Hyatt Regency Sofia will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in
Bulgaria’s capital city
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate
has entered into an agreement with Terra Tour Service EOOD for a Hyatt
Regency hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Hyatt Regency Sofia will mark the
first Hyatt-branded hotel in Bulgaria, and will add to Hyatt’s growing
footprint in Europe.
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Expected to open in 2018, Hyatt Regency Sofia will be located in the heart of the Bulgarian capital on Vasil Levski Square (Photo Credit: Terra Tour Service EOOD)
“We look forward to collaborating with the team at Terra Tour Service to
open the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Bulgaria,” said Peter Norman,
senior vice president, acquisitions and development – Europe, Africa,
and Middle East for Hyatt. “Hyatt Regency Sofia will be designed to
foster connections and serve as a dynamic, energizing place where guests
can collaborate, share and find inspiration. We are confident that the
globally recognized Hyatt Regency brand will resonate with the growing
base of business and leisure travelers visiting the country."
Hyatt Regency Sofia will be ideally located in the heart of the
Bulgarian capital on Vasil Levski Square. Guests will be a short walking
distance from the National Assembly, which houses the country’s
parliament, as well as many of Bulgaria’s cultural institutions and
tourist attractions, including the Monument to Vasil Levski, Cathedral
Saint Alexandar Nevski, National Academy of Arts, SS. Cyril and
Methodius National Library, and Sofia University.
“We look forward to welcoming guests to Hyatt Regency Sofia, where they
will find the Hyatt Regency brand’s authentic service, culinary
experiences and superb meetings and events facilities,” said Lachezar
Todorov, chief executive officer, Terra Tour Service. “This is our first
project with Hyatt, and with the combination of the strong Hyatt Regency
brand experience and the hotel’s excellent facilities, we believe Hyatt
Regency Sofia will have a great appeal to those visiting the country.”
Expected to open in 2018, Hyatt Regency Sofia will deliver on the
contemporary expectations of guests and meeting planners. The 190-room
hotel will feature three restaurants, which will build off the Hyatt
Regency brand’s history of culinary excellence, as well as a rooftop bar
with unrivalled views of the city. The hotel will serve as the perfect
venue for a variety of events such as weddings, social banquets,
exhibitions, meetings, and conferences, offering more than 12,900 square
feet (1,200 square meters) of flexible meeting and event facilities.
Additionally, the hotel will offer a fitness center and spa.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
ABOUT HYATT REGENCY
The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on connecting travelers to who and
what matters most to them. More than 160 conveniently located Hyatt
Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world
serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient
business meetings to memorable family vacations. The brand offers a
one-stop experience that puts everything guests need right at their
fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of
services and amenities, including notable culinary experiences;
technology-enabled ways to collaborate; the space to work, engage or
relax; and expert planners who can take care of every detail. For more
information visit www.hyattregency.com.
ABOUT TERRA TOUR SERVICE
Terra Tour Service is a limited liability company established in 1992.
Terra Tour Service owns and operates a range of tourism businesses.
These include three RIU-branded resorts, a golf course, a multi-purpose
sports complex, and hunting lodges.
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leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 12 premier brands
and 652 properties in 53 countries, as of March 31, 2016. 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 create value
for shareholders, build relationships with guests and attract the best
colleagues in the industry. 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®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®,
Andaz®, Hyatt Centric™, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt™, Hyatt Place®,
Hyatt House®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™ and Hyatt
Residence Club® brand names and have locations on six
continents. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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