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RIYADH (26 JANUARY 2022) – Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has launched a new luxury well-being sanctuary for women called Sokoun Spa and Fitness Center for its in-house guests and visitors, in addition to their existing male spa and fitness center.

Sokoun Spa for women consists of premium wellness facilities to help women relax, rejuvenate and escape from the hectic city lifestyle.  The spa consists of a medical jacuzzi, a stunning ice fountain, a dry sauna, a wet sauna, an experience shower, a relaxing lounge and an exclusive members’ lounge.  The five-star spa offers exotic and traditional facials and body treatments, focused on enhancing one’s natural beauty.  Some treatments that assure stress relief and focus on mental and physical well-being are the Muscle Melt and Total Renewal.  Sokoun also offers traditional treatments like the Hawaiin Lomi Lomi, classic Swedish massage, and Moroccan and Rhassoul Hammam.  For women who want to feel a little more luxurious and pampered, the spa also offers a gold and caviar body treatment, perfect for a special occasion.

Sokoun Fitness Center for women, open from 6:00 AM till midnight, features the latest equipment for health and recreation, from cardiovascular exercise machines to strength-training equipment.  The gym offers flexible membership packages to suit your needs.  It also consists of a team of certified, professional personal trainers who specialize in specific areas including weight loss, sports performance, endurance, body toning and bodybuilding.  Their varied backgrounds and experience guide and motivate guests to enjoy a fun and healthy lifestyle.  The personal trainers are accessible to all guests, members and non-members alike.

Furthermore, they also offer salon services, complete from hairstyling to manicure and pedicures to pamper their guests.

Reda El Hadidy, Manager of Sokoun Spa and Fitness Center, said: “In order to enhance the quality of life by ensuring overall well-being, both mental and physical, in line with the hotel's effort toward achieving Saudi Vision 2030, we have developed our facilities to enhance and expand our wellness offerings to meet the growing recreational needs of female guests in today's buzzing work lifestyle.”

For more information on timings, treatments and membership, please visit hyatt.com/en-US/spas/Sokoun-Spa/home .

RIYADH (JANUARY 18, 2022) – Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has launched a new Spanish restaurant called Azure. The menu is mainly comprised of exquisite, heartwarming and traditionally-inspired Southern Spanish cuisine, mainly focused on premium seafood prepared using Spanish spices and recipes, creating the ideal venue for locals and guests looking to enjoy a culturally rich journey through Spain.

The restaurant’s culinary team, led by newly recruited Spanish Chef Ramon Cantos, created the menu whilst being inspired by Southern Spanish culture and tradition of Chef Ramon’s home country. He curated the à la carte menu using the best Saudi and Spanish ingredients; it features rice specialties like seafood paella, slow-cooked octopus, grilled tomahawk and a colorful and tantalizing fiesta of tapas. The desserts, like rice pudding, torrijas and churros, are original recipes handed down from Chef Ramon’s grandmother, giving Azure a home-style touch.

The restaurant's ambience is inspired by the tropical weather and hues of the Southern coast of Spain, and the décor closely resembles an authentic Spanish dining experience at a seaside restaurant.
Ramon Cantos, Chef de Cuisine at Azure, said: “We created Azure to allow diners in the city to indulge in a home-style Spanish experience that is inspired by generations-old recipes. Alongside the perfectly paired signature mocktails and drinks, the culturally-rich menu is a testament to our commitment to deliver a memorable culinary journey de España.”

About Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya opened its doors to guests in January 2017. The hotel offers 257 spacious guestrooms, including 37 suites, spread across 28 floors. All guestrooms and suites feature panoramic views of the vibrant city of Riyadh. Conveniently located on Olaya Street and King Fahad Road, a growing financial district in Riyadh, and in close proximity to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) and the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Hyatt Regency is a business and leisure brand that offers the business traveler convenience in location, modern technology to ensure that they are always connected to what matters to them most, as well as well-equipped meeting facilities and authentic restaurants in a stylish and comfortable environment. In 2021, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has won the award for the Leading Business Hotel in Saudi Arabia by World Travel Awards and the Best Luxury Business Hotel in the Middle East by World Luxury Hotel Awards. Hyatt’s strategy is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which focuses on stimulating tourism and boosting the Kingdom’s economy. The current Hyatt portfolio in the country comprises Park Hyatt Jeddah, Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania, and Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street. For more information, please visit riyadholaya.regency.hyatt.com. Follow @HyattRegencyRiyadhOlaya on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattRegencyRiyadhOlaya

About Hyatt Regency hotels
The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on making travel free from stress and filled with success. More than 220 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in more than 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient personalized, high-touch business meetings to energizing family vacations. The brand offers stress-free environments for seamless gatherings and empathetic service that anticipates guests’ needs. Designed for productivity and peace of mind, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; and expert meeting and event planners who can take care of every detail. For more information, please visit hyattregency.com. Follow @HyattRegency on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattRegency.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of September 30, 2021, Hyatt’s portfolio included more than 1,000 hotel and all-inclusive properties in 69 countries across six continents, and the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group added 96 properties in 10 countries as of November 1, 2021. Hyatt’s offerings include the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt™, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brands, as well as resort and hotel brands under the AMR™ Collection, including Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Breathless® Resorts & Spas, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Alua® Hotels & Resorts, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas. Hyatt’s subsidiaries operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar DMC destination management services, and the Trisept Solutions® travel technology platform. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
 

Mark your calendars & experience the best In EDM, House, Minimal, Techno and More - from Dec 16 till Dec 19. MDLBEAST Brings You Soundstorm, a multi-genre music festival In Riyadh. Region's Biggest Festival. Based in the Middle East. Rooted in Music Culture. Experiences & Content.

“SOUNDSTORM 21 will bring together 200+ artists that tailor to the taste of all festivalgoers attending,” said Talal Albahiti, COO and head of talent booking and events at MDLBEAST. “Announcing this exceptional line-up of Arab pop stars is an exciting moment for fans who are keen to experience this unique blend provided by electronic dance music global headliners with the Arab world’s most popular artists.”

MDLBEAST is an entertainment company rooted in music culture. Anchored in the Middle East and shared globally; we showcase local, regional and international talent through immersive experiences and content. 

Read more at: https://www.arabnews.com/node/1982416/lifestyle

Refuel at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya during this exciting weekend! Book your stay today. 

Riyadh, KSA (October, 2021) — Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, the first Hyatt hotel in the capital of KSA, has received four esteemed titles awarded by the renowed World Luxury Hotel Awards and World Travel Awards, which recognize hotels for their world-class service excellence. The hotel was named Saudi Arabia’s Leading Business Hotel 2021 by the travel and business industry's most prestigious award program, the World Travel Awards, for the third consecutive year. It was also recognized as the The Best Luxury Business Hotel in the Middle East by the World Luxury Hotel Awards.

The hotel also received awards for its spa and restaurant; Sokoun Spa and Fitness Center won the title of Luxury City Hotel Spa (global winner) and the all-day American diner, 56th Avenue Diner, was named the best Luxury Grill (global winner) by the World Luxury Hotel Awards.
Both the World Luxury Hotel Awards and the World Travel Awards take place every year, and winners are selected based on country-wide nominations, as well as continental and global nominations. The winners are selected through online public voting.

“We are very happy to have been named Saudi Arabia's Leading Business Hotel 2021 by the World Travel Awards and The Best Luxury Business Hotel in the Middle East by the World Luxury Hotel Awards for the third consecutive year,” said General Manager Walid El Awadly. “This would not have been possible without your constant support and love; thank you for your votes. We will continue working through Vision2030 to provide services on the international standards for all our guests and the visitors of Riyadh city.”
 

RIYADH: The 5th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), Saudi Arabia’s flagship financial forum, will take place from Oct. 25th to 28th, Richard Attias, CEO of organizing body the FII Institute, confirmed.
“Yes, FII fifth edition will happen, in Inshallah, in October, it will be a full week 25,26,27,28 of October so save the date,” Attias said in a press conference in Riyadh ahead of the event, which starts today.

“We hope that the global health situation in the world will allow us to go back to thousands of delegates and friends who will come in person in Riyadh,” he added.

While the January 2021 event took place as a hybrid between live speakers in Riyadh and those attending virtually from hubs in New York, Paris, Beijing, and Mumbai, Attias stressed the importance of people gathering in person for the October conference, if conditions allow.

This year the fourth edition of FII is taking place in January after being postponed due to the pandemic. Adhering to strict health measures, hundreds of attendees and tens of speakers are physically attending the conference while hundreds of others are joining virtually.
The FII, which has become a fixture in the global investment calendar in the short time since its launch in 2017, has evolved from just an annual gathering to become a hub for building relationships.

In 2017, the participants were mainly from the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. Today they come from Japan, China, India, and Russia and are all united in a spirit of collaboration.

The FII in its third session in 2019 brought together more than 250 ministers, CEOs, and industry experts to address issues ranging from sustainable development to the challenges in building an inclusive workplace.

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya donates up to 22.5 liters of blood to the local community hospital

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (August 2021) – As a part of their Global Month of Community Service in Riyadh, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, with the help of their employees and guests, successfully donated up to 22.5 liters (50 bottles) of blood to Riyadh’s local hospital, King Saud University Hospital.
Caring for the community is core to Hyatt’s purpose. Every year, Hyatt hotels around the world come together to make a positive impact in the community where they thrive. This year, the Global Month of Service was focused on planning volunteer activities that are virtual and “in-person, COVID-19 safe” opportunities. During the blood donation drive, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya’s colleagues donated their time and blood to contribute to the issue that is most important in their community.
“As part of our constant support for the community, this year our colleagues and guests have donated 50 bottles of blood to King Saud University Hospital. The process of blood donation has become complicated due to the COVID-19 crisis, and through this activity, we aim to help the local community during their time of dire need,” said Walid El Awadly. He continued: “2021 marks Hyatt’s 10th year of Global Month of Community Service, and we decided to extend our care into the local Saudi community by extending volunteer opportunities to our loyal hotel guests and World of Hyatt members!”
In previous years, as part of their community service activity and in-line with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has partnered with The Saudi Society for Life Sciences at King Saud University which launched the Green Belt initiative and helped plant 200 trees in Riyadh. The property also partnered with Khiyrat Hefz-Al-Namah to contribute to the community by conserving and distributing food amongst the needy, and by donating to the ill children at the pediatric care unit of King Fahad Medical City.
About Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya opened its doors to guests in January 2017. The hotel offers 257 spacious guestrooms including 39 suites, spread across 28 floors. All guestrooms and suites feature panoramic views of the vibrant city of Riyadh. Conveniently located at Olaya Street and King Fahad Road − a growing financial district in Riyadh − and in close proximity to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) and the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Hyatt Regency is a business and leisure brand that offers the business traveler convenience in location, modern technology to ensure that they are always connected to what matters most to them, well-equipped meeting facilities and authentic restaurants in a stylish and comfortable environment. In September 2020, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya became the first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the first hotels in Middle East to be accredited by Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™. GBAC is the gold standard for prepared facilities, and the accreditation further enhances the operational guidance and resources around colleague and guest safety and peace of mind that is paramount at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. Hyatt’s strategy is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which focuses on stimulating tourism and boosting the Kingdom’s economy.

About Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on making travel free from stress and filled with success. More than 200 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in more than 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient personalized, high-touch business meetings to energizing family vacations. The brand offers stress-free environments for seamless gatherings and empathetic service that anticipates guests’ needs. Designed for productivity and peace of mind, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; and expert meeting and event planners who can take care of every detail. For more information, please visit hyattregency.com. Follow @HyattRegency on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattRegency.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company offering 20 premier brands. As of March 31, 2021, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,000 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 68 countries across six continents. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company's subsidiaries operate, manage, franchise, own, lease, develop, license, or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt™, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, tommie™, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
 

The trendy 56^th Avenue Diner is dressed up for the US National Day celebratory week

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (June 2021) – With the American National Day around the corner, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya’s very own American diner, 56^th Avenue Diner, is getting ready in red, white, and blue to celebrate this festive occasion in the heart of Riyadh.

TripAdvisor’s top two best American restaurant in the city, 56^th Avenue Diner, is celebrating the U.S. National Day starting from July 01 till July 10, 2021. Throughout the week, they are hosting a feast of American flavors, featuring the best cuts of succulent American steaks, and live stations highlighting the iconic dishes from across the vibrant 50 states, curated by their dynamic culinary team of experts led by their new Executive Chef, Stephan Matz.

To commemorate this festive moment, they will showcase a special food highlight every day of the week through their extravagant and premium American buffet and the weekends will enjoy live American music. Below is their schedule:

• Thursday (July 01 and 08): Seriously Seafood
• Friday (July 02 and 09): Made in USA
• Saturday (July 03 and 10): Ladies’ Night
• Sunday (July 04): Caveman Steaks
• Monday (July 05): Mad Bucket Mondays
• Tuesday (July 06): Taco Tuesdays
• Wednesday (July 07): Friends’ Wednesday

“During the US National Day special week, we are treating our loyal guests with upscale, high quality, and only the finest American favorites with a large array of options for them to choose from, guaranteed that they won’t leave 56^th Avenue Diner feeling hungry. From our truly delicious and fresh dinner to the extremely decadent American home-made desserts, our guests will leave dreaming of the food. My only advise to our guests is to come with a big appetite and eat your heart out,” said Stephan. “It is also notable that the food will be prepared by our talented, young Saudi chefs. The Vision 2030 has witnessed a great growth in these artistic and skillful young Saudis who are working hard and learning at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya to achieve their dream career.”

For reservation or more information, call +966 11 288 1234 or visit HyattRestaurants.com

About Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya opened its doors to guests in January 2017. The hotel offers 257 spacious guestrooms including 39 suites, spread across 28 floors. All guestrooms and suites feature panoramic views of the vibrant city of Riyadh. Conveniently located at Olaya Street and King Fahad Road − a growing financial district in Riyadh − and in close proximity to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) and the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Hyatt Regency is a business and leisure brand that offers the business traveler convenience in location, modern technology to ensure that they are always connected to what matters most to them, well-equipped meeting facilities and authentic restaurants in a stylish and comfortable environment. In September 2020, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya became the first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the first hotels in Middle East to be accredited by Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™. GBAC is the gold standard for prepared facilities, and the accreditation further enhances the operational guidance and resources around colleague and guest safety and peace of mind that is paramount at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. Hyatt’s strategy is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which focuses on stimulating tourism and boosting the Kingdom’s economy.

About Hyatt Regency

The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on making travel free from stress and filled with success. More than 200 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in more than 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient personalized, high-touch business meetings to energizing family vacations. The brand offers stress-free environments for seamless gatherings and empathetic service that anticipates guests’ needs. Designed for productivity and peace of mind, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; and expert meeting and event planners who can take care of every detail. For more information, please visit hyattregency.com. Follow @HyattRegency on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattRegency.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company offering 20 premier brands. As of March 31, 2021, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,000 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 68 countries across six continents. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company's subsidiaries operate, manage, franchise, own, lease, develop, license, or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt™, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, tommie™, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

We in Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya hotel would like to thank all our guest and customer for their trust, support and your great reviews. Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has won 2021 Travelers’ Choice Award.

Travelers’ Choice winners are now honored as Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best, representing the most exceptional, highest-rated properties around the world. These businesses are among the top 1% of all listings on Tripadvisor.

Stephan Matz is a seasoned hotelier from Germany, with 23 years of experience in the hospitality industry. In his new role as Executive Chef, Stephan will be taking over the culinary operations of Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya.

Stephan began his career in 1998 as an apprentice at the legendary Grand Hyatt Berlin, Germany. During his journey with Hyatt, his creativity, talent, hard work and achievements were instantly recognized, and in 2012 he was promoted to the position of Executive Chef at the landmark of east Africa, Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, the Kilimanjaro. He managed the daily operations in three restaurants, banquets and in-room dining of the luxurious 180-room property. In addition to Hyatt, he gained vast experience working with various hospitality brands across countries such as, United States of America, Germany, Spain, Tanzania, Turkey, Oman and Egypt. In his recent role as Executive Chef at Steigenberger Al Dau Hotels, he led the culinary operations of two properties that consisted of a massive 720-room luxury hotel and a luxury boutique property, alongside ten restaurants, the Gourmet Market, bars, a nightclub, and an aquapark. He was responsible for developing the culinary experience, hygiene protocols and menu engineering of their in-room dining and restaurants, all in collaboration with the business development team, while leading his team of 100 chefs and 60 stewards. In February 2021, he decided to return to Hyatt as Executive Chef of Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya.

“Riyadh is a vibrant and fast-paced market, open to experimentation, where the locals warmly welcome creative new trends. My arrival in the local market coincides with the city’s unprecedented time of growth and opportunity,” said Stephan. “After learning about Vision 2030, witnessing the iconic Riyadh Season and observing the development process that Riyadh, and Saudi Arabia as a whole, is undergoing, I believe my creativity and passion for whipping up innovation via food will introduce the locals to a whole different world of culinary experience which happens to be critical for success in the local market. Hyatt is well known as a F&B industry leader and innovator and Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya already has a strong reputation in the local F&B market. I look forward to exploring the vast potential of the property along with my team in the coming months.”  

The opening marks the first Grand Hyatt branded hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

CHICAGO (January 17, 2021) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Kingdom. The 368-room luxury hotel including 54 residential units is situated in the commercial and retail heart of Al Khobar with a connecting bridge to Al Rashid Mall. Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences is the sixth Hyatt-branded hotel in Saudi Arabia, and the fifth hotel under the Grand Hyatt brand in the Middle East, making it an important milestone in Hyatt’s growth strategy in the region. Reflecting a bold and vibrant design, the hotel offers an ideal destination for both business and leisure guests to celebrate moments that matter, both big and small.

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the world, Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences realizes the government’s Vision 2030, which strives to attract international travelers into the region. Located in the city’s business and leisure hub and alongside the seaside Corniche boulevard, the property brings grand gestures and elevated, luxury accommodations.

“We are thrilled to open the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Saudi Arabia and we look forward to welcoming guests seeking magnificent moments from this iconic destination,” said Nizar Weshah, general manager at Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences. “Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences celebrates these moments and exceeds guest expectations by delivering iconic cuisine, breathtaking design and unparalleled service.”

The hotel will open in phases, beginning today with 120 guestrooms and 20 residences. Highlights of this first phase include the opening of the all-day dining facilities, the lobby lounge, banquet halls, fitness center and Spa. The remaining guestrooms as well as the restaurants Rosalie and Sakana House are expected to open in a second phase in February 2021. The third and final phase will see the opening of the remaining residences, slated for March 2021.

Guestrooms

Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences features 368 contemporary guest rooms, including 45 spacious suites and 54 residences, with ample daylight, bespoke premier interiors and mesmerizing views across the city. Guests can enjoy the comforts of home, including a flat-screen TV, complimentary high-speed internet access, a work desk, a Hyatt Grand Bed and elegant bathrooms. All suites include exclusive access to the Grand Club Lounge, which provides a refined and relaxing ambiance with personal services and culinary highlights throughout the day. Further, guests looking for more space are invited to do so in the 1,485 square feet (138 square meter) Diplomat Suite, featuring a separate living room, dining area and kitchenette.

Dining

Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences invites guests to discover impressive restaurants featuring a choice of captivating Arabian, European and Asian infused dining concepts. From authentically depicted settings, striking decor with eye-catching art pieces, to theatrical experiences delivered through open kitchen displays, Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences boasts a variety of different dining outlets.

• Asmahan, the hotel’s signature restaurant offering traditional Levantine cuisine with added flair and locally sourced ingredients, showcases the best regional flavors and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Rosalie, a luxuriously stylish French patisserie delighting diners with intricate selections of freshly baked bread, croissants and cakes, along with a glorious choice of sandwiches, coffees and teas, is available for dine-in and takeaway. Located next to the mall entrance, the venue is the perfect post-shopping-spree destination.
• Sakana House, an artisanal steak and seafood restaurant influenced by Pan Asian culinary tradition, features tantalizing flavors from across the region.
• Grandeur, surrounded by stately architecture and art pieces, is the lobby lounge and serves as a 24-hour hub for movers and shakers to enjoy a business meeting or casual gathering, offering a selection of light meals and beverages including freshly brewed rich Arabic coffee, teas and the taste of local dates.

Meetings

The striking architecture and design of Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences sets the perfect scene for extraordinary meetings, events, conferences and weddings illuminated by natural daylight on 25,000 square feet (2,300 square meter) of event space. The Grand Ballroom, with more than 11,000 square feet (1,050 square meter) of space, is one of the largest and most remarkable in the city with a capacity for up to 1,400 guests. A team of talented event planners and catering services are available to assist with every bespoke occasion.

Wellbeing

Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences features Nirvana Spa, a premier fitness and wellness destination for personalized facials, massage and body treatments, offering a luxurious and relaxed setting with six treatment rooms for women and four for men. Nirvana Spa is also a fully equipped fitness center complete with the latest weights and cardio equipment, as well as complimentary infused water, fruits and cold towels. The space offers an exhilarating dip in two separate lap pools featuring mood lights, relaxation beds and a snack bar. Additionally, guests can unwind in the whirlpool bath, sauna, steam room and Moroccan bath. A squash court is also available.

Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences will join an existing portfolio of five hotels in Saudi Arabia including Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club and Spa, Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania, and Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street.

Guided by its purpose of care, Hyatt’s multi-layered Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment further enhances its operational guidance and resources around colleague and guest safety and peace of mind. More information on Hyatt’s commitment can be found here: hyatt.com/care-and-cleanliness.

For more information about the property, please visit www.grandhyattalkhobar.com

World of Hyatt Gives Members 500 Reasons to Stay Somewhere New

To provide World of Hyatt members even more ways to be rewarded, World of Hyatt is offering members the opportunity to earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences through April 30, 2021, as part of World of Hyatt’s new hotel member offer.

Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at worldofhyatt.com/newhotelbonus. No registration is required and members can earn on top of other offers.

About Grand Hyatt

Around the world, Grand Hyatt hotels bring travel dreams to life by celebrating the iconic in small details and magnificent moments. Located at the crossroads of local culture and global business within major gateway cities and resort destinations, each Grand Hyatt hotel is uniquely designed to be a captivating destination within a destination. Grand Hyatt hotels deliver welcoming and elevated service, first-class accommodations and an abundance of options within a multicultural backdrop of dramatic architecture and bold and vibrant design. Grand Hyatt properties boast inventive restaurants, luxury spas, fitness centers, and business and meeting facilities. For additional information or to make a reservation, please visit grandhyatt.com. Follow @GrandHyatt on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #GrandHyatt.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company offering 20 premier brands. As of September 30, 2020, the Company's portfolio included more than 950 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 67 countries across six continents. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®,Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, Joie de Vivre®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, tommie™, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya becomes the first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Global Biorisk Advisory Council accreditation

Riyadh, KSA (October, 2020) – Guided by its purpose of care and experience delivering world-class hospitality, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya became the first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the first hotels in Middle East to be accredited by Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ in September 2020. GBAC is the gold standard for prepared facilities, and the accreditation further enhances the operational guidance and resources around colleague and guest safety and peace of mind that is paramount  at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. The accreditation builds on the Hyatt brand’s existing rigorous protocols, colleague training, support resources and a cross-functional working group of medical experts and industry professionals that contribute to various aspects of the hotel experience. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facility.

“The world as we knew it has been changed by COVID-19, and when our guests are aready to travel again, we want to ensure them that they can feel confident that each aspect of our commitment is designed with their safety in mind, and that we’re putting their well-being first,” said Walid El Awadly, General Manager. “To do this, we must critically examine the hotel experience from every vantage point and think about what matters the most from our guests’ point of view – from rooms and lobby to spa and dining – bringing in the latest research, technology and innovations to make that happen. The GBAC accreditation is an important hygiene and cleanliness milestone, marking our purpose to care for people so they can be their best – always.”

Global Biorisk Advisory Council – Cleanliness Accreditation

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya remains committed to providing a safe and clean environment and upholding the highest standards of cleanliness for colleagues and guests. The hotel received its GBAC STAR^TM accreditation through a performance-based cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention program that focuses on establishing that the hotel environment is sanitary, safe and healthy.

Composed of international leaders in the field of microbial-pathogenic threat analysis, mitigation, response, and recovery, the GBAC provides training, guidance, accreditation, certification, crisis management assistance, and leadership to government, commercial and private entities looking to mitigate, quickly address, and / or recover from biological threats and real-time crises. As the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation, GBAC STAR™ helps organizations establish protocols and procedures, offers expert-led training and assesses a facility’s readiness for biorisk situations. The program verifies that Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya implements best practices to prepare for, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics.

“GBAC STAR accreditation empowers facility owners and managers to assure workers, customers and key stakeholders that they have proven systems in place to maintain clean and healthy environments,” said GBAC Executive Director Patricia Olinger. “By taking this important step to pursue GBAC STAR, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has received third-party validation that it follows strict protocols for biorisk situations, thereby demonstrating its preparedness and commitment to operating safely,” she continued. Furthermore, the hotel intends to complement this accreditation with regular internal and third-party auditing.

Hotel-Level Sanitization Specialists

Well-being is at the heart of Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya and is the core to advancing guest and colleague care. In response to COVID-19, the hotel continues to develop new work procedures and mandatory training in an effort to ensure safety for its guests and colleagues. Daily colleague surveys were introduced to measure colleague comfort, the hotel’s cleanliness, working order and customer service, enabling hotel leaders to address opportunities, make adjustments as necessary and meet guests’ and colleagues’ needs in real-time.

Furthermore, as part of the Hyatt Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has assigned a Hygiene Manager responsible for adhering to new operational guidance and protocols, some of which include:

Colleague certification, training and recertification processes for hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with the GBAC accreditation

Increased cleaning frequency with hospital-grade disinfectants on all high-touch surfaces, guestrooms and shared spaces  

Implementation of enhanced food safety and hygiene protocols for restaurants, room service and group meetings and events

Prominently placed contactless temperature check points and hand sanitizer stations throughout hotel’s public and employee areas and entrances

Purification and sanitization device installation in an effort to ensure enhanced air quality

Enhanced contactless services at check-in, during the stay, and at check-out

Required protective masks and other equipment for guests and hotel colleagues

Implemented social-distancing guidelines in public areas throughout the hotel

For more information about the Hyatt brand's Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment, please visit www.hyatt.com/info/global-care-and-cleanliness-commitment.

About Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya opened its doors to guests in January 2017. The hotel offers 261 spacious guestrooms, including 40 suites, spread across 28 floors. All guestrooms and suites feature panoramic views of the vibrant city of Riyadh. Conveniently located on Olaya Street and King Fahad Road, a growing financial district in Riyadh, and in close proximity to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) and the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Hyatt Regency is a business and leisure brand that offers the business traveler convenience in location, modern technology to ensure that they are always connected to what matters to them most, as well as well-equipped meeting facilities and authentic restaurants in a stylish and comfortable environment. In 2019, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has won the award for the Leading Business Hotel in Saudi Arabia by World Travel Awards and World Luxury Hotel Awards. Hyatt’s strategy is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which focuses on stimulating tourism and boosting the Kingdom’s economy. The current Hyatt portfolio in the country comprises Park Hyatt Jeddah, Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania, and Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street. For more information, please visit riyadholaya.regency.hyatt.com. Follow @HyattRegencyRiyadhOlaya on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattRegencyRiyadhOlaya

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation  

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 20 premier brands. As of December 31, 2019, the Company's portfolio included more than 900 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 65 countries across six continents. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, vacation ownership properties, and fitness and spa locations, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, Joie de Vivre®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, tommie™, Hyatt Residence Club® and Exhale® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

About GBAC, a Division of ISSA

Composed of international leaders in the field of microbial-pathogenic threat analysis, mitigation, response, and recovery, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, provides training, guidance, accreditation, certification, crisis management assistance, and leadership to government, commercial and private entities looking to mitigate, quickly address, and/or recover from biological threats and real-time crises. The organization’s services include biorisk management program assessment and training, Forensic Restoration® response and remediation, the GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation program, training and certification of individuals, and consulting for building owners and facility managers. For more information, visit www.gbac.org.

About ISSA 

With more than 9,300 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Mainz, Germany; Whitby, Canada; Parramatta, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800. 

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