Hyatt Appoints Brigitta Witt Vice President, Environmental Affairs

- Witt to Develop Corporate Environmental Policy -
CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Brigitta
Witt to the new role of vice president, environmental affairs. Witt
will assist with the development of a corporate environmental policy
that addresses Hyatt's commitment to minimizing the impact that its
hotels have on the environment. The policy she creates will focus on
awareness and education to promote and reinforce a culture of
environmental consciousness through all of facets of Hyatt's global
operations. Witt reports to John Wallis, senior vice president of
product and brand development, Global Hyatt Corporation.

"Brigitta will play a vital role at Hyatt," said Wallis. "As a
company we are committed to protecting our natural environment, to the
comfort and well-being of our guests and to respecting the communities
in which we operate. Environmental sustainability will be at the core
of everything that we do - from the design and construction of our
hotels, to the products in our guest rooms, to the efficient use of
natural resources. But the key to our success will be the 90,000
environmental ambassadors that we have around the world in our
associates. As a global company, we are developing a consistent
company vision to share best practices that build on the environmental
programs that are already underway in many of our hotels around the
world. As a passionate advocate for personal and corporate
environmental responsibility, Brigitta will partner with all of our
associates as we dedicate ourselves and Hyatt to an expanded journey
towards global sustainability."

Witt brings to Hyatt more than a decade of experience in
marketing, change management and strategy consulting. Most recently
she was senior director of business development and general manager
for GreenDimes, an organization dedicated to reducing the production
and eco-strains of junk mail. Her responsibilities included managing
daily operations and establishing partnerships with global companies
and organizations.

Witt has spent the greater part of her professional career
developing and implementing large-scale programs and initiatives at a
variety of organizations, ranging from global corporations and state
governments to Silicon Valley start-ups. At Wayport, Inc. she managed
the deployment of company technology and WiFi connectivity to over
8,000 restaurants for their largest client, McDonald's Corporation.
For Epylon Corporation she implemented a strategic sourcing program
for the New York City Board of Education, and in the early stages of
her career, she developed marketing alliances for Hyatt International
Corporation.

Witt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the
University of California, San Diego and a Master of Science degree in
Integrated Marketing from Northwestern University.

About Global Hyatt Corporation

Global Hyatt Corporation, one of the world's premier hotel
companies, offers today's travelers more than 750 hotels and resorts
(more than 140,000 rooms) more than 45 countries. The company's
affiliates own, operate, manage and franchise Hyatt-branded hotels and
resorts under Park Hyatt(TM), Grand Hyatt(TM), Hyatt Regency(TM),
Hyatt Resorts(TM), Hyatt(R), Hyatt Place(TM) and Hyatt Summerfield
Suites(TM) brands, as well as the company's newest global luxury
brand, Andaz(TM), which recently opened its first property in London.
Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation
Ownership, Inc. operator of Hyatt Vacation Club and fractional
residential properties and U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc, which
franchises Hawthorn Suites and Microtel Inns and Suites. From the U.S.
and Canada, reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide may be obtained
by calling 1-800-233-1234, or logging on to www.hyatt.com.

Global Hyatt Corporation
Katie Meyer
+1 312 780 5711
katie.meyer@hyatt.com

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