Award-winning Meetings at Grand Hyatt New York
New York - July 16, 2013 - The Grand Hyatt New York, the legendary Manhattan hotel, proudly accepts the prestigious 2013 Pinnacle Award from industry leader, Successful Meetings. Readers of the publication, all of whom are meetings, events and conference professionals, voted for the Pinnacle Award winners. The 2013 Pinnacle Awards are the mark of excellence for meeting destinations, hotels and conference centers. The awarded hotels and organizations have done an outstanding job servicing their meetings, incentive travel programs, trade shows and conventions during the previous year. The 2013 Pinnacle Award marks the 18th time the Grand Hyatt New York has won this accolade.
“We are honored to receive this award from Successful Meetings,” said General Manager, Mark Pardue. “As one of New York City's most iconic and historic hotels, we have long recognized the importance of the meetings and events community. We are proud that the readers of Successful Meetings have bestowed this honor on the hotel.”
New offerings for meeting and event planners at the Grand Hyatt New York include the Be Green and Save 3% package, which provides 3% savings to organizers who ship less, print local, recycle their materials, and follow other eco-friendly steps. Meetings planners can also take advantage of the hotel's Personal Preference Dining service. This allows for the planner to choose soup, salad and desserts while their guests can select their own entree.
Fresh off a recent $130 million renovation that enhanced the entire property, the hotel's 60,000 square feet of meeting space can accommodate 10 to 1,500 guests in the more than 50 meeting rooms that are available, ranging from the prestigious Empire Ballroom to a variety of smaller, flexible venues. One of the most unexpected venues is the Museum Space, located in the heart of the hotel's soaring lobby. Set amongst two larger-than-life installations by Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa, which are reminiscent of the Moai sculptures on Easter Island, the Museum Space offers a dramatic setting for private events and meetings. The space is created by a series of screens that come down from the 24-foot ceilings to the floor, creating an intimate venue, in the middle of the hotel's lobby.
The illustrious Empire Ballroom includes an Italian marble foyer and beaded glass drapery at its entrance, and a “Champagne cloud” chandelier made from 7,000 pieces of hand-blown glass. Since its debut in 1917, the ballroom has hosted such distinguished events as John F. Kennedy's acceptance of the Democratic Party nomination for President in 1960, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 1956 speech, “Desegregation and the Future,” and Hillary and Bill Clinton's celebration of her appointment to the New York State Senate in 2000.
To learn more about Grand Hyatt New York, please visit www.newyork.grandhyatt.com or call 1-800-233-1234 or 1-212-883-1234.
About Grand Hyatt New York
With a premier location on 42nd Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, the Grand Hyatt New York lies in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Attached to the legendary Grand Central Terminal, the Grand Hyatt is just steps away from the city's best culture and attractions, including Times Square, Broadway, art, culinary experiences and world-class shopping.
The hotel has 1,306 guest rooms including 43 suites. The suites range in size from 600 to more than 3,500 square feet. The guest rooms feature the Hyatt “Grand Bed” and have large workspaces. The Grand Club provides added luxury offering elevator key access, complimentary breakfast, afternoon snacks and evening hors d'oeuvres. The Grand Hyatt New York is perfect for groups of any size. Boasting over 50 meeting rooms and 60,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel can accommodate groups from 10 to 1,500 people.
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 in 45 countries 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 Summerfield Suites™ brand names and have locations under development on five continents. Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops and operates vacation ownership properties under the Hyatt Vacation Club® brand. As of December 31, 2009, the company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 424 properties. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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