Over and above the £38.6 million purchase price, the purchaser will also spend £2.7 million in additional capital expenditures to further improve the property over the next three years. As part of the sale, a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with the purchaser and the hotel will retain its Hyatt Regency branding.
Anne-Marie Law appointed Hyatt’s new Chief Human Resources Officer
Law joins Hyatt from Baxalta Corporation, where she served as global head of human resources.
Jim Chu appointed Hyatt’s Global Head of Select Service and Franchise Strategy
In addition, Hyatt announced Susan Santiago has been selected as senior vice president, global select service and franchise operations. She will report to Chu.
Hyatt strengthens global marketing team with addition of two senior leaders
Jen Acerra has joined Hyatt as Vice President, Global Brand Research and Insights and Heather Geisler as Vice President, Creative and Field Marketing.
Hyatt Centric Carlisle Bay, Barbados to open in 2019
The 237-room Hyatt Centric Carlisle Bay resort will be situated on almost three acres of waterfront along Carlisle Bay’s scenic Brownes Beach, one of the largest beaches in Barbados.
Grand Hyatt Chengdu opens in Sichuan province, Southwest China
The first Hyatt-branded hotel in Sichuan, Grand Hyatt Chengdu spans floors 10 to 39 of Chicony Square, which is situated on the historic Chunxi Road in the heart of Jinjiang district.
Hyatt Regency Shanghai, Wujiaochang opens in East China
Hyatt Regency Shanghai, Wujiaochang offers 306 comfortable and contemporary guestrooms, including 17 suites.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa to join the Unbound Collection
The 119-room hotel will continue to be operated as the Royal Palms Resort and Spa.
Hyatt Regency Sofia will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Bulgaria’s capital city
Expected to open in 2018, the 190-room Hyatt Regency Sofia will feature three restaurants, as well as a rooftop bar with views of the city.
Joseph Grossi appointed Hilton Chicago’s Director of Events and Catering
Most recently, Grossi served 20 years as the director of events and catering at the Hilton Minneapolis.
