Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Andaz Shanghai, introducing its vibrant lifestyle brand Andaz to Asia.

Hyatt 48 Lex, a boutique hotel property on Lexington Avenue opened recently, offering sophisticated pied-a-terre studios and suites with a distinctively welcoming atmosphere.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that the introduction of  its Hyatt Place® and Hyatt HouseTM brands in Asia with the signing of management agreements by Hyatt affiliates for two Hyatt Place hotels and one Hyatt House hotel in Shanghai.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate signed an agreement with Msheireb Hospitality, a subsidiary of Msheireb Properties, to manage Park Hyatt Doha, which is currently under construction and expected to open in mid-2016.

Meeting planners now have another reason to book their next meeting at a Hyatt hotel or resort in the United States, Canada and Caribbean.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt”) (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release third quarter 2011 financial results on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, before the stock market opens, followed by an investor conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Central time). 

Andaz announced today the Andaz Salon, a regular series of events to be held at every Andaz hotel, which offers the opportunity for guests and neighbors to engage in creative inspiration under the guidance of a unique event host who leads a spirited discussion with a collection of local influencers.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Jinan in the capital city of Shandong province, introducing the Hyatt Regency brand to the booming Jinan city.

James Beard award-winning New Orleans chef, John Besh, announced today that his next restaurant, Borgne, will be located in the revitalized Hyatt Regency New Orleans, which is set to re-open in October 2011.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced that it is evolving its extended-stay brand into a distinctive new hotel concept – Hyatt House^TM – that will redefine the segment into a social and contemporary environment to help guests feel connected, welcome, and at home.

Upon re-opening on October 19, Hyatt Regency New Orleans is set to completely revitalize the downtown dining scene with an unparalleled portfolio of culinary experiences.

Hyatt Gold Passport announced today the launch of a new global promotion to help members make their travel possibilities a reality this season.

Hyatt Regency Atlanta today announced the opening of Sway, a destination restaurant in Atlanta’s downtown that sets a new standard for hotel dining and combines the flavors of Southern kitchens, family cook outs and Sunday dinners with the freshest ingredients from local farms, dairies and butchers.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that it has entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders that provides for a $1.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility that matures in September 2016. 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with OJSC Nash Dom-Primorye for two new Hyatt hotels in Russia. 

Hyatt hotels continue to operate normally today, and our guests are enjoying the authentic hospitality they have come to know and expect. We are gratified that so many of our employees came into work today, in spite of efforts by leaders of UniteHere to organize work stoppages in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Waikiki.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiaries acquired a portfolio of assets from LodgeWorks, L.P. and its private equity partners, finalizing a previously announced transaction to purchase twenty hotels for approximately $660 million in cash, with one hotel acquisition to close during the fourth quarter of 2011.

Grand Hyatt São Paulo has been honored as a 2011 World Saver by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Announced in the September 2011 issue as part of the fifth annual World Savers Awards, Grand Hyatt São Paulo is recognized for its corporate responsibility in the “Doing It All” global category for city hotels, namely for the hotel’s dedication to initiatives in education and poverty relief by offering training opportunities for youth from neighboring communities, programs for minimizing the hotel’s environmental impact, engagement in philanthropic activities, and support of local businesses as preferred vendors.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with ASB Tanzania Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albwardly Investments, to manage Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Chennai, introducing the Hyatt Regency brand to the booming south Indian market.

This September, the Park Hyatt hotel brand begins the transformation of its acclaimed Masters of Food & Wine event into a global series of seasonally- and locally-inspired culinary weekend Park Hyatt masters workshops that will take place four times per year around the change of season.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate signed an agreement with SIGNA Holding Group to manage Park Hyatt Vienna, which will be located in the city’s renowned Innere Stadt, or First District.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today announced the pricing of its public offering of $250.0 million principal amount of 3.875% senior notes due 2016 and $250.0 million principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due 2021. 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced that Jeff Semenchuk will serve as its first chief innovation officer.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2011.