Hyatt Announces Appointment of Scott Mason as GM, The Driskill

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. April 12, 2013

AUSTIN, TX - April 12, 2013 - The Driskill , a recent addition to the Hyatt portfolio in Austin, Texas announces the appointment of Scott Mason as General Manager.

In his role, Mason will oversee operations for the 189-room property, located in the heart of downtown Austin. A 15-year Hyatt veteran, he arrives in Austin after most recently serving as General Manager for the AAA Four-Diamond Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. Mason also spent nearly five years as General Manager of Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, and led the Park Hyatt Chicago and the Stanhope Park Hyatt New York. He began his career with Hyatt in 1998 as Executive Housekeeper for the Grand Hyatt New York.

“I am thrilled to bring my XX years of hospitality experience and the Hyatt culture to this historic hotel,” said Mason. “I look forward to being part of the Hyatt team that further enhances The Driskill Hotel's stellar reputation and becoming a good steward of the hotel.”

Mason's appointment marks a new era for The Driskill, acquired by Hyatt on March 8, 2013. Continuing to be marketed as The Driskill under the Hyatt Hotels & Resorts umbrella, the iconic property will undergo a two-year, approximately $8 million renovation to preserve its reputation as one of the most storied hotels in Texas.

Located in the heart of downtown Austin, The Driskill offers an authentic sense of Texas hospitality, with a rich and storied history. Built in 1886 as the showplace of a wealthy cattle baron, The Driskill has served a central role in the capital city's social and political gatherings through the years, hosting inaugural balls for a number of Texas governors, and visiting Presidents.

About The Driskill
Located in downtown Austin, The Driskill is a legendary property originally built in 1886 as the showplace of cattle baron Jesse Driskill. Offering an authentic sense of turn-of-the-century grandeur and uniquely Texan luxury, The Driskill has been restored with great care to its original opulence, from the magnificent columned lobby, replete with a vintage stained-glass dome, to the classic decor of the 189 guestrooms, suites and over 18,000 square feet of event and meeting space. Within walking distance to the city's 200+ music venues, including Austin's infamous 6th Street, the property offers a variety of dining and entertainment options, including The Driskill Grill, a AAA Four-Diamond establishment featuring New American cuisine, The Driskill Bar, with live music six nights a week, and 1886 Cafe and Bakery, known for sumptuous cakes and Texas comfort cuisine. www.driskillhotel.com

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt HouseTM brand names and have locations on six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses Hyatt ResidencesTM and Hyatt Residence ClubTM. As of December 31, 2012, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 500 properties in 46 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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