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Grand Hyatt Vail is pleased to announce the appointment of Pascal Coudouy as the resorts Executive Chef.

Chef Coudouy joins the Grand Hyatt Vail culinary team with exceptional skills and expertise, bringing over 30 years of experience as an executive chef. Originally trained in Europe, Coudouy’s experience stretches across the globe from France and New York to Colorado. After completing his education in France, Coudouy ranked at the top of the list of culinary school graduates across the country. Prior to joining the team at Grand Hyatt Vail, Coudouy earned additional expertise as the owner, operator and executive chef at Gore Range Brewery in Edwards, Colo.

Situated on one-third of a mile along Gore Creek at the base of Vail Mountain, Grand Hyatt Vail debuts its Grand Gestures initiative launching this winter to raise awareness and funds for charitable causes within the Vail Valley whose fundraising efforts were disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fostering Hyatt’s purpose of care in the local community, Grand Hyatt Vail’s winter Grand Gestures recipients encompass organizations supporting pediatric health, arts, culture, education and shelter including Ski Fast Foundation, Vail Valley Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley.

The Grand Gestures initiative devotes a day of giving throughout the resort for each cause and features the following in an expansive setting primed for social distancing:
• Percentage of proceeds from all food and beverage sales in the resort’s signature restaurant Gessner, Fireside Lounge, The Market and the al fresco Cascade Village Square including Gore Creek Kitchen, Bonfire + Ice Bar, private yurt reservations and service to outdoor fire pits
• Themed, complimentary al fresco ice skating in Cascade Village Square from 3 – 9 p.m.
• Percentage of proceeds from resort retail shops including Venture Sports and The Spa at Grand Hyatt Vail
• Percentage of proceeds from local pop-up shops participating in Grand Gestures including clothing boutique Wild Heart Colorado, art by Agostina and more
• All proceeds from bidding on donated items including signature jewelry from Vail’s Golden Bear and more

Ski Fast Foundation | February 27, 2021
Founded by Vail Valley native, Campbell Sullivan, Ski Fast Foundation’s mission is to assist and support pediatric cancer patients with sarcoma cancers. Campbell created Ski Fast Foundation to help fellow kids with cancer. Diagnosed with CIC-DUX4 Sarcoma in 2017, she has been battling for four years, and her goal is to inspire others facing similar circumstances and offer financial aid to help pursue their dreams. Funds raised support scholarship recipient patients as they strive to return to their pre-diagnosis extracurricular passions in sports, the arts, music, science and more, both during and post-treatment.
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Vail Valley Foundation | March 6, 2021
The mission of the Vail Valley Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in the Vail Valley and showcase the community to a global audience through arts, athletics and education. Funds supporting the arts include producing the Vail Dance Festival, operating the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail and the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek and presenting free summer concerts; athletics including producing the annual Birds of Prey ski races and GoPro Mountain Games and education including operating the YouthPower365’s community and school-based programming from entry to graduation.
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Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley | March 13, 2021
Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley’s mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. Its efforts help local families achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. To date, more than 87 habitat homeowners have built or improved their home through Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley. All funds raised will support building homes for families in Eagle County.
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Vail, Co. – Sep. 23, 2020 – Membership has its benefits at Grand Hyatt Vail as the first Grand Hyatt hotel in a U.S. mountain resort destination recently relaunched its Ski Concierge Club which includes exclusive on-site offerings. From parking to ski storage and special hotel benefits, the Ski Concierge Club provides a great value to locals, second homeowners and regional day skiers. 

“With ample parking and our own on-site lift, offering special courtesies to skiers and snowboarders seemed a natural thing to do,” said Dan Johnson, general manager for Grand Hyatt Vail. “Although our lift was designed for Grand Hyatt Vail guests, it’s open to the public and provides the most convenient way to access Vail Mountain. And, with ski storage, convenient parking, hotel discounts and more, the Ski Concierge Club is a great value, year-round.”

The Grand Hyatt Vail Ski Concierge Club offers two membership levels – Individual and Family. Benefits include:

• Free ski/snowboard and heated boot storage at the Grand Hyatt Vail location of Venture Sports; two pairs for individual members and four per family members
• Lift-side personal item storage
• VIP valet parking
• (10) complimentary breakfast tacos and coffee at the Gore Creek Kitchen —OR— (1) appetizer, house wine, beer or cocktail in Fireside Lounge
• (4) ski or snowboard tunes per year
• 20% off hotel room pricing at Grand Hyatt Vail
• 10% off retail at Venture Sports
• 20% off rentals & repairs at Venture Sports
• 20% off dining at Grand Hyatt Vail
• 20% off The Spa at Grand Hyatt Vail

Those looking for the latest and greatest when it comes to après-ski won’t be disappointed if they decide to kick up their ski boots at Grand Hyatt Vail (formerly Hotel Talisa) at day’s end, thanks to the hotel’s brand new, ski-in, ski-out yurt (open 4 to 8:30 p.m. daily). Although, the amenities at the Grand Hyatt’s pop-up lodge are a little more luxe than your standard backcountry abode. Think of it as a happy hour base camp; you can snuggle inside the yurt—which comes decked out with plush couches and a bartender—for a cocktail tasting (or sip on a cup of peppermint schnapps-spiked hot cocoa), or mingle by the fire pits just outside. There’s also skate rentals for guests to channel their inner Dorothy Hamill and hit the local ice—plus, live music, s’mores, and complimentary cookies and hot cocoa (served from 4 to 5:30 p.m. daily).

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Grand Hyatt Vail, Gessner, and The Spa were featured on two other publications: So Scottsdale and Uptown Magazine. The article, “Vail Unveiled”, mentions Grand Hyatt Vail and its offerings extensively. Gessner is highlighted for its cuisine, spa offerings are extensively mentioned, the après-ski scene is mentioned as well as a signature suite option for guests. 

“If you’re seeking views of the mountain, there’s no going wrong with Gessner, which is situated along an idyllic creek. The menu features local trout, and cured meats as well as pasta and extensive vegetarian and vegan options.”

“One of the news spas happens to be found in one of the hottest places to stay – the Grand Hyatt Vail, a 285-Room luxury ski-in/ski-out resort, sits at the base of (the) mountain on the banks of Gore Creek and offers guests a private ski lift and persona ski valets. In addition to the aromatherapy steam room, the salt sauna, and the Swiss jet showers inside, the spa leads to the resort’s creekside, coed infinity pool, hot tubs and fire pits. There are also multiple oversized treatment rooms, all with gorgeous views and meant for couples and small parties, where treatments using mountain botanicals are provided.”

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Grand Hyatt Vail was featured in was recently featured in “Over the Hill”, which was published in North Valley Magazine, Scottsdale Airpark and Entertainer! Magazine. The article, tweaked for each publication, discusses ski vacation destinations and mentions the Grand Hyatt Vail as a place to stay while visiting Vail. The property’s ski-in/ski-out location, renovation and Native American art influence are highlighted.

“As for accommodations, less than a year ago Vail welcomed its first Grand Hyatt Vail, a skin-in / ski-out resort overlooking a creek, features Native American art and offers multimillion dollar rental residences on property.”

Recommended Hotel: The Grand Hyatt Vail

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Vail Valley

This iconic ski area now has more summer activities than winter! The resort towns of Vail, Avon, Edwards, and Beaver Creek offer more than 100 activities—mountain biking, hiking, tubing, archery, ropes courses, climbing, paddling, fishing, shopping, picnics, discovery centers, daily kids’ camps and more.

During the summer, much of the family activity is at Vail Resort. Adventure Ridge, located on the mountain, includes a four-line, 1,200-foot long zipline, two aerial ropes courses, and a kids’ zip line, kids’ ropes course, climbing wall, rebound trampoline and more. Also at the ski mountain is Gore Creek Mini Golf, and at the Lionshead base area, there’s a free bean bag toss, horseshoes and a paid slackline park where kids of all ages can test their balance at a variety of levels.

Recommended Hotel: The Grand Hyatt Vail

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Champagne in a Yurt- Grand Hyatt Vail

The Grand Hyatt Vail has a multitude of champagne-inspired offerings. From champagne vending machines to daily champagne sabering, complete with complimentary tastings of Möet, the bubbly is flowing at this Colorado ski in/ski out luxury resort. But new to the mountain this winter, the hotel is launching libation experiences in a yurt.

The yurt will be affixed on the new Grand Hyatt Plaza, and be accompanied by an ice skating rink and outdoor fire pits. The yurt will be home to mixology tastings and champagne programming, putting a twist on the typical happy hour.

Vail, Co. – Oct. 2019 – Membership has its benefits at Grand Hyatt Vail as the first Grand Hyatt hotel in a U.S. mountain resort destination recently relaunched its Ski Concierge Club which includes exclusive on-site offerings. From parking to ski storage and special hotel benefits, the Ski Concierge Club provides a great value to locals, second homeowners and regional day skiers. 

“With ample parking and our own on-site lift, offering special courtesies to skiers and snowboarders seemed a natural thing to do,” said Dan Johnson, general manager for Grand Hyatt Vail. “Although our lift was designed for Grand Hyatt Vail guests, it’s open to the public and provides the most convenient way to access Vail Mountain. And, with ski storage, convenient parking, hotel discounts and more, the Ski Concierge Club is a great value, year-round.”

The Grand Hyatt Vail Ski Concierge Club offers two membership levels – Individual and Family. Benefits include:

• Free ski/snowboard and heated boot storage at the Grand Hyatt Vail location of Venture Sports; two pair individual members and four per family
• Liftside personal item storage
• Daily VIP valet parking
• Free Aria Club membership for up to four individuals 
• Member hotel room pricing
• 20 percent off of dining in Gessner and the Fireside Lounge
• 20 percent off treatments and products at The Spa at Grand Hyatt Vail
• 20 percent off of retail, rentals and repairs at Venture Sports

Vail Snow Daze is a four day celebration of winter in the Rocky Mountains. The festival returns to Vail December 12, 2019 through December 15, 2019 with four days of free concerts, a lively exposition village, after-dark parties, family-friendly specials, and resort activations. Modest Mouse performs Friday, December 13, followed by The Head and the Heart on Saturday, December 14. The concerts are free and feature a wide variety of food and beverage offerings at Ford Park. Town of Vail shuttle service will be offered from the Vail Village transportation center and Grand Hyatt Vail will provide guests shuttle service to the transportation center.

With snow falling and excitement building, now is the perfect time to book the best rates of the winter season at the Vail Residences at Cascade Village. Enjoy the comforts of home coupled with luxurious resort amenities, ski-in/ski-out resort access complimented by our world-class ski rental & valet powered by Venture Sports. Store your skis/snowboards and rental equipment directly next to the resort’s on-property chairlift and enjoy the ease of the most convenient access to Vail Mountain skiing and snowboarding.    

Celebrate the holiday season in the heart of the Rocky Mountains with Grand Tidings at the luxury Grand Hyatt Vail Dec. 20, 2019 to Jan. 5, 2021. The property will offer specialty tastings, festive champagne experiences, wine and spirits events, ice skating, holiday dinners at Gessner, New Year’s Eve celebrations, exceptional entertainment and more. Room rates start at $299 per night during the Grand Tidings holiday celebration.

As the snow falls guests can partake in the annual stocking and snowflake decorating party, choosing from an assortment of crafts and enjoying gourmet hot chocolate. Snowman building kits will be available for purchase in the market with a dedicated building space for snowmen available east of the ice rink. Or guests can choose to sit back, relax and enjoy live caroling from the Vail Valley Dicken’s Carolers.

No holiday seasons would be complete without a festive party or two. Grand Hyatt Vail will host a number of holiday parties with libations, music, s’more roasts with ice carving and champagne specialists from Moët. Visitors and locals can ring in the New Year in style with a live DJ, full charge bar featuring signature cocktails and champagne specials along with a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight in a striking setting.

Activities will be added weekly to the Grand Tidings calendar of events. For more information on Grand Hyatt Vail’s seasonal offerings, please visit www.grandhyattvail.com or 800-420-2424.