AUSTIN/BASTROP, TEXAS-June 1, 2006 — Amid the musical sounds of fiddlers and a resounding finale from a local gospel choir, the newest and largest destination resort in Central Texas opened its doors today with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Global Hyatt Corporation announced today that it has received twenty applications in total from both developers and joint-venture development partnerships to build Hyatt Place hotels, Hyatt’s new entry into the select service segment.

After successfully introducing the residential spa concept in luxury hotels in 2004 with the award winning Plateau (Grand Hyatt Hong Kong), and 2005 with i.sawan (Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok), and Amara (Park Hyatt Dubai); Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to feature purpose-built spa rooms offering a full range of treatments in all new Park Hyatt and select Grand Hyatt properties.

Chicago ­based Global Hyatt Corporation announced today a worldwide partnership with the Make­A­Wish Foundation, a global organization that grants the wishes of children with life­threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

CHICAGO--March 21, 2006 --Dorado Beach Hotel Corporation, owner of Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort & Country Club, announced today that it will cease operation of Hyatt Dorado Beach Hotel and terminate its management agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, effective May 31, 2006.