Dubai, UAE, March 7, 2016

Hyatt Regency Dubai, an iconic five star hotel in Dubai, is delighted to welcome a new General Manager to the hotel, Mr. Stéphane Blanc.

Mr. Blanc joins Hyatt Regency Dubai from a long career with Starwood, where he last held the position of Deputy General Manager at the Le Méridien Dubai hotel, before opening his own Food & Beverage consulting company in Thailand.

Originally from the French part of Switzerland, Mr. Blanc started his career in the culinary field, and held several senior chef roles in Dubai, Bangkok, Jakarta and Bali, before moving into Food & Beverage operations with Moevenpick Hotels in Asia. In 2000, He

joined the Le Méridien in Dubai, where he held the positions of Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Assistant Manager, and subsequently from 2011 to 2015 his

previous role of Deputy General Manager.

 "I am very excited to join Hyatt, and in particular the team at Hyatt Regency Dubai - an iconic Dubai hotel that I have always admired" said Mr. Blanc about his new role.

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About Hyatt Regency Dubai
Hyatt Regency Dubai, an iconic hotel located on the Deira Corniche, features 421 spacious guestrooms and suites with sea views. The hotel has recently unveiled newly remodeled 3000 sq. m. of sophisticated Meetings & Events space including its magnificent Crystal Ballroom.  Additionally, 'Al Markaz' a high-end business enclave has been introduced for hosting business and social events. The property offers award-winning restaurants in Dubai, including Al Dawaar, Dubai's only revolving restaurant, Miyako (Japanese), Shahrzad (Iranian) and The Kitchen (International). Bars and Lounges in the hotel include Hibiki, karaoke lounge; Carpenter's Bar, pub-style bar; and 'The Bar', a stylish lounge bar.  Laylati, an authentic Emirati Kitchen caters delectable Emirati cuisine to events within as well as outside the hotel. Hyatt Regency Dubai proposes extensive leisure facilities; these include Club Olympus Spa & Fitness, offering a gym, an aerobics studio, an outdoor swimming pool, three tennis courts, as well as an ice rink and a nine-hole pitch and putt golf course. For more information, please visit www.dubai.regency.hyatt.com

About Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency hotels are conveniently located in urban, suburban, airport, convention and resort destinations around the world. Properties range in size from 200 to more than 2,000 rooms, feature intimate and large meeting spaces, and offer a full range of services and dining options tailored to serve the needs of conventions, business travelers or resort vacationers. Hyatt Regency enables all guests - whether they are traveling to work, unwind or gather in celebration - to feel productive and revitalized. For more information and reservations, visit www.hyatt.com

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