Global Hyatt Corporation joins a prominent collection of companies in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s first ever “Best Places to Work” list for gay, lesbian, bi­sexual, transgender (GLBT) employees. Placement on the list comes as a result of Global Hyatt Corporation’s perfect score in the HRC Foundation 2005 Corporate Equality Index study.

Today, Chicago­based Global Hyatt Corporation announced the name of the Company’s new upscale extended stay brand as Hyatt Summerfield Suites.

CHICAGO—January 23, 2006—25-year Hyatt Veteran Chuck Floyd, 45, has been promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer for Hyatt Hotels Corporation, based in Chicago. In his new role, Floyd assumes the responsibilities of Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s departing president and longtime company executive Ed Rabin, who retired in December.

Victor Lopez has been promoted to senior vice
president of development for Hyatt Corporation. In his new role, Mr. Lopez will focus on
international acquisition and development primarily in Latin America and Caribbean. He will report
to Michael Shindler, senior vice president, development for Hyatt International

With a prime location, nestled at the base of Aspen Mountain, one block from the gondola, Hyatt Grand Aspen Resort opened December 17, 2005 as the first purpose-built luxury fractional ownership opportunity in downtown Aspen.