Hyatt North Houston Adds Two Key Staff Members

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. May 02, 2012

HOUSTON, Texas - May 1, 2012 - The newly rebranded Hyatt North Houston announced today that it has hired an Executive Chef, Will Hardy , and a Catering Sales Manager, Takara Crawford .

Will Hardy started his life in the kitchen at the young age of twelve, and eighteen years later, he conquered the “$10 million monster” that is the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Hardy is a Certified Executive Chef through the American Culinary Federation. He has competed and medaled in more than 10 American Culinary Federation-sponsored cooking competitions in both hot, cold and mystery categories. Hardy's philosophy on food is "fresh, simple and to the point." With his clean and simple approach to food, Hyatt North Houston and Grill 425 guests can expect to find perfectly roasted chicken and fish with a crisp skin that are not overpowered with a heavy sauce.

Takara Crawford joins Hyatt North Houston with more than nine years of comprehensive hospitality experience with a career focus on hotel sales. Prior to joining the Davidson Hotel Company, Crawford served as the Catering Sales Manager at many upscale hotels in Houston including the Settle Inn Hotel & Conference Center. Her hotel experience combined with her education in Sales and Marketing has prepared her for the responsibilities as the Catering Sales Manager.

“We are are absolutely thrilled to welcome Chef Will Hardy and Takara Crawford to our wonderful team at Hyatt North Houston,” said Kelli Harvey, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Hyatt North Houston.

Located at 425 N. Sam Houston Parkway East in the heart of North Houston near numerous corporate headquarters and retail offerings, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and the Greenspoint business district, Hyatt North Houston features such amenities as a state-of-the-art fitness facility, tropical style outdoor swimming pool and spa, business center and gift shop. Additionally, the property provides 27,000 square feet of meeting space and an all-day American cuisine restaurant, Grill 425.

The eight-story Hyatt North Houston is the fifth full-service Hyatt managed by Davidson Hotels & Resorts (with a sixth property recently announced), making Davidson the largest independent operator of full-service Hyatt hotels in the industry.

About Hyatt North Houston
Hyatt North Houston is located in the heart of the North Houston business district and a short drive to Houston's most popular area attractions and major businesses. The hotel features such amenities as a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a tropical-style outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, a complimentary 24-hour business center and complimentary airport shuttle to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Additionally, the property provides an all-day American cuisine restaurant and lounge, Grill 425, and a full-service Starbucks kiosk in the lobby. Hyatt North Houston currently has 334 spacious guest rooms and 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space with 15 conference rooms, all complete with audio/visual equipment and high-speed Internet access. Just 7 miles from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Hyatt North Houston is situated near the Greenspoint Business District and attractions such as Houston's Downtown Aquarium, Sam Houston Race Park and Splashtown Water Park. The hotel is also minutes from some of Houston's best golf courses, including Redstone Golf Club and Tour 18. Hyatt North Houston is located at 425 North Sam Houston Parkway East in Houston, Texas. For reservations or more information, please call (281) 249-1234 or visit www.northhouston.hyatt.com.