CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2013--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate
has entered into a management agreement with Lacoste & Cie S.A. for a
new Hyatt hotel in Senegal’s capital city, Dakar. Hyatt Dakar will
become the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Senegal, joining the previously
announced Park Hyatt Marrakech and Hyatt Place Taghazout in Morocco, as
well as Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Hyatt Regency Arusha in Tanzania.
“We are delighted to work with Lacoste & Cie S.A. on Hyatt Dakar, our
first hotel in Senegal. The company has a depth of expertise that
matches Hyatt’s ambition to provide an exemplary guest experience,” said
Peter Norman
, senior vice president, real estate and development, for
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. “Africa’s
hotel market remains underdeveloped, despite a growing middle class and
increased inward investment in recent years which has pushed up demand
for hotels. This creates significant opportunities for us and has
increased Hyatt’s development focus on the continent. We believe that
the Hyatt brand and the hotel’s excellent location in Dakar – one of
West Africa’s major business hubs – will have strong appeal to business
and leisure travelers visiting the region.”
Expected to open in 2016, Hyatt Dakar will offer 140 guestrooms, and
will feature two restaurants, a guest lounge and bar, as well as meeting
space and a spa. The hotel will be located in the heart of the city’s
business district, within walking distance of major international
organizations in the city, such as UNICEF and UNESCO. Additionally, the
hotel will border the popular Kermel market, which was originally built
in 1860 and is known for its striking original architecture.
“We appreciate Hyatt’s commitment to providing authentic hospitality to
its guests, and we believe Hyatt Dakar’s excellent location in the
city’s business district will deliver an exceptional hospitality
experience to guests visiting the region,” said Dr.
Mahmoud Aidibé
, Lacoste
& Cie S.A.
There are currently six Hyatt-branded hotels in Africa, including:
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Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort
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Hyatt Regency Taba Heights
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Hyatt Regency Casablanca
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Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilamanjaro
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Hyatt Regency Johannesburg
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Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort and Spa
About Hyatt
Hyatt hotels are smaller-sized properties conveniently located in
proximity to diverse business and leisure areas. Typically ranging from
150 to 350 rooms, Hyatt hotels offer guests the opportunity to
experience hospitality in a vibrant environment. Customers include
individual business and leisure travelers, and Hyatt hotels can
accommodate smaller scale business meetings and social gatherings.
About Lacoste & Cie S.A.
Lacoste & Cie S.A. is holding company founded by Dr.
Mahmoud Aidibé
. Dr.
Aidibé is the owner of the Clinique de la Madeleine, located in the
center of Dakar. It is the largest private hospital in West Africa
specializing in general surgery, gynecology and orthopedics. In
addition, Dr. Aidibé is also owner of one the largest office supplies
companies in Senegal.
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 House® 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
June 30, 2013, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 524
properties in 46 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Siân Martin
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sian.martin@hyatt.com
or
Malene
Rydahl
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