Hyatt Announces Partnership With America's Promise

Commitment Encourages Hyatt Hotels To Support Variety of Children's Causes

Press Release
February 13, 2001
CHICAGO, IL -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a three-year partnership with America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell founded the organization in 1997 at the President's Summit for America's future.

``Hyatt has engaged in various volunteer efforts over the years and we look forward to enhancing our volunteerism with America's Promise,'' said Scott Miller, president, Hyatt Hotels Corporation. ``With a nationwide presence, Hyatt has a tremendous opportunity to make an impact in the lives of thousands of children over the next few years.''

America's Promise encourages its partners to create and fulfill programs that make an impact on the youth of this country by promising a series of five commitments:

All Hyatt properties will continue engaging in partnerships with educational institutions, encourage employees to participate in volunteer activities, distribute State Children's Health Insurance Program information to employees, continue providing internships and expose school aged children to the hospitality industry by participating in Groundhog Job Shadow Day. In addition, Hyatt will also continue to grow its scholarship program for minority students interested in the hospitality industry, as well as incorporating a community service element into the scholarship qualification standards.

There are 200 Hyatt hotels and resorts around the world. Hyatt Hotels Corporation operates 120 hotels and resorts in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Hyatt International, through its subsidiaries, operates 80 hotels and resorts in 36 countries. In the U.S., Hyatt Worldwide Reservations for individuals and groups can be reached at 800-233-1234. Outside the U.S., contact the local Hyatt sales office or representative. For more information about Hyatt hotels and resorts, consult Hyatt through the Internet at http://www.hyatt.com.

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Contact: 

     Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Chicago
     Angie Sikkema, 312/920-2325