In an effort to conserve the Earth's fresh water and energy supply, Hyatt Regency O'Hare recently installed new aerators in bathroom sink faucets throughout the property. This means that the hotel will have the potential to conserve 3,334,000 gallons of fresh water annually, as well as over 7,827 therms that are used to heat the water. Compact fluorescent bulbs, which use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs, are now in all guest rooms and the Conference Meeting Center. The new bulbs save over 2,601,754 kilowatts of energy per year. The hotel has also developed an eco-friendly linen program, encouraging guests to use towels more than once in order to save natural resources. The hotel's kitchen facilities have recently set new standards to reduce their use of natural gas as well.

Hyatt Regency O'Hare now features a thriving recycling policy as part of its "Green" initiatives. 100% of the cardboard that is used at the hotel is recycled each day. Additionally, housekeeping has taken Earth-friendly measures by adopting a new line of environmentally safe housekeeping products called Ecologic. Certified by Green Seal Inc., the entire line of Ecologic products are biodegradable, sold in recycled packaging, and free from chlorine, carcinogens, harmful vapors, and other toxins that could harm people or aquatic life.

For both air purification and natural beauty, Hyatt Regency O'Hare is a botanically enhanced "Green" hotel with over 6,993 plants throughout the property. On each floor the open-air atrium is lined with lush plants, which help remove harmful pollutants from the air by acting as air filters.

"Hyatt Regency O'Hare is committed to being an industry leader in "Going Green." It is our duty to preserve natural resources and do our part to help with environmental conservation. We are dedicated to encouraging both our staff and guests to make thoughtful Earth-friendly choices on a daily basis," said Dave Jacobs, General Manager of the hotel.

About Hyatt Regency O'Hare

Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 Bryn Mar Avenue, is a world-class convention destination located in the ever-growing community of Rosemont, Illinois. Opened in 1971 with an iconic design by John Portman & Associates, the recently renovated property features 1,100 luxurious guest rooms, including 41 suites, set with elegant modern furnishings and deluxe amenities. Meeting and event spaces are abundant, totaling 110,000 square feet, and afford convenient access to the sites, scenes and business districts of downtown Chicago. Generous recreational facilities include the state-of-the-art Stay Fit Gym, while on-site dining venues include O'H American Grill, Red Bar, and Lobby Bar. The hotel's proximity includes skywalk convenience to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and five-minute access to O'Hare International Airport. For more information call 847-696-1234 or visit www.ohare.hyatt.com .

About Global Hyatt Corporation

Global Hyatt Corporation, one of the world's premier hotel companies, offers today's travelers over 735 hotels and resorts (over 136,000 rooms) in more than 44 countries. The company's affiliates own, operate, manage and franchise Hyatt branded hotels and resorts under the Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Resorts, Hyatt, Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites brands. Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc. operator of the Hyatt Vacation Club and fractional residential properties and U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc., which franchises Hawthorn Suites and Microtel Inns and Suites. From the U.S. and Canada, reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide may be obtained by calling 1-800-233-1234 or logging onto www.hyatt.com.

CONTACT: Kate Hughes and Lianne Wiker/ Lisa Arias/ Noreen Heron & Associates, Inc./ Hyatt Regency O'Hare/ (773) 477-7666/ (847) 663-4440/ khughes@heronpr.com / LArias@hyatt.com/ lwiker@heronpr.com