Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Announces 2,500 More Reasons to Stay at Hyatt

-- Rewarding Hyatt Gold Passport members with points to redeem for free nights
when paying for stays with a MasterCard card --
CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announces today the launch of a new Hyatt Gold Passport
bonus point promotion, which reinforces the Hyatt commitment to creating the
world`s most generous welcome. Now through September 15, 2009, Gold Passport
members can earn 2,500 bonus points per stay when paying with a MasterCard debit
or credit card. The number of bonus points that can be earned is unlimited and
points never expire.

After only two stays, members will earn enough points for a free night or a room
upgrade. With the newly redesigned Hyatt Gold Passport program, members can now
take part in a wider range of exclusive privileges, including free night awards
with no blackout dates, complimentary Internet access, suite upgrades and
exclusive check-in areas for elite members.

"This unlimited promotion is designed to reward all of our guests, whether we
have the privilege to welcome them every week or once in a while," said Jeff
Zidell, vice president, Hyatt Gold Passport. "It`s our way of demonstrating
loyalty to our members and helping them reach their vacation goals more quickly
than ever before."

"Together with Hyatt we are proud to once again offer MasterCard cardholders who
spend time on the road a compelling and valuable reward simply for choosing to
pay with their MasterCard debit and credit cards," said George Zilvetti, Vice
President, Travel & Entertainment, U.S. Commerce Development, MasterCard
Worldwide. "Whether a business road warrior or traveling for pleasure, a
MasterCard cardholder can earn free nights to redeem for quality time with the
people who matter most."

To enroll in the promotion and begin earning bonus points, Gold Passport members
can register at goldpassport.com. Guests who are not yet Gold Passport members
can easily join at goldpassport.com and will be automatically registered.

With the opening of 30 new hotels in the past year, and 18 more properties
slated to open in 2009, Hyatt Gold Passport members have more opportunities to
experience Hyatt and the benefits of membership. A selection of the new and
upcoming locations include:

* North America and the Caribbean - Seattle, Los Angeles, St. Louis, New York
City, Salt Lake City, Milwaukee, Richmond, Charlotte, Sarasota, West Palm Beach,
Clearwater Beach, Lexington, Toronto, Curaçao
* Asia - Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau
* Europe and the Middle East - Istanbul, Dushanbe, Ekaterinburg, Moscow, Doha,
Jeddah

Full terms and conditions for the Hyatt Gold Passport-MasterCard promotion are
available at goldpassport.com. Reservations for any Hyatt hotel and resort
worldwide may be made by visiting hyatt.com, calling (800) 233-1234 from the
U.S. and Canada, or contacting the nearest worldwide reservations center.

About MasterCard Worldwide

MasterCard Worldwide advances global commerce by providing a critical economic
link among financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and merchants
worldwide. As a franchisor, processor and advisor, MasterCard develops and
markets payment solutions, processes approximately 21 billion transactions each
year, and provides industry-leading analysis and consulting services to
financial-institution customers and merchants. Powered by the MasterCard
Worldwide Network and through its family of brands, including MasterCard,
Maestro and Cirrus, MasterCard serves consumers and businesses in more than 210
countries and territories. For more information, go to www.mastercard.com.

About Global Hyatt Corporation

Global Hyatt Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world`s
premier hotel companies. The hotels owned, operated, managed or franchised by
its subsidiaries provide authentic hospitality to guests in 44 countries through
a passionate commitment to personalized service, cultural relevance, and the
environment. Global Hyatt subsidiaries own, operate, manage or franchise more
than 370 hotels and resorts worldwide under the Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt
Resorts, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Summerfield Suites and
Andaz brands with additional properties under development on five continents.
Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc.,
operator of Hyatt Vacation Club. The success of Global Hyatt is driven by the
commitment and energy of the thousands of men and women around the world who
provide exceptional service to hotel guests. www.hyatt.com.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Farley Kern
(312) 780-5506
farley.kern@hyatt.com
or
MasterCard Worldwide
Sarah Ely
(914) 249-6714
sarah_ely@mastercard.com

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