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Hyatt’s Diversity & Inclusion Council Adds George Brown

January 23, 2012 - Hyatt's North American Diversity and Inclusion Council (NADIC), comprised of executives from across the company, announced George Brown, Hyatt Regency Atlanta's executive assistant manager - senior food & beverage director, as one of six new members. Founded in 1998, the NADIC maintains Hyatt's commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion by supporting company-wide workplace diversity initiatives. Brown's term begins in 2012.

A nomination subcommittee reviewed all nominated employees and evaluated the feedback from their general managers to determine who would fill the distinguished positions and work together to further workplace diversity company-wide. Brown, a native of Philadelphia, Pa., has been in the hotel business since the age of 16 when he began his career as a pot washer at the Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia, Pa. He attended Howard University and upon graduation in 1989 he joined Hyatt Hotels as an assistant executive steward. He has held various positions since, including executive steward, food and beverage manager, restaurant manager and assistant food and beverage director.

Brown is a member of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta and in 2011 was recognized by the Atlanta Business League as a 2011 Man of Influence, making him a great asset to the workplace diversity initiative team of the NADIC. Prior to working in Atlanta, Brown was the food and beverage director at the Hyatt Orlando International Airport, Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, Ohio, and Hyatt Regency Lexington in Lexington, Ky.

"George is a dedicated and distinguished member of the hotel's team," said Joe Hindsley, general manager, Hyatt Regency Atlanta. "He strives to constantly improve and expand Hyatt Regency Atlanta's food and beverage concepts, while also managing communication, implementation and compliance of policy for food and beverage operations at various Hyatt locations. His leadership in the workplace and in the community positions him as a strong new addition to the NADIC."

Already known as one of Atlanta's most iconic hotels, Hyatt Regency Atlanta is undergoing a $65 million renovation that will transform nearly every aspect of the property. The design incorporates the hotel's storied history and modern flair to create an environment appealing to guests, business and group meeting attendees, and locals simply looking for a great place to enjoy a new bar or restaurant experience.

The food and beverage offerings are entirely new concepts. The new Twenty-Two Storys bar in the lobby boasts a beer-forward menu, while a new farm-to-table restaurant named Sway offers the finest in southern flavors. A new 24-hour gourmet grab-and-go Market caters to clientele's evolving desires with gourmet offerings.

For more information about Hyatt Regency Atlanta, please visit http://www.hyattregencyatlanta.com

About Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Investing $65 million in capital improvements in 2011, Hyatt Regency Atlanta has been a city landmark since its inception in 1967. Hyatt Regency Atlanta is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street. The 1,260-room hotel is the first atrium hotel in the world and is one of the nation's premier convention and tradeshow facilities with 180,000 square feet of ballroom, exhibit, and meeting and hospitality space. For reservations or more information on Hyatt Regency Atlanta, call the hotel at 404-577-1234 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 404-577-1234 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visit www.hyattregencyatlanta.com

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