Development, the rooms feature rich new finishes-including wallpaper, carpets, chairs, couches and lamps-while maintaining the functionality, spaciousness, configuration and casually elegant residential quality that has become the hallmark of Wynn resorts. The renovation project at Wynn Las Vegas encompasses all guest rooms and suites and is slated to continue through early 2011.

"Wynn has been open for just over five years, and we felt is was time to do more than just refresh the rooms, but to really give them a completely different feel," said Wynn Las Vegas and Encore President Andrew Pascal. "The new rooms are fresh and crisp and light; they are incredibly uplifting."

Thomas, who has designed guest rooms for Steve Wynn for 30 years, adds, "While we have always designed our guest accommodations to be residential, this line is so luxurious and so beautiful, I could take it home with me! This is the way I live."

The new Resort Deluxe room offers a modern update to our classic resort room. Featuring a crisp, neutral and creamy decor, the Resort Deluxe is draped in natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and accented by an array of contemporary furnishings and fabrics. Additional, advance technologies including remotely controlled lighting, drapery and room service messaging are the pinnacle of guest convenience and privacy. Choose between one king bed or two double beds in this 640 square-foot retreat with a view of our golf course or the Las Vegas Strip.

Views of the Las Vegas Strip and the 18-hole golf course are the centerpieces of the upgraded Panoramic View Deluxe room-an enhanced hideaway featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows. Evocative of a residence yet as indulgent as a retreat, this newly renovated room is enriched with a bright, buttery palette and bespoke furnishings. Fully automated and more intuitive than ever, the Panoramic View Deluxe is offered as a king or a double room.

There is no need to choose your view when your room is situated on a corner, where the bright lights of The Strip meet the natural beauty of our 18-hole golf course. The freshly redecorated Panoramic Corner View Deluxe rooms also reside at the intersection of timeless design and classic comfort. Light-infused, uplifting decor is complimented by a refurbished repertoire of casually elegant furniture and fabrics and an updated array of advanced technologies that allow lighting, draperies and room service messaging to be controlled with the touch of a finger, from the bedside.

About Wynn Resorts
Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol WYNN and is part of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100 Indexes. Wynn Resorts owns and operates Wynn Las Vegas (www.wynnlasvegas.com), Encore (www.encorelasvegas.com) and Wynn Macau (www.wynnmacau.com). Wynn Las Vegas, a luxury hotel and destination casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip features 2,716 luxurious guest rooms and suites, an approximately 110,000 square foot casino, 21 food and beverage outlets, an on-site 18-hole golf course, meeting space, an on-site Ferrari and Maserati dealership, approximately 74,000 square feet of retail space as well as a showroom, two nightclubs and lounges.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (August 27, 2010) - Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, has appointed Nancy Monte-Frye as the new Director of Catering and Chef Curtis Toth as Executive Sous Chef . Monte-Frye will oversee all of the resort's catering and events while Chef Toth will support Executive Chef Chris Savage with managing the culinary team, creating menu's and continuing to advance the stellar reputation of AAA Four Diamond restaurant, The Californian as well as the resort's other food outlets.

"We are thrilled to have Chef Toth and Nancy on board. Their extensive past experience with Hyatt and extraordinary talents make them a perfect fit for the resort," says Cheryl Phelps, General Manager at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa.

A Hyatt veteran, Monte-Frye brings to the resort more than 30 years of knowledge in food and beverage and with Hyatt Corporation. Most recently she was Director of Catering for Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Monte-Frye has been with Hyatt Hotels since 1973 after beginning her career in Oak Brook, Illinois as Director of Catering at the Hyatt Regency Oak Brook. Ten years later she opened the Hyatt Regency Long Beach where she stayed until her recent move to Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Nancy brings a wealth of experience and understanding to Huntington Beach having served as a Corporate Trainer for Hyatt Hotels since 2000.

Chef Toth hails from Regina, Saskatchewan in Canada with extensive experience in high-end dining and a passion and flair for creating flavorful dishes. Chef Toth spent a great part of his career climbing the ranks of the food and beverage program at Hyatt Regency Calagary, serving as a Sous Chef, Banquet Chef and Executive Sous Chef. He also lent his talents to the highly acclaimed Catch Restaurant in Calgary, Alberta, under Chef Michael Noble and Andrew Hewson where he developed a unique appreciation and style for seafood and honed his skills for upscale banqueting.


For information on Executive Sous Chef Curtis Toth, or Nancy Monte-Frye, Director of Catering please contact Jessica Ayers/ Jessica.Ayers@purry.com or Toni Purry/ Toni.Purry@purry.com


About Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa is located in the heart of Surf City, USA, and features 517 tastefully appointed guestrooms, including 57 suites, offering guests sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The resort is also home to three restaurants, including The Californian, a AAA Four Diamond Award recipient as well as more than 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space - the largest collection on the Pacific Coast. Additional resort amenities include a lagoon-style swimming pool and The Village, an eclectic shopping experience with everything from a pizzeria to surf memorabilia and fine art. Guests also enjoy year-round recreational activities ranging from tennis and surfing to taking advantage of the sandy Southern California beaches via the resort's lighthouse bridge. A full range of treatments for women, men and children are available at the resort's 20,000-square-foot Pacific Waters Spa. For additional information or to make reservations, call (714) 698-1234 or visit www.huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com <http://www.huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com> .
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August 26, 2010 - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, opening December 15, 2010, announced today that they have entered into a distribution agreement with the Autograph Collection, Marriott International, Inc.'s (NYSE:MAR) portfolio of upper-upscale and luxury independent hotels and resorts. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a design-focused independent luxury brand, will be the Autograph Collection's first member resort in Las Vegas. The partnership will provide The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas access to one of the largest databases in the hospitality industry, while offering strong and established relationships in the group and convention markets.

"This opportunity creates a powerful partnership for The Cosmopolitan and the Autograph Collection by aligning interests, broadening market share and driving growth. This platform enables us to build an iconic luxury brand at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip while simultaneously leveraging the 7th largest retail website in the world. The partnership also provides the Autograph Collection entry into the Las Vegas market," commented John Unwin, Chief Executive Officer, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will introduce a new category in the Autograph Collection and will be the brand's largest property as well as the first casino resort. With an innovative perspective on luxury in the Las Vegas market, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will be in good company with other Marriott brands including Ritz-Carlton, known for service and luxury, as well as EDITION, Marriott's new lifestyle brand developed with Ian Schrager.

Through this partnership, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will benefit from full participation in the award-winning Marriott Rewards® guest loyalty program, which drives customers in the leisure, corporate and group markets. In addition, as part of the Marriott family of brands, The Cosmopolitan will also be featured as a partner hotel on The Ritz-Carlton website.

"Marriott has been looking for some time for an iconic property in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and The Cosmopolitan exceeds our expectations for inspiring design, luxurious rooms and meeting space that will draw the world's top customers year-round," said J.W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Marriott International. "We're very excited to be working with The Cosmopolitan's ownership group and seasoned management team to raise the bar on the Las Vegas experience. Our new Autograph Collection delivers the power of our world-class sales engines while promoting the independence of The Cosmopolitan brand."

Situated at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is located at 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South directly between CityCenter and Bellagio. The resort's uniquely vertical multi-tower design offers spectacular views of the vibrant city. The new 2,995-room resort features oversized residential-style living spaces with expansive, one-of-a-kind private terraces. The Cosmopolitan's luxurious resort amenities include a 100,000 square foot casino; unique and eclectic boutiques; Sahra Spa & Hammam; three unique pool experiences; multi-level integrated nightclubs and 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art convention and meeting space. Signature restaurants include: Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill by restaurateurs Bruce and Eric Bromberg; Comme Ça by Los Angeles Chef David Myers;

Estiatorio Milos, by international restaurateur Costas Spiliadis; Holstein's from Block 16 Hospitality; Jaleo and China Poblano restaurants by acclaimed Chef José Andrés; Scarpetta and D.O.C.G. by award-winning Chef Scott Conant; and popular steakhouse STK from The One Group and Chef Todd Miller. For more information visit: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cosmopolitan_lv or find us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/thecosmopolitan.

The Autograph Collection is an ensemble of high-personality and boldly independent hotels, each carefully selected for its distinctiveness and style. Together, the entire Autograph Collection takes the guesswork out of finding exceptional, unique non-chain hotels that are as original as the guest, and provides all of the benefits of the Marriott Rewards world-class loyalty program. For more details, visit www.AutographCollectionHotels.com

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,400 lodging properties in 70 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari, the Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, and SpringHill Suites brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; licenses and manages whole-ownership residential brands, including The Ritz-Carlton Residences, JW Marriott Residences and Marriott Residences; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and had approximately 137,000 employees at 2009 year-end. It is recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the best companies to work for, and by Newsweek as one of the greenest big companies in America. In fiscal year 2009, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $11 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

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Meet and Be Green Program Encourages Guests to Make Green Choices

(SAN DIEGO) July X, 2010 - The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina today announced the launch of Meet and Be Green, a new program that encourages guests and planners to make green choices for their meetings. In order to Meet and Be Green at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, planners and meeting attendees will pledge to take these ten steps to "go green" during their meeting:

* Recycle during the meeting
* Use products with 100 percent recycled content
* Print materials locally
* Minimize shipping
* Rather than setting materials at every seat, place meeting materials, such as handouts, notepads, pens, etc., in a central location so attendees can take as needed
* Maintain room temperatures at an appropriate level
* Eliminate disposable water bottles
* Minimize use of other disposable products such as plates, cups, napkins and utensils
* Select locally grown seasonal foods when planning the menu
* Plan ahead for the meeting to make it easier and more economical to keep the meeting green

"The Meet and be Green program at the Hyatt allows us to do our part to protect the environment while encouraging our guests to make green choices," said Alex Willow, director of sales at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay. "By making small changes such as eliminating disposable bottles to incorporating recycled materials, we are greatly reducing the amount of waste created during meetings."

Dedicated meeting planners will help source products with 100 percent recycled content, find local suppliers, and maximize efforts to reduce waste to create a meeting experience that exceeds expectations and helps the environment at the same time. To discuss Meet and Be Green options, meeting planners should contact the Hyatt's sales team at 619-224-1234.

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay has also introduced new seasonal banquet menus. These menu selections are updated quarterly and provide food and beverage enhancements for meetings and events that feature items from local and regional farmers, fisherman and cheese makers.

In addition to the new meetings offerings, The Hyatt recently completed renovations to the Mission Ballroom, which includes fine handcrafted woodwork and the latest high-tech audio/visual equipment. The 3,600 square foot space now features contemporary ceiling lighting with wave glass, wall coverings, paint, moldings, carpet, stylish black-out drapes, as well as new air wall covers and furnishings and can be arranged banquet-style for 260 guests.

These recent enhancements follow a number of renovations completed last year to total 30,000 square feet including the Bayview Ballroom, the Regatta Pavilion and the exclusive Penthouse, which sits on top of the Hyatt's tower on the 18th floor.

For new meetings booked by December 30, 2010, and held by March 31, 2011, groups participating in the Meet and Be Green program at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay will be eligible for a three percent rebate on qualifying charges on the master bill.

Meet and Be Green is one part of Hyatt Regency Mission Bay's larger pledge to conserve energy, minimize waste and create responsible, sustainable corporate practices to care for the earth and guests. By empowering guests to do the same, Hyatt and its planners can help minimize the environmental impact of meetings. Full details of the program and promotion are available at www.missionbay.hyatt.com. Meet and Be Green is one of the latest additions to Great Happens, Hyatt's ongoing campaign to emphasize the power and importance of in-person meetings.

For more information about meetings at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, please visit www.hyattmeetings.com.

About the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Neighboring SeaWorld®, the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina is perfectly situated to explore Balboa Park, Legoland®, the Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego's beautiful beaches. The recently reinvented coastal hotel on Mission Bay features 430 guestrooms, three pools with waterslides, an award-winning signature restaurant Red Marlin, a poolside bar and lounge and eco-friendly Blue Marble Spa. The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina is located at 1441 Quivira Road. Visit www.missionbay.hyatt.com or call 619-224-1234 for reservations or more information.

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(SAN DIEGO) July 1, 2010 - To help guests get SPF savvy, the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina has debuted new skincare concierges this summer to prevent needless burns and harmful overexposure while guests lay poolside at the waterfront resort.

Armed with sunblock, the skincare concierges lather complimentary SPF 15 or 30 sunscreen applications to filter out up to 97 percent of damaging UVB rays that can cause painful burning. While the free service is relaxing and enjoyable, the concierges are also helping to battle a more serious concern: skin cancer, the most common - yet preventable - form of cancer in the United States, affecting over 3.5 million people annually.

"When you're on vacation, it's easy to forget your sunscreen because you're out of your daily routine," said Kyra Johnson, spa director of Blue Marble Spa at the hotel. "We want to remind our guests that sunburns are 100 percent preventable and something as simple as frequent SPF application can make the difference between getting cancer and not. The new service allows our guests to be freely active outdoors and enjoy all that our hotel and San Diego have to offer without the discomfort of a sunburn and compromising overall health."

The smart skincare strategy allows guests to get a nice, healthy summer glow safely while enjoying the hotel pool deck, three sparkling pools, private cabanas and relaxing lounge. And for those who skimp on the SPF, the skincare concierges can rub guests with after-sun applications such as soothing Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.

The resort's award-winning eco-spa, Blue Marble, also offers poolside massages using only natural and organic ingredients. In addition to the poolside massage, the spa offers a full range of treatments including facials, body scrubs, waxing, manicure and pedicures just a stone's throw from the pool area.

Named one of the "Top 10 Green Spas and Resorts" in the world by Organic Spa magazine, Blue Marble Spa features all natural and organic products derived from the environment. Special care is taken to ensure that all of Blue Marble's operations incorporate energy efficient and environmentally conscious initiatives, including the use of low-flow shower heads, energy efficient light bulbs and sustainable bamboo floors. For information or reservations at Blue Marble Spa, call 619-758-4900 or book online directly at www.bluemarblespa.com.


About Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Neighboring SeaWorld®, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina is perfectly situated to explore Balboa Park, Legoland®, the Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego's beautiful beaches. Our recently redesigned hotel features 430 guestrooms, three pools with waterslides, an award-winning signature restaurant Red Marlin, a poolside bar and lounge and eco-friendly Blue Marble Spa. Our San Diego, CA, lodging is located at 1441 Quivira Road. Visit www.missionbay.hyatt.com or call 619-224-1234 for reservations or more information.

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New "Pawsport" program gives traveling pooches in-room perks and bonus point prizes

(SAN DIEGO) August X, 2010 - Now that the dog days of summer have arrived, four-legged guests vacationing with their families in San Diego will be getting the top dog treatment at the pet-friendly Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina.

Often cited as best of show when it comes to catering to their human companions, the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay is now letting "sleeping dogs luxuriate" at its two-acre waterfront retreat.

And with its new Gold Pawsport Program, these pampered pets will be upgraded to first-class status at this world-class resort property just minutes from downtown, beaches and popular tourist attractions.

"Stainless steel bowls, plush dog beds and a haute-dog menu ensure your pooch will be lavishly spoiled while away from home," said leader of the hotel pack, General Manager Moshen Khaleghi.

Now, with the unleashing of its new Pawsport Program, dogs from all over the world are sitting at the hotel's front door anxious to fetch an endless supply of treats, toys and room upgrades.

At check-in, furry friends will receive their own Pet Pawsport with vital information about program offerings and stamp boxes to the track number of hotel visits that quickly add up to posh pet prizes.

Similar to the Hyatt Gold Passport program for their two-legged guests, the Pet Pawsport rewards your critters frequent stays with added amenities and amazing awards, including cool gift certificates and personalized identification carrier tag. "The more times your dog stays here, the bigger and better the prize," noted Khaleghi.

Even first-time guests can enjoy the in-room doggie menu with its mouth-watering and tail-wagging entrees. For $5 each, order up all-nature human-edible items such as Breath Bustin Biscuits, Woofie Cookies, Snicker-Poodles and Mission Bay Liver.

The hotel's lushly landscaped grounds and prime location on scenic Mission Bay offers tons of shady and sunny places for dogs to romp and roam. There are plenty of parks and "barking lots" with disposal bays and trash bins as well as fresh watering holes.

San Diego also has a handful of leash-free beaches and many nearby parks, shops, galleries and outdoor cafes welcome canine customers with water dishes and doggy biscuits.

Pet-friendly room rates at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay start at $189 per night with a daily $30-50 service fee for guests traveling with their dog. Pets up to 50 pounds are allowed, multiple dogs cannot exceed 75 pounds in total. Guests must sign a waiver at check-in before their dog is ushered into creature comfort-filled rooms and attractively appointed public areas.

For more information about the hotel's pet policy and Pawsport Program, visit www.missionbay.hyatt.com or call 619-224-1234.
About the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Neighboring SeaWorld®, the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina is perfectly situated to explore Balboa Park, Legoland®, the Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego's beautiful beaches. Our recently reinvented San Diego Sea World lodging features 430 guestrooms, three pools with waterslides, an award-winning signature restaurant Red Marlin, a poolside bar and lounge and eco-friendly Blue Marble Spa. Our San Diego CA lodging is located at 1441 Quivira Road. Visit www.missionbay.hyatt.com or call 619-224-1234 for reservations or more information.
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Elite News Team

Atlanta, GA. - Grand Hyatt Atlanta will undergo a $11.8 million guestroom renovation of each of the 438 guest rooms and suites beginning in the spring of 2010. With the dramatic renovation, the hotel's guest rooms which are the largest in the Buckhead area will be transformed into chic and modern accommodations, appealing to convention, leisure and business travelers alike. The addition of iPod docking stations, Hyatt's Grand Bed and 37" LCD televisions are just a few of the new features that will be offered in every room.

The stylish guestrooms will also receive new bedding, furniture, carpeting, wall coverings, fixtures for enhanced lighting and new artwork. The interior designs of the new rooms provide a fresh and eclectic look using a palette of green and gold colors, combined with rich espresso colored wood furniture. Patterns and textures are mixed with soft, luxurious cottons and linens to create a warm but modern blend. A generously sized lounge chair and reading lamp provide a place for guests to relax in absolute comfort.

Special emphasis was given to the bed by incorporating Hyatt's Grand Bed with thick, pillow-top mattress, a fluffy white duvet and oversized pillows. A luxurious throw at the foot of the bed replaces the conventional bedspread to give the bedding ensemble a more residential look and feel.

Complimenting the overall guest room renovations is the guest bath with its beautifully appointed marble flooring and countertops along with a decoratively framed mirror and generous shelving for extra space and comfort.


"It is exciting to be able to offer a new guest room product to our guests," said Ruth Benjamin, hotel General Manager. "It only adds to the appeal of Grand Hyatt Atlanta and our prime location in the heart of Buckhead. The new guestrooms will exceed the expectations of today's clientele with a fresh 'home away from home' ambiance."

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Situated in the heart of Buckhead, Atlanta's most prestigious and fashionable neighborhood, this 438-room luxury hotel features a total of 30,000 square feet of function space, including 17 meeting rooms and three outdoor terraces. It is an ideal location with convenient access to MARTA rapid transit and some of the city's most renowned dining and entertainment venues.

Elite News Team