Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa

Lost Pines, TX - Meetings and Conventions magazine recently announced the 2009 winners of its prestigious gold Key Award. For the third year in a row, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa has received this award of distinction that is bestowed upon the world's finest meeting properties.

All winners of this award of excellence were nominated and selected by the readers of Meetings and Conventions, who base their votes on the overall professionalism and quality of the property. This year, the readers honored 145 domestic and 14 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.

"We are delighted and proud to receive this distinguished award for the third year in a row," said Steve Dewire, General Manager of Hyatt Lost Pines. " Much of our business is derived from meetings and conferences, and to be chosen by those customers for this award is a gratifying honor. We strive to make every meeting planner a hero in the eyes of their customers. And this recognition is a sign that we are accomplishing that goal."

About Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
Situated along the banks of the Lower Colorado River just outside Austin, Texas, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa features 491 guest rooms, more than 60,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and over 230,000 square feet of outdoor function space including a pavilion and amphitheater. The resort offers guests a true, luxurious wilderness escape located on over 400 acres of diverse Texas terrain and adjoining the 1,100-acre McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Amenities include Wolfdancer (an Arthur Hills designed 18-hole golf course), Spa Django, and Renegade Trailhead equestrian facility. In addition to golf and horseback riding, guests may enjoy floating down the Crooked River, hiking along 16 miles of trails, kayaking and rafting on the Colorado River, and a nightly roasting of s'mores at one of the outdoor fire pits. The resort features weekly live music and boasts seven on-site dining options offering everything from a light snack to a fine dining experience. For reservations or information contact Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa at 512-308-1234 or visit us at [url]www.lostpines.hyatt.com[/url].

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For meeting and incentive groups in search of a distinct destination, Hyatt Lost Pines offers the best of Texas - scenic beauty, charming hospitality and a chance to experience the culture, cuisine and character of the Austin and Bastrop regions.

Conveniently located 20 minutes from Austin/Bergstrom Airport and 25 minutes from downtown Austin, the AAA Four Diamond Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa is a superb setting for business or pleasure. Located between the historic town of Bastrop and Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World," the 492-room Hyatt Lost Pines Resort offers guests an opportunity to experience unique destination-specific activities.

The resort adjoins the 1,100-acre McKinney Roughs Nature Park with a mile of frontage on the Colorado River, the perfect environment for team-building activities - from informational to physically challenging - ideal for building corporate unity and bringing together groups from different backgrounds and interests. Groups work one-on-one with a dedicated recreation and team-building specialist from the nature park to design specialized activities, which may include a GPS Scavenger Hunt, Colorado Raft Float or Challenge Course and Rock Climbing. Or, choose a 30-minute gentle horseback ride break for your group, working with our specialists at Renegade Trailhead.

More than 60,000 square feet of indoor meeting space includes intimate boardrooms, corporate suites, and two ballrooms, including the spectacular 16,000-square-foot Lost Pines Grand Ballroom. Outdoor space provides 230,000 square feet of opportunities, including an amphitheater overlooking the Colorado River for concert performances and other special events.

Add a touch of Texas with live local entertainment at the resort's outdoor amphitheater overlooking the Colorado River, as well as authentic Longhorn bulls. Enjoy panoramic views on the 12th hole of Wolfdancer Golf Club or the pool deck of the Crooked River waterpark for an evening reception. For meeting and incentive groups, the resort also offers Spa Django, golf, outdoor recreational amenities, including kayaking and horseback riding, a waterpark, as well as eight dining options, ranging from elegant dining to Texas BBQ with live music.

In addition to a Convention Service Manager to handle meeting details, Hyatt Lost Pines provides groups an experienced Meeting Concierge. As a liaison between a group's coordinator and each department in the resort, the Meeting Concierge is a valuable resource. From the verification of a meeting or group incentive requirements to pre-inspecting a meeting room and until the last attendee departs, the Hyatt Meeting Concierge is a proactive partner.

Since opening June 2006, Hyatt Lost Pines Resort has continued expanding its practices as a "green hotel" for meetings and events. These best practices include a linen reuse program, energy efficient lighting, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, water-saving devices in bathrooms and kitchens, use of china over Styrofoam, plastic/cardboard/glass recycling and more. At Wolfdancer Golf Club, integrated pest management plays a vital role in efforts to reduce pesticide use as well as use of deficit irrigation to apply only the required amount water to meet the minimum needs for the turfgrass.